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| The Flower Man | 
 enlarge | Author: Donna Anders
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 856661
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0671880438
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780671880439
ASIN: 0671880438
Publication Date: November 1, 1995
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Product Description
Gravely alarmed when her nine-year-old daughter receives bizarre notes and flowers from a mysterious man, actress Britt Hinson fights for her family's lives when the Flower Man's attentions become dangerous.
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 A so-so thriller with some redeeming aspects August 22, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While very suspenseful in some ways, this book was a bit of a disappointment in the mystery department. As soon as they introduced the character who turned out to be "the bad guy", I knew it had to be him (and for once, I turned out to be right).
The fast-paced action and throat-gripping terror were all I had hoped they would be. However, Anders would have done well to skip the marital tension between the parents. I kept getting distracted from the stalker action by the thought that even if things ended well, their marriage likely wouldn't last too much longer. It took a lot away from the story, and was an unnecessary burden. Now if their relationship had been HAPPY before the stalker, THEN a bit of tension would have livened things up (or if she'd tossed in an affair with the police detective or something...)
All in all, a decent read, but I'm not rushing out to buy the rest of Anders' books. I was mildly entertained, but not impressed. I never once lost myself in the story or felt sick over the fear Britt must have felt as a mother... it just didn't grip me that much.
 Glad I got my local bookstore to order this for me! March 4, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was so suspenseful that I was able to finish it in one sitting. Having a daughter of my own, it is a parents worst nightmare to have your child stalked. It literally gave me chills! I almost did not read it, because of the fact that is was such a real thing and hit too close to home. But, I am glad I did, Ms. Anders has become one of my favorite authors. I have also read Another life, which was awsome, too. You will not be disappointed.
 Important topic, but completely unrealistic story December 5, 2004
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book read like a script for one of those "Lifetime Original Movies" on the Lifetime Channel: a woman tries to protect her daughter from a [...] stalker, and no one believes her, but she perseveres and is the only character (including the police) who can manage to "trick" the stalker into being caught!
It also felt a little bit like the movie Pacific Heights, in that the stalker manages to steal the security alarm code, and enter the family's home seemingly whenever he feels like it. While we're on the topic of borrowing ideas, the family dog is kidnapped and his bloody ears are left in the childrens' playhouse - Fatal Attraction, anyone?
The main character, Britt, is likeable enough, as is her friend Angie, but her life is so unrealistically perfect that it's hard to take the story seriously - Britt is an actress with a small theater company, she's tall, slender and blond, she's "a full-time mom" according to the back cover of the book, she has a fantastic herb and flower garden, from which she makes beautiful wreaths at holidays for friends and relatives, and even sells some on consignment in local stores, and finally she freelances at home doing human resources work for companies. Sheesh, do any of you who have 2 children at home really think you could effectively manage human resources work in your home, for not one company, but a couple? Oh, and did I mention that her husband is incredibly hunky and good-looking, and is "a great lover", when not preoccupied by his job as chief financial officer at a high-tech industrial firm.
Finally, the "perp" is easily recognizable the very first time he's introduced. I kept thinking that it couldn't possibly be him, because it was so obvious, and that a fantastic surprise ending was in store, but NOOOO!
Having said that, I'm glad the author chose to address this topic, since it is one that is both timely and has origins since the beginning of time. The Foreword of the book was really quite good, explaining the origins behind many child stalkers. Unfortunately, the Foreword also points out that these predators work alone, which completely undermines the story.
If you're looking for a good twist ending, try Jeffrey Deaver. If you like detective stories, try the "Prey" series by John Sandford.
Please Don't Bring Me Flowers October 23, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I gave this one five stars as it was a pretty good book.
I did feel that it was about 50 pages too long, some of the parts kind of made me feel like saying "I get it already, move on." But over all, you didn't know who the bad guy was until the end, and the suspense was good. Story was good.
Would recommend as a good read.
Read the book July 12, 2003
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Excellant; if you like the suspense, you will love this book. Read Donna Anders, it's a pleasure reading.
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