After reading
The Book on Writing, I was curious to
see how LaRocque switches between genres. Plus, it’s summer, and the perfect
time for reading something different.
Instead of
giving a detailed play by play, I’ve decided to keep this quick and easy.
(Trying to put into practice what I learned from reading The Book on Writing!)
In brief, Chalk Line is a murder mystery, set in
two opposite ends of the country. Now, what did I think of it? Let’s start with
my wish list and end with the gifts. Chalk
Line took a little longer to for me connect with some of the characters
than I like. Plus, my daughter saw me reading it and asked if she could read it
after I finished. Due to sprinklings of strong profanity along with a paragraph
or two of a sensually graphic nature (which are, admittedly, less than in most
novels of this genre), I dissuaded her. This book is intended for older
audiences.
On the flip
side, I did enjoy many of the twists and turns the story took. One of the main
characters, a sweet dog named Bood, is absolutely adorable. And, honestly, I
think it would make for a terrific hit on the big screen. Does she have any
desire to see her work turned into a screen play? I have no idea, but I’d love
to see it happen, and think Chalk Line makes the beginning of a great
series.
Pick up a
copy, read it, and let me know what you think!
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