Book review: The Uninvited Guests

The Uninvited Guests by Sadie Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I heard a rave review of this book on NPR so decided it would be worth buying, even though it's only available in hardback.

Sadie Jones is somewhat of a master wordsmith -- there were times when I literally sat in awe of the words and phrases she uses in the book to describe, to convey emotions, to tell the story.

However, I can't say the same about the plot.  It was intriguing, surprising at times and occasionally brilliant.  She does say that she went out on a limb with this plot (this is her third book).  I'm not sure that limb is entirely to my liking, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

Lesson learned:  don't buy hardback books entirely on the recommendation of NPR book reviewers.

I'll look for Sadie Jones' other two books in the library, but I don't think I'll buy them.

But if any of you want a fun, different kind of summer read, you don't have to buy it or find it at the library -- you can borrow it from me!!


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