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Folly (Folly Island, Bk 1)
Folly - Folly Island, Bk 1
Author: Laurie R. King
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR WORST FEARS AREN’T ALL IN YOUR MIND? Rae Newborn is a woman on the edge: on the edge of sanity, on the edge of tragedy, and now on the edge of the world. — She has moved to an island at the far reaches of the continent to restore the house of an equally haunted figure, her mysterious great-uncle; but as her life be...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780553381511
ISBN-10: 0553381512
Publication Date: 5/28/2002
Pages: 432
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 60 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Mamu avatar reviewed Folly (Folly Island, Bk 1) on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This book deserves a full five stars; maybe more if that were possible. The description offered will tell you all about the basic plot. What you have to read to believe is how superbly King envelopes you in this character and situation. Haunting and beautifully accurate stream of consciousness from Rae (the protagonist) as she faces her damaged mind and emotions, her fearful but head-on wrestling with her fears and demons, her devotion to the people in her life that she loves and has loved, as well as her remorse about her frailties and weaknesses, they all come together in a book I'll probably never forget. It is so much more than a "mystery" and yet it is that, too.

In my opinion, Laurie King proved herself a true writing master in this one. I'm having a hard time reposting it, but I'm sure I will. It is too precious not to share.
reviewed Folly (Folly Island, Bk 1) on + 78 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I liked this book. It is very well written with a deep insight into the nightmare this woman goes thru in trying to discover what is real and what is really going on in her life. I will be looking for more books by this author.
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Helpful Score: 1
This book is excellent. I am in awe of an author who can weave disparate things together and then put in an unexpected 'twist' to spice up the action. I only wish I could do the same. If you can get the book, read it. Sparked me to read another Laurie King book. She is a prolific writer.
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Angeleyes avatar reviewed Folly (Folly Island, Bk 1) on + 217 more book reviews
This book blew me away. I could not put it down.
reviewed Folly (Folly Island, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
This was an ok book. Alot of it seemed somewhat implausible to me, but I think that's more about what I feel like reading right now then the actual book.

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