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amy_dowlingg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
anetq's review against another edition
4.0
This one has a bit of a closet play feel to it - besides the first murder in a public place, the story plays out in and around an institution for the depressed and nervesick (hello suspects!) - but the whole thing is a bit more complicated than it may first look... Also the DCIs wife seems to consider leaving the 50s.
lucyhoad's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
toellandback's review against another edition
4.0
The second outing in the DCI Lorimer series (I'm only 18 years behind!) sees him and his team looking into two separate murders which appear to be done by the same person although nothing seems to link the victims. Its a decent, solid read and although nothing groundbreaking, there are enough twists and turns to make it a worthwhile whodunnit that kept me guessing and I'll certainly be continuing with the series
k83's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
canadianbookworm's review
4.0
This was a new author for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery novel set in Glasgow. The main character here is DCI Lorimer and the case begins with the discover of a prostitute's body in an elevator in the railway station in the wee hours. The station is closed at this time of day, but the murderer appears to have avoided any of the cameras. She has been strangled to death and then placed carefully, with a flower between her hands, which are set as in prayer.
With little to go on, Lorimer asks psychologist Solomon Brightman (Solly) to assist by creating a profile of the killer. He has some ideas, but the case seems stuck until another murder occurs with the same positioning of the body. This time, the victim is a nurse at a private mental institution, and both the staff and the patients come under scrutiny.
The case focuses on the people in a big way, which I always find interesting and although the action mainly takes place in Glasgow, there is a lovely sidetrip to Skye.
There are some side stories here as well: the growing relationship between Solly and Rosie, the very competent pathologist; a visiting police officer from Florida, Lipinski, sharing methods and practices; and Lorimer's wife Maggie, a schoolteacher with dreams of her own.
With little to go on, Lorimer asks psychologist Solomon Brightman (Solly) to assist by creating a profile of the killer. He has some ideas, but the case seems stuck until another murder occurs with the same positioning of the body. This time, the victim is a nurse at a private mental institution, and both the staff and the patients come under scrutiny.
The case focuses on the people in a big way, which I always find interesting and although the action mainly takes place in Glasgow, there is a lovely sidetrip to Skye.
There are some side stories here as well: the growing relationship between Solly and Rosie, the very competent pathologist; a visiting police officer from Florida, Lipinski, sharing methods and practices; and Lorimer's wife Maggie, a schoolteacher with dreams of her own.
rogerb's review
3.0
Tagged as the "Glasgow Rankin" - it worked quite well.
This was a good romp so 3.5 stars really. I'd read another Gray is someone gave it to me, but probably won't make the effort to seek any out.
This was a good romp so 3.5 stars really. I'd read another Gray is someone gave it to me, but probably won't make the effort to seek any out.
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