Catching Genius

by Kristy Kiernan

Book Overview

As children, Connie and Estella were best friends-until Estella was discovered to be a math prodigy, which led to the sisters' estrangement. Now, years later, they are forced to reunite on the Gulf... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425214354
• ISBN13: 9780425214350
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Started off a little slow (for me) and picked up nicely.

First off, one of the bad reviews had some incorrect information and apparently the reviewer did not read through to the end. I don't typically write reviews (more a fan of listmania) but I enjoyed this book quite a bit and was sad to finish it. It's about Connie and Estella, two sisters who were close in their childhood but then are separated by a parent who is clearly consumed by one child's "giftedness". The story unfolds with the perfect amount of information and drama to keep one wanting more. The author wrote a solid, believable story, she certainly did her research.

Wonderful Book!!

Okay - I'll admit - I read the reviews and thought, "Oh, no - another "sister" book - filled with anger, guilt, recriminations, angst and reconciliation. I decided not to read it. But, luckily someone recommended it to me, and since I didn't have anything else to read, I read it. This book was so good that I couldn't bear to put it down. And it's by a new author so I can look forward to more books from her! I'm recommending Catching Genius to everyone I know.

A complex and beguiling read

I so enjoyed this book. I am estranged from my sister and the prose just sang to me! There were so many poignant passages that I was just in awe. I especially adored Estella and her "three facts about..." Well done and highly recommended!

Catch this book!

I loved this book! It was a wonderful read, one you'll want to keep on your shelves forever. The delicate relationship between the sisters is both poignant and challenging - I had to stay up to finish the book to see what happened. CATCHING GENIUS won't disappoint!