WOW! This is an undeniably well-written novel by Kathryn Reiss. I happened upon TIME WINDOWS the other day, picked it up to read the first few pages. Subsequently, I have hundreds and hundreds of books in my house, many unread (as I'm constantly buying more). I usually bought five to ten books-everytime thinking that when I retired, I'd have more time to read (I buy a ton of books from Amazon too). When I was a school counselor not too long ago, I always went to the library's annual scholastic book sale. Look at the HARRY POTTER phenomena.I for one admit to being passionate about those fabulous books and I am far removed from a young adult (middle aged if you must know). I happen to like all sorts of books-children's books, young adults, fiction, non-fiction, biographies, even the classics! A well-written book appeals to all ages.

If you frighten easily, you might want to read this during the daylight hours and in wide open spaces. 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. At the end, I felt as if I'd been on a very scary roller-coaster. 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. 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! You could feel the hairs raise on the back of your neck as certain things were revealed.īy 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 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.

I wanted Mandy to go up in the attic so that I could hear the latest installment of what she finds through the windows.Īs the book continues, the plot gets more complex and more tension builds.

Miranda, the heroine, is a compelling, sympathetic figure and her obsession with the doll house is made tangible through Ms. It had all the great ingredients that comprise mystery and suspense books. I have to say that this story absolutely creeped me out.

Time Windows by Kathryn Reiss