Marin: Greet­ings from Swe­den!

Hi Marin and WELCOME!

Have you read Karin Slaughter’s latest book, UNDONE?

I also liked the book very much I think Slaughter’s work is excellent and a piece of art made into a book.

Greetings from Sweden!

Regarding the book title — “Fractured” — the last chapter addresses the title. In it, Abby talks about how time seems fractured — the “if-only’s” and “what-if’s” of the situation and circumstances.

Is this book appropriate for a 14yr old boy?

I am the last person in the world to ask about the appropriateness of crime novels such as this one but if I had to rate this like a movie, it would be rated R for sexual situations and violence.

One last thing on “Fractured,” and that is I don’t really get the title. You said you thought you did, but it isn’t connecting with me. I have thoughts, but I’m not sure they are the same as the author’s.

Well, I take the word “fractured” to mean “broken.” Almost all of the characters are “fractured” to some degree: The Campano’s marriage, Will’s childhood, etc, so forth, without giving too much away. That’s all I was alluding to in regards to the title. It is aptly named story.

One last thing on “Fractured,” and that is I don’t really get the title. You said you thought you did, but it isn’t connecting with me. I have thoughts, but I’m not sure they are the same as the author’s.

As an aside, I am currently reading Sandra Brown’s “Smoke Screen” right now. I have Mike Carey’s “Vicious Circle” waiting and a lot of other diverse reads that I can’t wait to start.

I am hoping that the relationship will end eventually with Angie. He deserves so much better, but he doesn’t realize that right now. I think she should be in his life, but not his sexual relationship life. She’s good for him in some ways, but he knows he needs something more on a personal level. I don’t know if that’s Faith, but I’d like to see someone other than Angie. But, here again, it’s Slaughter’s call and who am I to say?

OK, it looks like it is Will and Angie and not Will and Faith [relationship developement]. I just don’t know how long that relationship will last [with Angie]. I like Faith more. As to your question regarding the handprint on the wall, Sue — I am blanking on that. Skimming through my notes, she didn’t say who it was. I guess it was inconclusive?

BTW, I’m a huge romace reader also, and most of my friends are shocked that I enjoy this genre of fiction. I agreed with Will that the most romantic thing was Angie buying another jar of mayo. I hope Karin develops that relationship more in her next book about Will.

I too was stunned that she killed off Jeff (maybe because I had such a crush on him) and I did actually tell her that I was crushed by it, but I am very anxious to see what she does next with the series. Although extremely gruesome, I did not find it offensive the way she developed the crime and I loved the way she described the crime from all the different perspectives — thought that was a brilliant way to get inside the crime. I was totally surprised with the news about Lena’s mother and wonder if that will develop further?

I do have one serious question about Fractured, which I really did enjoy, and that is, “what about the handprint on the wall?” Did I just totally miss it, or did she ever identify to whom the print belonged? When I finished reading, closed the book, saw the handprint on the jacket, that was the first question I had. Am I loosing it? HELP!

I made the corrections for you I’ll add an editing feature soon. Often I am having to make corrections as well.

Re Grant County series — I think it will be a depressing read and I’m sure I will be tempted to read it but — who knows. I said I’d never read her again and here I am doing just that. Sigh.

Well, Keishon, I am finished with “Fractured” and loved it to the end. She has created a wonderful character in Will (I think I’m in love). Do I think Will and Faith will be a relationship? Maybe, maybe not. Slaughter has a way of pulling the rug from beneath our feet. I just don’t know. But I’d like to see it happen. As the book was nearing the end, I felt she gave us some fairly good reasons why he continues to stay with Angie (I’m sure many of us guessed them also). Unfortunately, for him, it makes sense; but I don’t see it long-term. I can’t wait for the next book, but I also don’t know if it’ll be in this series or the Grant County one. Have you changed your mind yet about reading one in that series yet if she puts one out?

Re: Will and Faith — tell me what you think after you finish reading. I may be reading too much into it but I think a “spark” is there. I’m a romance reader after all, I look for these types of things. [g] Even if it is not so — I look forward to reading more about Will Trent. And like you — I really enjoyed Amanda’s character.

I love his relationship with Amanda (his boss). It really works for me. I like how he thinks thru a problem and works it like a rubic’s cube. Even through all that, he doesn’t have the self-esteem he should. Slaughter has her work all cut out for her with this one.

Have you not yet read Triptych or is this just a re-read? Just wondering.