Review: Gripping yarn
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2013
I was well-gripped by this story and I can promise you that unlike what the one-star reviewer included here stated, I am certainly not a friend or family of the writer. I am a totally unsolicited reviewer for this book. I live in a different country for a start.The tension was high throughout the tale and the characters grew on me as I read. There was  bit of head-hopping, which usually annoys me but I only noticed it once in a way that intruded. I really loved the way the dog was included as one of the characters and you almost got to see things from the doggy point of view at times.  Love it when an animal's viewpoint is included, provided it is done reasonably skilfully as it is in Fraidy Hole.The plot was well-worked out and skilfully revealed for maximum punch. The environment was clearly evoked and the local culture was well portrayed also. I actually found it quite hard to put this book down and want to thank the author for a good gripping yarn.The scenes down the hole were very vividly drawn and you could just imagine this girl going through what she went through. It was extremely realistic and frightening, especially the snake.Loved the back stories of the two policemen and loved the banter and camaraderie between them. Their banter brought an interesting light conflict into all their dialogue. Great stuff. They were interestingly complex characters who I enjoyed getting to know.I'd never heard the term "fraidy hole" before reading this story but I imagine it will stick with me forever now. I've seen a few places that remind me of it.Thanks to Warren Williams for some enjoyable hours spent reading this book.