Review: Don't believe everything you believe!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2013
I really debated with myself as to how to rate this book.  It depends upon what you are looking for, I guess.  Had I been rating in on plausibility/believability it would have been closer to the other end of the rating scale.  But for good writing?  Deserves to be read!  Nope, the plot premise isn't original; I've seen several books using the same idea.  But Ryan's delivery is unique, starting with the underlying twist and ending (if it can be said to have ended?) with the final twist.Others have mentioned the growth of Clarissa's character.  Sorry, I see her character devolving rather than growing.  Her psyche is wearing splints to keep from falling apart.  But in my opinion it takes good if not excellent writing to be able to describe that devolvement without destroying the character.L.T.Ryan has taken a used plot idea and unbelievable action and outcome, coupled them with characters barely functional as individuals, and has written a thoroughly enjoyable novel.  If you want reality, read an algebra book.  If you want entertainment, then here it is.