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A gripping psychological read with characters
that reach out and grab you. A real page turner.
SOPHIE KING
bestselling author of The Wedding Party
and other novels |
Sandman
touches our primary emotions: jealousy, love, fear, hatred,
and grief... Kingsley has written an intriguing mystery/psychological
thriller with interesting, believable and well-developed characters.
There are twists, turns, red herrings, and a healthy dose
of hair-raising fear and suspense to keep even the most fickle
reader captivated. The dialogue is authentic, and, along with
the scene-painting narrative, you’ll feel like you’re
on the beach witnessing the unfolding action.
 Highly
recommended to readers who enjoy a great mystery!
WILLIAM POTTER
Reader’s
Choice Book Reviews (5 Star
Rating) |
Readers can't
help turning the pages compulsively as we are seduced with
small details and quick punchy dialogue... nothing is as it
seems... it made me think I was watching a movie focusing
on several characters that are all subtly interwoven into
the threads of each other's lives... a novel you may want
to re-read, once for the sheer thrill of the story, and again
to fully absorb its implications.
NORM GOLDMAN
Bookpleasures.com
(5 Star Rating -
full review contains spoilers - please do not publish
again!) |
If you enjoy
a good whodunnit then Sandman is an easy and enjoyable
read... But this mystery is different from other crime novels
for it has a very character driven element that is often not
as well developed as in Sandman. This is what gives
Sandman that psychological thriller element because
it deals with real people who are faced with emotions and
experiences that we can all very easily identify with like
jealousy, guilt, fear, rage, and yet also empathy, love, and
responsibility to family. But it’s not just the two main characters
that are well developed, there’s a cast of characters that
are all so real, who all contribute to the story in a unique
and unpredictable way. This is the one aspect of Sandman
which I most enjoyed – the characters – full and fleshy, they
are difficult not to follow and even more difficult not to
identify with... I found the beautiful beach setting to be
a wonderful contrast to the events of the novel as well as
the state of mind of some of the characters. The setting is
well described and fresh – a treat for anyone whether
you’re from England or not.
LILOLIA
lilolia.wordpress.com |
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FICTION Press Room
This page provides an overview of various interviews with Ian Kingsley
and offers a summary of the questions asked.
See also my: NON-FICTION
Press Room
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[Full interview]
Did you enjoy the writing process? How was it different from your typical
format in writing non-fiction?
Did you know the end of Sandman at the beginning?
How did you develop the characters of Paul Vincent and Stevie Clarke?
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in Sandman?
What was the most difficult part of writing Sandman?
Did you learn anything from writing Sandman and what was it?
What do you see as the influences on your writing?
Do you feel that writers, regardless of genre, owe something to readers?
Where can readers find out more about you and Sandman?
What is next for Ian Kingsley and is there anything else you wish to
add that we have not covered?
[Full interview]
About your book:
What do you think readers will find most notable about Sandman?
Did researching and writing this book teach you anything or influence
your thinking in any way?
What would you most like readers to tell others about this book?
Can you suggest one question readers might find interesting to discuss,
concerning you, your writing in general, or this book?
How can readers help you promote this book?
About you:
Why do you write?
What is your greatest strength as a writer?
What quality do you most value in yourself?
In addition to writing, what else are you passionate about?
What are you most proud of accomplishing so far in your life?
[Full interview]
Can you share some of your favourite Christmas holiday reads with us?
Which authors do you admire and what is it about their work that inspires
you?
Which novel has made the biggest impact on you as a reader?
Do you have a favourite literary character?
What does your average day's writing routine look like?
Where do you do your writing?
What is your advice to aspiring writers concerning getting an agent?
Should they bother before they have a manuscript to sell?
Do you have any pearls of wisdom to offer on the subject of marketing
one's novel?
If you were stranded on a deserted island, which 3 things would you take
with you?
What is your favourite dish on the Christmas dinner table?
[Full interview]
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Norm
Goldman's questions for BookPleasures.com