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Hawkes Harbor
by S. E. Hinton
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Tor Books (2005-10-04)
ISBN: 0765344726
EAN: 9780765344724
Dewy Decimal #: 813
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
Release Date: 2005-09-29
SKU: M129845
Condition: Very Good
Comments: 0765344726 MMPB free of markings. Cover shows very minimal shelf wear. This book shows no evidence of having been used; gift quality, pretty. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
An orphan and a bastard, Jamie Sommers grew up knowing he had no hope of heaven. Conceived in adultery and born in sin, Jamie was destined to repeat the sins of his parents--or so the nuns told him. And he proved them right. Taking to sea, Jamie sought out danger and adventure in exotic ports all over the world as a smuggler, gunrunner--and murderer. Tough enough to handle anything, he's survived foreign prisons, pirates, and a shark attack. But in a quiet seaside town in Delaware, Jamie discovered something that was enough to drive him insane-and change his life forever. For it was in Hawkes Harbor that Jamie came face to face with the ultimate evil....
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Customer Reviews
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She should have stuck to young adult books
Rating  (1)
Date: 2008-10-29
This was simply bizarre. At first, you think you're reading a typical S.E. Hinton novel...troubled young man, rough childhood, etc.. Then suddenly, you're reading a ridiculous VAMPIRE story! Yes, you heard me - VAMPIRE. The craziest thing about this book is that the vampire actually gets "cured" - of course, the author never lets the reader in on how this amazing little feat occurs - but, suddenly the man that has been tortured by the vampire is now all buddy-buddy with him. Again, a very bizarre book.
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NOT FOR CHILDREN
Rating  (2)
Date: 2008-07-08
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Being a huge S.E. Hinton fan when I was in my pre-teens, I was excited to find this adult book written by her. However, I was greatly disappointed that the language was very strong and honestly made me, as an adult, uncomfortable. I really hope Amazon will remove this book from being listed under any category for teens or children, as the language is not appropriate for this age group. The words used in the book would make a movie rated R. Just a warning to parents out there, and any adults who do not appreciate foul language in novels.
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Not Really Horror But Worth the Time
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-06-25
This is SE Hinton's first novel in over fifteen years, according to the blurb on the back. As such, there are many expectations that can come regarding the author of such works as The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, and That was Then, This is Now. Almost inevitably, Hawkes Harbor will be compared to those works that most of us will remember fondly from our younger years.
Unfortunately, Hawkes Harbor just doesn't live up to The Outsiders, which is unfair to Hawkes Harbor. On its own, Hawkes Harbor actually ends up being a very nice story. However, it does suffer on a couple of points. There is a lot of jumping back and forth in time as the main character, Jamie, struggles to remember his past while in a mental institution. Whether or not the feeling is on purpose, the disjointedness of the piecemeal recall can be disorienting and disheartening.
Also, as with the expectation of Rumble Fish quality, the reader may be confounded by expectation of plot and/or genre. Due to some of the reviews and blurbs on the covers, some people will come in with the expectation of a supernatural thriller, but the book doesn't start out like one, instead choosing to set the stage through the flashback scenes. Once involved in the book, it doesn't read like a normal supernatural thriller or romance in the vein of an Anita Blake novel. What the novel truly ends up focused on are relationships between Jamie and other characters and how those relationships change. There are certainly some exciting and terrifying moments, but more importance is placed on how people change and the evolution of their interpersonal relationships. In this exploration of perception and misperception is where there is some common ground with Hinton's previous, more well known works.
In the final analysis, I found the book very rewarding. I was ready to put it down in the middle due to the disjointed recollection of past events, but wanted to stay with it due to the book's relatively short length. In staying the course, I found the exploration of different relationships ultimately very satisfying. The jumping back and forth will kill off some readers' enthusiasm as will false expectations of what the book is supposed to be about. In the end, the enjoyment each person will derive from Hawkes Harbor will ultimately be up to that individual's taste. Your reaction will be a very personal thing.
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Favorite S.E. Hinton book
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-08-27
0 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
this is my favorite S.E. Hinton book. i really dont understand some of the low ratings for this book. id recommend this to anyone. all of hinton's books have grabbed me till the very end, this book is no different and is very, very well written. Truly one of the best books i've read
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I really wanted to like this
Rating  (3)
Date: 2007-07-11
I knew that this book had been poorly reviewed when I bought it, but because I like both Hinton's YA novels and novels about vampires, I expected this book to by right up my alley. Unfortunatley, the characters in the book were universally unappealing. I just couldn't bring myself to care much about any of them. I was frankly relieved when I finished the book and could move on to something more interesting.
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