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sarah1001's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chaz02's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
jeffrossbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book by Peter Robinson. The Banks series moves between almost cozy mysteries to all-out thrillers. This, and the previous two in the series, fall squarely into the thriller realm. Not a seat of your pants, artificially coerced thriller. But a careful examination of characters pushed to a limit.
The past three novels have formed a kind of trilogy. Although you could read any of them alone, together they form a cohesive whole that tell an even deeper story. The sections focusing on Zelda feel very different in scope than previous Robinson novels. And yet, at the same time, they are very much a Robinson novel. In that the dilemmas, the story, and the twists, are all based on character.
It will be a sad day when Banks eventually retires.
The past three novels have formed a kind of trilogy. Although you could read any of them alone, together they form a cohesive whole that tell an even deeper story. The sections focusing on Zelda feel very different in scope than previous Robinson novels. And yet, at the same time, they are very much a Robinson novel. In that the dilemmas, the story, and the twists, are all based on character.
It will be a sad day when Banks eventually retires.
chartsh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
Not Dark Yet by Peter Robinson is a multi-layered mystery. This twenty-seventh installment in the DCI Banks series can be read as a standalone.
DCI Alan Banks, DI Annie Cabott and DC Gerry Masterson are currently investigating the double murders of Connor Clive Blaydon and his employee Neville Roberts. After making a shocking discovery, Cabott and Masterson attempt to identity the woman on the grainy tape. In the midst of the investigation, Banks’ friend Nelia “Zelda” Melnic is kidnapped from the home she shares with Annie’s father Raymond Cabott. Alan uncovers information that convinces him her disappearance might be connected to her past. Will he locate Zelda before it is too late? And can Annie and Gerry identify the woman they are searching for?
Alan is in a good place in his personal life. He enjoys a good glass of wine while listening to his favorite music. At work, Alan is more than pleased with the team he leads. But during the search for Zelda, Banks begins to question his satisfaction with his career. He is also very protective of Zelda as he uncovers intriguing evidence. After an evening with Raymond, Banks finds himself in a very dangerous situation.
Having lost both parents at a young age, Zelda grew up in an orphanage. The head of the orphanage eventually sold her to traffickers. After making her escape, Zelda takes justice into her own hands. Although happy in her relationship with Raymond, Zelda is still avenging her past. Both Raymond and Alan notice she is a little nervous and jumpy in the days leading up to her kidnapping.
Annie and Gerry continue to try to identify the woman from the tape. They are very concerned about her mental health. Their worry grows after they finally know who she is but will Cabott and Masterson locate her?
Not Dark Yet is a gritty mystery with a topical storyline involving the trafficking of women. Zelda is a strong woman who wants to avenge the wrongs others have wrought on her. Alan is surprisingly sympathetic and unexpectedly grateful as he and Zelda eventually cross paths. Annie and Gerry are determined to find the young woman from the film and find out who murdered Roberts and Blaydon. Peter Robinson brings this leisurely paced mystery to a surprising conclusion will leave readers impatiently awaiting the next book in the series. Old and new fans are sure to enjoy this newest addition to the DCI Banks series.
DCI Alan Banks, DI Annie Cabott and DC Gerry Masterson are currently investigating the double murders of Connor Clive Blaydon and his employee Neville Roberts. After making a shocking discovery, Cabott and Masterson attempt to identity the woman on the grainy tape. In the midst of the investigation, Banks’ friend Nelia “Zelda” Melnic is kidnapped from the home she shares with Annie’s father Raymond Cabott. Alan uncovers information that convinces him her disappearance might be connected to her past. Will he locate Zelda before it is too late? And can Annie and Gerry identify the woman they are searching for?
Alan is in a good place in his personal life. He enjoys a good glass of wine while listening to his favorite music. At work, Alan is more than pleased with the team he leads. But during the search for Zelda, Banks begins to question his satisfaction with his career. He is also very protective of Zelda as he uncovers intriguing evidence. After an evening with Raymond, Banks finds himself in a very dangerous situation.
Having lost both parents at a young age, Zelda grew up in an orphanage. The head of the orphanage eventually sold her to traffickers. After making her escape, Zelda takes justice into her own hands. Although happy in her relationship with Raymond, Zelda is still avenging her past. Both Raymond and Alan notice she is a little nervous and jumpy in the days leading up to her kidnapping.
Annie and Gerry continue to try to identify the woman from the tape. They are very concerned about her mental health. Their worry grows after they finally know who she is but will Cabott and Masterson locate her?
Not Dark Yet is a gritty mystery with a topical storyline involving the trafficking of women. Zelda is a strong woman who wants to avenge the wrongs others have wrought on her. Alan is surprisingly sympathetic and unexpectedly grateful as he and Zelda eventually cross paths. Annie and Gerry are determined to find the young woman from the film and find out who murdered Roberts and Blaydon. Peter Robinson brings this leisurely paced mystery to a surprising conclusion will leave readers impatiently awaiting the next book in the series. Old and new fans are sure to enjoy this newest addition to the DCI Banks series.
agmaynard's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Audio, narrated capably by Simon Vance. Consumed with the world of human trafficking and its various sorts of victims and villains. Stress-induced death of a regular secondary character. A bit too much in several ways, including Banks in peril.
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
3.0
This book started out like walking into a movie late and left wondering what was going on. It was like the story had already started and you missed something. Clearly this is a follow on from previous books and not a totally stand alone novel.
Banks, being a detective superintendent doesn't really get into day to day investigations but takes an over arching view of things. But it becomes more personal when Zelda, a woman living with Annie's father, disappears. And there is a possibility that his past might have come back to have another go at him.
DI Annie Cabot is investigating the violent death of a man and his assistant, when they find evidence of a rape and set out to find the victim.
These two cases overlap simply because those responsible might be the same people, but for non connected reasons. It's complicated.
This is rather complicated and not a nice straight forward crime story. But then when you are in charge you spend most of your time behind a desk and the thrill of the chase is gone.
Banks, being a detective superintendent doesn't really get into day to day investigations but takes an over arching view of things. But it becomes more personal when Zelda, a woman living with Annie's father, disappears. And there is a possibility that his past might have come back to have another go at him.
DI Annie Cabot is investigating the violent death of a man and his assistant, when they find evidence of a rape and set out to find the victim.
These two cases overlap simply because those responsible might be the same people, but for non connected reasons. It's complicated.
This is rather complicated and not a nice straight forward crime story. But then when you are in charge you spend most of your time behind a desk and the thrill of the chase is gone.
menfrommarrs's review against another edition
5.0
Every author privileged enough to have Simon Vance as a narrator is a fortunate storyteller.
whippycleric's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is my third DCI Banks novel and probably my favourite so far. The culmination of the last couple of books plotlines was nice, and i found I have become emotionally invested in the characters. I still struggle to go as far as 4 stars, as much fun as it is to read it's not anything groundbreaking. It does feel as though this series is coming towards a close which isn't surprising after so many books, but having discovered this quite late I'm happy I have the earlier ones to still enjoy.
flamyjamiee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25