Time Windows

I originally read this book when I was 12, and in 6th grade, for a book report. I loved it soo much that I rented it a lot, and finally bought the book off here last X-mas! I'm now 16, and I've read it maybe 20 times (really), and it never ceases to mystify me at the plot. I never want to skip parts after reading it over, because Kathryn Reiss writes it so well, that each time you read it, you pick up even more detail than you noticed before. The story line is an awesome one, and I recommend this book to young, old, or anyone who likes, ghost stories, old dollhouses, or MYSTERIES with an added bit of romance. It's simply awesome~read it! (I want to read all of Kathryn Reiss's books, but so far I have read just this and DREADFUL SORRY, which is also one of the best books I have ever read!)

I absolutely LOVE this book! This book is considered perfect in my opinion because there is absolutely no flaw in it. I'll try to get more books by the same author this weekend.

I have to say that this story absolutely creeped me out. It had all the great ingredients that comprise mystery and suspense books. Miranda, the heroine, is a compelling, sympathetic figure and her obsession with the doll house is made tangible through Ms. Reiss's prose. I wanted Mandy to go up in the attic so that I could hear the latest installment of what she finds through the windows. As the book continues, the plot gets more complex and more tension builds. The book eventually becomes a literal nailbiter, as I found myself with butterflies of anxiety in my stomach wondering what was going to happen next and how Mandy would handle the situations as they arose. You could feel the hairs raise on the back of your neck as certain things were revealed. By the end of the book I was in that place where I couldn't put the book down but I was almost afraid to keep reading because I didn't want the horrible things to happen that my imagination was playing out. The great thing was that the book is not gory; it's just plain frightening and suspenseful, so those with weak stomachs can read this book with no problems, but those with weak hearts better watch out--your heart will pound at certain places!I'm not sure how Ms. Reiss was able to manipulate me as a reader so well--she's a tremendous story teller and a great summoner of mood and tension. At the end, I felt as if I'd been on a very scary roller-coaster. On one hand, I was exhilarated by the ride, on the other, I was thoroughly disconcerted by the ending and found myself pondering its meanings and implications for days to come. So, go out and buy yourself this book. But, be warned. If you frighten easily, you might want to read this during the daylight hours and in wide open spaces.

this book is an amazing thing to read. kathryn plots it well, and everything is all tied together in one way or another in the end. if you skip 1 paragraph you'll become lost because kathryn doesn't put in all of the boring detail that is in most other books. she keeps you interested, and wondering what in the world'll happen next. you can never tell what's going to happen or when, because there's no way. something just hits miranda when you thought it wouldn't. time windows isn't kathryn's only thrilling book, either. THE GLASS HOUSE PEOPLE is also an awesome one, although this is more twisting and more mind-boggling. it's the only science-fiction book i've ever liked. it really makes you wonder where to draw the line between fantasy- and reality.