Something Different from B. Michaels
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If you are looking for one of B. Michaels' formulaic gothic romance novels, skip this. If you are a little more opened minded, or a fan of classic "true" ghost stories, give it a try. The book sets forward the facts of, and offers explanations to, two classic ghost stories, the well known Bell Witch, and a lesser known poltergeist tale. My only wish would have been that the second tale had been handled in the same manner as the first.
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Ignore the other comments you've read.
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Reviews of this book by long-time fans have been extremely negative. As nearly as I can figure, these criticisms boil down to disappointment in getting something different. These readers want a modern gothic romance, with a mildly neurotic heroine, and two attractive male protagonists. This book is different, and fresh, and more than a little frightening in spots. I read it in 2 nights, and enjoyed it very much. My only criticism is that story number 2 ends a little weakly.
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Is this Barbara Michaels?
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I have read all of Barbara Michael's books, and all I can say is what happened? After she has written so many excellent books I don't intend to give up on her, but I really hope her next book is nothing like this one.
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Horribly disappointing
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I have read all the Barbara Michaels-Elizabeth Peters books, most of them several times. Also I live within ten miles of Adams, Tennessee, where the Bell Witch hauntings took place. Needless to say, I was excited when I heard the subject of her latest book. After reading it, I tend to wonder if she even wrote it, it was so bad. I'd rather believe that than believe she wrote something this awful. I'll buy her next one, but I'll pick it up and examine it first instead of grabbing it ecstatically off the shelf.
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If I could have clicked 0 stars on this one, I would have.
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I am a devoted fan of Barbara Michaels and have read and enjoyed every book she has ever written. I bought this book based on her name alone which I am sure the publishers were banking on because it turned out to be a sore disappointment. You can be sure that I will no longer just buy her next book but will check it to be sure it is worth my time. Shame on the publishers and Barbara Michaels for pulling a fast one over on us, her fans.
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