Tom Vartabedian and the Armenian Weekly profiled Chris. Read here.
The Secrets of Eden eBook with special video and audio features is now on sale. See more.
Lisa Belkin features Chris's essay about his daughter from "What I Would Tell Her," in her New York Times blog, "Motherlode." Read here.
Audiofile Magazine says of the Secrets of Eden audio production, "A superb ensemble cast keeps the characters clearly delineated in this harrowing story." Read the full review here.
"To call this fine novel a mystery would be like calling the Hallelujah Chorus a nice song," writes Linda Brinson in her review of Secrets of Eden in the Winston-Salen Journal. "Bohjalian has written a gripping story that keeps the reader turning pages to find out what really happened. . .But there is so much more in this rich story. Bohjalian delves into the profound mysteries of human existence. What is faith? What is love? And who are really the angels among us?" Read the full review here.
The Armenian Weekly profiles Chris and Secrets of Eden. Read here.
In North Carolina's Salisbury Post, Deirdre Parker Smith writes, "Secrets of Eden is a taut story about the consequences of domestic violence with a subplot about faith. . .Bohjalian is a very sympathetic and empathetic writer. He understands emotions and isn't afraid to feel them as he writes. . .[The novel] is ripe for discussion, debate and dissection." Click here for the full review.
Chris spent a few minutes chatting with Bethanne Patrick in the Book Studio. Bethanne asked Chris some questions he'd never been asked before. Watch the 7 minute interview here.
In the Miami Herald, Amy Driscoll calls Secrets of Eden "suspenseful" and
"searing," and concludes,"Bohjalian has written a literary murder mysterythat hooks readers early and keeps its secrets until the end. . .Bohjalian's book is about the power of secrets and sacrifice and warning against jumping to judgment. Those who doubt their faith, he writes, are sometimes the strongest among us."
In the Nashua Telegraph, Wendy Thomas writes, "A smart, well-constructed story, 'Secrets of Eden' weaves the complexities of an explosive situation with the fragility of human response and understanding into a story that captivates, holds you until its final pages, and that forces you reflect on the repercussions of abuse on us all."
Jessica Donaghy of goodreads asks Chris ten key questions. Read here.
Margot Harrison of Seven Days reviewed Secrets of Eden and profiled how Chris meets his readers. Read here.
The Seattle Times calls Secrets of Eden, "Page-turning," adding, "Bohjalian has a knack for creating nuanced, detailed first-person female characters. . .Secrets of Eden speeds along pleasingly as both thriller and character study."
Carol Memmott of USA Today calls Secrets of Eden "superb," adding, "Fans of Bohjalian's 11 other novels (including Midwives) know to expect the unexpected and, thanks to his creativity and cunning, readers usually get walloped by one heck of a plot twist by book's end. In Secrets of Eden, the old saw that none of us knows what really goes on in a house when the shades are drawn rings chillingly true." Read the full review here.
The Boston Globe called Secrets of Eden "superbly written -- vivid and horrifying without being melodramatic...a tribute to Bohjalian's storytelling skill."
Chris wrote about domestic violence and Secrets of Eden for the Huffington Post.
Novelist and Cosmopolitan editor John Searles featured Secrets of Eden on his winter roundup of books to read on the NBC Today Show.
Entertainment Weekly gave Secrets of Eden a terrific review: "Chris Bohjalian has always known how to keep the pages turning. In his latest novel, a small Vermont hamlet has been racked by a well-established couple's apparent murder-suicide. Bohjalian describes the aftermath of that ruinous night in varied voices, effortlessly slipping into the heads of the shaken local pastor, the no-nonsense deputy state attorney, and the best-selling author whose own past draws her to the scene of the crime. . .[A] study of guilt and grief."
Chris was interviewed by Caroline Leavitt for her blog. They discussed Secrets of Eden — and what he is writing now. To read the full interview, click here.
Library Journal gave SECRETS OF EDEN a starred review. This makes three of the four pre-publication reviews for the novel a star. In 22 years of publishing books, Bohjalian has never had three stars. And the last time he had even two was for MIDWIVES in 1996. The review says, "Bohjalian's 13th novel is his most splendid accomplishment to date. . .Verdict: A fantastic choice for book clubs. . .Breathtaking."
-- Library Journal, Starred Review
Alden Mudge of Bookpage interviewed Chris about Secrets of Eden for the February issue: "The surprising twists of a small-town murder mystery. Read the interview here.
The January 17 Boston Herald listed ten books that people are looking forward to in 2010. Among the titles? Secrets of Eden. Others authors included in the story are Howard Frank Mosher and Stieg Larsson. Here is the whole list.
Independent booksellers have made Secrets of Eden a selection of the February 2010 "Indie Next List."
The Secrets of Eden eBook with special video and audio features is now on sale. See more.
Lisa Belkin features Chris's essay about his daughter from "What I Would Tell Her," in her New York Times blog, "Motherlode." Read here.
Audiofile Magazine says of the Secrets of Eden audio production, "A superb ensemble cast keeps the characters clearly delineated in this harrowing story." Read the full review here.
