Firebird

A Sight For Sore Eyes is a tense psychological thriller which is both sensitive and shocking. It is one of my absolute favourite books and when I reread it I am always astounded again by just how good it is. The plot is fantastic and it is amazing how seemingly different parts of the plot converge so all the characters are linked and meet up. The language Rendell uses is simply beautiful and very descriptive.The characters are believable and masterfully created. Teddy has been neglected by his parents and he grows into a cold, vicious young man who has no conscience. He could have turned into another freakish serial killer straight out of Hollywood but instead Rendell convinces us to do the impossible: actually feel sorry for him and step into his shoes. Francine is smothered by her obsessive step-mother who barely wants her to step outside their house alone. When the two meet and Teddy falls in love with Francine we know that the slide into disaster has begun. The result is, inevitably, murder.I would recommend A Sight For Sore Eyes to anyone that has a love for psychological thrillers that delve deep into the minds of their flawed characters. I thought that the dénouement was fitting and satisfying and there is even a neat little twist about a subplot in the final pages. Overall this book is highly, highly recommended!JoAnne

I have been an avid reader since I was 9 years old. I have probobly read hundreds of books. Never has a book touched me so deeply as this debut novel by Janice Graham! I thought that it was beautifully written, and the story was gripping and intense and original. I cried so many times while reading it, and cried for at least half an hour after I was finished! For those who compare it with Bridges, I say there's no comparison. Firebird wins hands down with me! Thank you, Ms.Graham. I will look forward to your next book!

I read everything and anything, from Dean Koontz to Kathleen Woodiwiss, and this has to be one of the most memorable I've ever read! Graham's characters are strong and real. This book made me "feel" for weeks!!!!

Received this book in the mail last night from my mom who said I just had to read this as it was my kind of book. She definitely was right! Stayed up and finished it in three hours. I loved it. Can't wait for some more books from Janice. Sure glad I did not read the reviews because part of the magic of this book is all the twists and turns.Lots of surprises that I enjoyed and yet I wished some of them didn't happen. Yes, it is similar to the Horse Whisperer and Bridges of Madison, but I am one to believe each book should stand on its own. Why compare them? I think they were all just GREAT!

Oooohhh, this book by Janice Graham was absolutely fantastic!!! I devoured it in 2 days! Ms. Graham has an incredible ability to express the feelings and passsions of the human heart and soul that spoke to me so intamately and profoundly. The main characters in Firebird were so compelling, REAL, flawed yet totally relateable- they blew me away. I hope it won't be too long until Ms. Graham gifts us readers with her next novel- if its anything like her debut novel, it will be dynamite!!! Thank You Ms. Graham for this wonderful expression of love and life!!!!