Stone Heart

I finished Stone Heart by Luanne Rice. When I purchased this book it looked like a new book by Rice but in fact within a few pages I realized I had already read it. I think it is a re-publish. It is clear from the reading that this is one of Rice's earlier works. Her writing style has evolved a lot since this novel. The novel addresses domestic abuse and is set in Connecticut like many of her novels. I thought it somewhat splotchy - the plot not as well developed as it could have been. Their is a lot of character development for the main character but the secondary characters are left somewhat one dimensional. The conclusion is also a little sketchy only implying the details which you long to read. If you plan to read every book Rice has written then certainly you shouldn't miss this one. But she has written so many other much better books. Among them I recommend: Dream Country, Dance with Me, Summer's Child and Beach Girls.