Review: Compelling twist
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 28, 2011
With some surprising twists and an intriguing plot, this story is compelling and engaging. It's just the right length to tell the tale, but even in a book this short, the character development would benefit from a bit more work. Pammy is timid and plays a victim who becomes an avenger, but the story focuses on telling me about her role as victim and doesn't let me really feel her as the victim. Bobby is a typical abusive spouse who plays perfectly into Pammy's murderous plan. I would have loved to have heard more from "Other Pammy," and I think the emergence of that side of her offered plenty of opportunity to really explore Pammy's character. We do see growth in her character, and I liked the way her perception of Dwayne changed to match her character's metamorphosis in a capable, take-charge woman.The storyline is generally well crafted, but there are a few flaws in Pammy's plot. Some of the details seemed a little unexpected for someone who had been planning out this perfect crime in her head over the course of years. The undefined jumping around in the beginning left me slightly disconcerted, but otherwise the progression of the storyline was good. I really enjoyed the clever twist thrown in at the end, but I think it went a step too far. I think the ending would have been stronger and much more interesting had the story stopped at the point where Pammy realizes the implications of what Dwayne has told her. I would have liked it left up to the reader to realize the irony of Pammy's situation, and I think leaving on that tone would have been very fitting to the story.Overall, I really enjoyed this tale, especially Pammy's dilemma at the end. The author chose the perfect story length to showcase the tale, and the  story has intermittent doses of humor that make the book even more entertaining. Worth the read!3.5 stars- full review @ GraceKrispy's MotherLode blog