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Sapphires

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Well crafted story with fascinating characters that pull at your emotions. A real page turner with lots of twists and turns and many surprises along the way.

April 13, 2001 Palisade, Minnesota USA This is going to be an odd review about Jim Henry and his books. The two out so far are tops! My comments are about Jim and Jean. You see, I was their neighbor in Sarasota for five years. We became friends and they graciously let my two children swim in their pool. Once Jim took underwater photos of them in action. At one time, I filled in for their regular housekeeper and learned the routine of the Henry household. As Jean was leading me from room to room pointing out what should be done, she stopped at the door to Jim's office and said, "Best to leave that one alone." I peered at his desk from time to time noticing that he read adventure books. One year they made a trip to Australia and I watched their house and fed the cat and dog. Jean got me a cup from Giordelli's in San Francisco. Thoughtfulness was a common trait between us. Later on, I moved away to Sweden, then Wisoconsin and I now live in Northern Minnesota. I learned Jim was writing a novel or two and I always figured they would be good. I'm guessing that Sins of Pearl will be a best seller! My grown children, Ivy and Winston and I wish Jim and Jean lots of luck with all their endevours. Sincerely, Sarah Chapman-- Author, A Circus Girl's Cookbook

Sapphires is a fast paced adventure and more. While telling a good story, Jim Henry also excels at forcing us to think, but without moralizing. Nevertheless the points are clear. You might have to rethink some of your beliefs about war, drugs, and the dehumanization of some of our "sacred" institutions. A thought provoking read!

Saphires is an easy flowing read full of both adventure and social commentary. While the book has the necessary antagonist and protagonist, the author goes deeper in to the motivation of their actions and suddenly you understand why they do what they do. You may even find compassion for the "enemy" and begin to question your own beliefs. Jim Henry is on to something here, a welcome new twist.

The book was an easy read on the plane. The characters were easy to get to know and interesting. The plot was not contrived or predictable. Ready for the next one!

Sapphires is fairly entertaining. It's an easy read. The average reader will be able to finish it in about five reading hours - the time of an average roundtrip flight. Both men and women should enjoy it, because, if the reader gets involved with the characters, they will experience elation as well as a bit of sadness.

But there is a caution flag. Sapphires presents a fresh look at what many would call our adversaries, and it also raises questions about some present social concerns, and presonal and national values.

Easy, but good reading. Ending of each chapter makes you want to go on to the next. Very good story line, with the underlying philosophy of the story quiet thought provoking. The part about how women could easily control the world was great and so true. Overall, a good read.