This book was one of the worst psychology books I've read. It has a very...Ameri-centric view of psychology, and the author tells horrible anecdotes and even has his baby pictures in the book. Have fun with this one in class, kids.

This textbook is a broad introduction to the various lines of research and theory comprising the modern field of psychology. Besides being readable, the novel approach to study exercises, such as "Interactivities," (Exercises relating to the Internet) make the text a valuable resource.

I am a long time fan of Catherine Coulter and have read almost all of her books. It's a shame, when you know that an author can write books really well, to read one that is so poorly put together. After a week, I still haven't finished it--this from a reader that usually finishes a book this size in a few hours.

The first person perspective contributes to the very disjointed feeling I had throughout much of the beginning of the book. The story seemed to jump around a lot, bringing in lots of characters right at the beginning. I had a hard time keeping track of them all. In addition, I could see no motivation for many characters actions.

Worst of all--even though this is not technically a romance, I still feel Coulter should have followed some of the basics of romantic writing that she is so well known for and successful at. Particularly, I felt that Mac's "quickie" with Cal early on was too weird. Not even 2 days later he is in bed with Laura. This makes it very hard to believe in our hero, or to believe that our heroine (Laura) isn't a fool for falling for him.

I could go on and on about how poorly editted this book was, how inconsistent the jacket flap was with what the book was about, etc. Even the paper is deceptively thick to make the book appear to be more than it is. If Coulter is going to continue in the hardcover arena, she and her publisher need to spend more time on improving on the quality of the writing and finished product. I will probably keep looking for the "next book" from Catherine Coulter, but I will take a careful look for reviews before I buy it.

I just wanted to say that Catherine Coulter's The Maze is one of my all-time favorite books. I was very disappointed in this novel. The dialogue really got to me. It was a good plot, the characters weren't too deep, but entertaining. I hard a hard time getting through it, however, due to the extremely weak dialogue.

I read The Edge out of sequence, that is, after I finished reading the other books in Catherine Coulter's FBI series. I found it an enjoyable read, but totally different than the others in the series.

The plot, based on a mind-altering and libido stimulating drug and missing persons, is fast-paced. There's even a touch of supernatural with the telepathic link between Mac and his sister Jilly. All these elements combine to keep you reading.

Coulter's descriptions of the different settings are vivid. You'll find yourself squirming at some of the encounters Mac and Laurie have with the native animal life in the Rain Forest.

The 1st person male viewpoint is unique and, as you can tell from the other reviews, troubling for most readers. Because The Edge is not 3rd person POV, the characters appear to lack depth. You only get to view what's happening from Mac's viewpoint. I think that's why most reader found it more difficult to become absorbed.

The Edge seemed to focus on suspense and leave out the hint of romance that you find in the other books of the series. The usual romance elements and sexual tension between Mac and Laurie weren't obvious. Even Dillon and Sherlock didn't come across as well in The Edge as they have in the other books.

Not what we are used to from Ms Coulter, but the plot and the unique writing style make it an entertaining and interesting read. Worth the read for Catherine Coulter fans!