Review: Mateguas Island: Like A Box Of Chocolates
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 3, 2014
"Mateguas Island" by Linda Watkins is well-written, full of terror and suspense, as advertised. Fans of the genre will get a satisfying read. I received a complimentary copy early this morning and thought I would just look the book over. I planned to read it later, as I had other books on my reading list ahead of this one. Once I got started, I couldn't put this book down. This is the kind of book that immediately engages your attention and holds it.The premise of the story, in my opinion, is "Rebirth", a second opportunity. The plot finds Bill and Karen Andersen in an unhappy marriage. Their union (disunion?) has resulted in two young daughters, Sophie and Terri. Bill loses his job, providentially, as it gives the family the real option of a second chance (Rebirth) at happiness in an old house located on Mateguas Island, a remote community off the coast of Maine. As Forest Gump's mother always said: "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." This holds true as you continue reading this book.The dramatic tension builds throughout, interspersed with horrific moments that keep your skin tingling and your heart racing. At times, you will fail to notice that you have been holding your breath. Overall, it will leave you needing to talk to someone, to share your thoughts, emotions and reactions to the book. This of course, is what we do after we have had a thoroughly engaging read. Highly recommended.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofHow to Coach a Debate Team (Volume 1)I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.