Jacquelyn Mitchard - The Deep End of the Ocean: A Novel

pros: Good premise to book, realistic emotional reactions

cons: There was little to the plot, little to the story

Deep End of the Ocean Tries Too Hard to be So Deep

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pros: Mostly gripping and very honest until...

cons: Could not finish reading it ? it was so bogus

Was NOT off the deep end for "Deep End of the Ocean"

I was in there, from the beginning, thinking this book was great swinging in the hammock on the ba... See Full Review

pros: Brutal honesty of a 11 year old incident.

cons: Not for anyone that fear losing a son.

Fear

A 3 year old son is missing. Every mother worst fear. It was hope that fingerprinting would help fin... See Full Review

pros: Smoothly written, interesting plot twists

cons: Lack of depth in characters

This one left me with a sinking feeling!

This was an easy novel to read through. The words are fairly well put together. The plot flows. I... See Full Review

pros: Realistic; draws you into the emotions one might have after losing a child

cons: Slow at some points, could have been a bit shorter with the same message

A heart-wrenching, realistic story

When I was little I used to wonder what might happen if I or one of my sisters were kidnapped. How w... See Full Review

pros: Great storytelling, multiple perspectives add edge

cons: Drags in the middle, too much self-pity for Beth.

The "Deep" End of Kidnapping

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pros: A book that keeps you entertained! It leaves you wanting to read more every time you put it down.

cons: I wanted to know more about what happened to their son.

It kept me awake

I loved this book. I absolutely could not keep my nose out of it. It was the second book that I read... See Full Review

pros: exceptionally life-like

cons: extremely frightening to a parent

Pray to Never Go This Deep

I believe every parent's silent prayer is to never be made to visit the deep end of the ocean, like... See Full Review

pros: If you can get through the middle you'll be glad you made the effort.

cons: Can be a bit tedious.

A Disturbing Tale

The Deep End of the Ocean is a disturbing tale about a class reunion, a kidnapped child and a famili... See Full Review

pros: Great writing

cons: kinda long, but good

Soul Search

As I read this book I felt like I was with her in her pain and guilt. I have never lost a child but... See Full Review