"To call this fine novel a mystery would be like calling the Hallelujah Chorus a nice song," writes Linda Brinson in her review of Secrets of Eden in the Winston-Salen Journal. "Bohjalian has written a gripping story that keeps the reader turning pages to find out what really happened. . .But there is so much more in this rich story. Bohjalian delves into the profound mysteries of human existence. What is faith? What is love? And who are really the angels among us?" Read the full review here.
The Armenian Weekly profiles Chris and Secrets of Eden. Read here.
In North Carolina's Salisbury Post, Deirdre Parker Smith writes, "Secrets of Eden is a taut story about the consequences of domestic violence with a subplot about faith. . .Bohjalian is a very sympathetic and empathetic writer. He understands emotions and isn't afraid to feel them as he writes. . .[The novel] is ripe for discussion, debate and dissection." Click here for the full review.
Chris spent a few minutes chatting with Bethanne Patrick in the Book Studio. Bethanne asked Chris some questions he'd never been asked before. Watch the 7 minute interview here.
In the Miami Herald, Amy Driscoll calls Secrets of Eden "suspenseful" and
"searing," and concludes,"Bohjalian has written a literary murder mysterythat hooks readers early and keeps its secrets until the end. . .Bohjalian's book is about the power of secrets and sacrifice and warning against jumping to judgment. Those who doubt their faith, he writes, are sometimes the strongest among us."
In the Nashua Telegraph, Wendy Thomas writes, "A smart, well-constructed story, 'Secrets of Eden' weaves the complexities of an explosive situation with the fragility of human response and understanding into a story that captivates, holds you until its final pages, and that forces you reflect on the repercussions of abuse on us all."
Jessica Donaghy of goodreads asks Chris ten key questions. Read here.
Margot Harrison of Seven Days reviewed Secrets of Eden and profiled how Chris meets his readers. Read here.
The Seattle Times calls Secrets of Eden, "Page-turning," adding, "Bohjalian has a knack for creating nuanced, detailed first-person female characters. . .Secrets of Eden speeds along pleasingly as both thriller and character study."
Carol Memmott of USA Today calls Secrets of Eden "superb," adding, "Fans of Bohjalian's 11 other novels (including Midwives) know to expect the unexpected and, thanks to his creativity and cunning, readers usually get walloped by one heck of a plot twist by book's end. In Secrets of Eden, the old saw that none of us knows what really goes on in a house when the shades are drawn rings chillingly true." Read the full review here.
The Boston Globe called Secrets of Eden "superbly written -- vivid and horrifying without being melodramatic...a tribute to Bohjalian's storytelling skill."
Chris wrote about domestic violence and Secrets of Eden for the Huffington Post.
Novelist and Cosmopolitan editor John Searles featured Secrets of Eden on his winter roundup of books to read on the NBC Today Show.
Entertainment Weekly gave Secrets of Eden a terrific review: "Chris Bohjalian has always known how to keep the pages turning. In his latest novel, a small Vermont hamlet has been racked by a well-established couple's apparent murder-suicide. Bohjalian describes the aftermath of that ruinous night in varied voices, effortlessly slipping into the heads of the shaken local pastor, the no-nonsense deputy state attorney, and the best-selling author whose own past draws her to the scene of the crime. . .[A] study of guilt and grief."
Chris was interviewed by Caroline Leavitt for her blog. They discussed Secrets of Eden — and what he is writing now. To read the full interview, click here.
Library Journal gave SECRETS OF EDEN a starred review. This makes three of the four pre-publication reviews for the novel a star. In 22 years of publishing books, Bohjalian has never had three stars. And the last time he had even two was for MIDWIVES in 1996. The review says, "Bohjalian's 13th novel is his most splendid accomplishment to date. . .Verdict: A fantastic choice for book clubs. . .Breathtaking."
-- Library Journal, Starred Review
Alden Mudge of Bookpage interviewed Chris about Secrets of Eden for the February issue: "The surprising twists of a small-town murder mystery. Read the interview here.
The January 17 Boston Herald listed ten books that people are looking forward to in 2010. Among the titles? Secrets of Eden. Others authors included in the story are Howard Frank Mosher and Stieg Larsson. Here is the whole list.
Independent booksellers have made Secrets of Eden a selection of the February 2010 "Indie Next List."
The new Booklist gave Secrets of Eden a starred and boxed review, concluding, Bohjalian "drops bombshell clues. . .and weaves subtle nuances of doubt and intrigue into a taut, read-in-one-sitting murder mystery."
In the December 7 Publishers Weekly Galley Talk column, Carol Katsoulis says of Secrets of Eden, "Bohjalian's prose is flawless, as is his understanding of the many facets of the human condition: wife beating, alcoholism, and infidelity are social issues that play major roles. As much as I love Bohjalian's books—I've read most of them—Secrets may become my favorite. Book groups will eat this one up."
Kirkus Reviews says Secrets of Eden has "specificity and complexity and...a somber power."
Publishers Weekly gives Secrets of Eden a starred and boxed review The critic calls the novel "a masterfully human and compassionate tale." To read the full review, click here.
The noose stays. Read Elaine Matsushita's article about Chris's house in the Snoopster.
