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thekissballad's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
I've never been so bored. I contemplated DNF'ing every time I stopped reading for the day. I also hated Doug, the MC, which made this even harder to read.
I started skimming around the 35% mark because I just couldn't take how slowly this "action packed mystery" was moving. Nor could I stand the objectifying of women and the touch of racism.
And honestly, I don't feel like I missed much by skimming. Once all the key people were introduced, I could have gone straight to the final three chapters and easily have understood the twist and conclusion.
The only thing I did enjoy was the ending. It wasn't the greatest, but I liked that it wasn't the typical reveal & justice type of ending one usually expects with mysteries.
I started skimming around the 35% mark because I just couldn't take how slowly this "action packed mystery" was moving. Nor could I stand the objectifying of women and the touch of racism.
And honestly, I don't feel like I missed much by skimming. Once all the key people were introduced, I could have gone straight to the final three chapters and easily have understood the twist and conclusion.
The only thing I did enjoy was the ending. It wasn't the greatest, but I liked that it wasn't the typical reveal & justice type of ending one usually expects with mysteries.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
5.0
Mystery, adventure, travel, intrigue...
This was an amazing book that I could not put down and made me a fan of Charles Benoit for life. I recommend this book to a ton of people and I have not met a person yet who didn't love it.
This was an amazing book that I could not put down and made me a fan of Charles Benoit for life. I recommend this book to a ton of people and I have not met a person yet who didn't love it.
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2, really. reminded me a bit of "travels with my aunt." funny, adventurous romp with a wee bit of mystery.
benevolentreader242's review against another edition
4.0
Fun story to read though, Benoit has written a story that makes this part of the world come alive around you. While unrealistic to some degree, the characters draw you in, leaving you wanting more.
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