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calli's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
arthurbdd's review
3.0
A somewhat weak murder mystery story, saved by its foreboding atmosphere and its ruminations on guilt as Shira must deal with what is almost certainly her final case not as a law enforcement officer, but as a prisoner awaiting judgement. Full review: https://fakegeekboy.wordpress.com/2011/01/15/she-is-the-law/
kesnit's review
3.0
The mystery and Shira (once she stops acting a fool) are great. What ruins this book is how stupid and childish Dast is.
He knows (or should know) he does not have the skills or knowledge to actually lead the investigation. If he had any brains at all, he would have done his duty (meaning act in a way that solves the mission), stepped back, and let Shira do her job. Instead, he plays all big and bad - and fails miserably in any kind of investigation. It’s only when he is taken out of the picture (and Shira can actually act) that everything gets resolved. Anyone but Shira would have stood back, let him “lead,” watched him fail, and let him earn his just desserts. Maybe then he would learn a lesson.
He knows (or should know) he does not have the skills or knowledge to actually lead the investigation. If he had any brains at all, he would have done his duty (meaning act in a way that solves the mission), stepped back, and let Shira do her job. Instead, he plays all big and bad - and fails miserably in any kind of investigation. It’s only when he is taken out of the picture (and Shira can actually act) that everything gets resolved. Anyone but Shira would have stood back, let him “lead,” watched him fail, and let him earn his just desserts. Maybe then he would learn a lesson.
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