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auntblh's review against another edition
3.0
Audio Book - I found this while I was shopping at Tuesday Morning. I'm always looking for a reasonably priced book that I hope is entertaing to listen to on my daily commute. I wasn't disappointed in this one. I didn't realize that it was the fourth in a series. I didn't really feel like I was missing much by not knowing about the first three books. It kept me engaged and there were times I didn't want my commute to be over so I could keep listening. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could. I rounded down to 3 because the reader's voice for Leland about drove me crazy. I don't believe it was a very good English accent.
robinsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This is the fourth book in the Ali Reynolds series. I wasn't too crazy for the first two books but the third caught my attention and I am now looking forward to reading this which comes out in December.
Update: I finished this the other day and enjoyed it quite a bit. The characters are becoming more interesting and I will continue to follow the series to find out what happens to them, which is a good thing (although I still prefer the Beaumont books). This is more of a thriller than a mystery, which means that the killer is known from the start and what follows is a cat and mouse game to see how he is caught. You just know that Ali will be cornered by him, which of course is what happens, but how she gets out of it kept me on the edge of my seat. My only gripe is that the ending seemed to go on for longer than necessary but it did resolve some of the personal issues that happened in the story.
Update: I finished this the other day and enjoyed it quite a bit. The characters are becoming more interesting and I will continue to follow the series to find out what happens to them, which is a good thing (although I still prefer the Beaumont books). This is more of a thriller than a mystery, which means that the killer is known from the start and what follows is a cat and mouse game to see how he is caught. You just know that Ali will be cornered by him, which of course is what happens, but how she gets out of it kept me on the edge of my seat. My only gripe is that the ending seemed to go on for longer than necessary but it did resolve some of the personal issues that happened in the story.
tamaramarie's review
mysterious
tense
fast-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
bookwyrmbella's review against another edition
3.0
I like mysteries and this one did have some good aspects to it but sometimes I find some of the characters, including Ali to be a bit irritating. It's possible that my problem could be more with the person reading on the audio book. I will continue reading the rest of the series because overall I do still like the characters and mysteries.
jlniksich's review
3.0
I had a little trouble getting into this book, but I think that had more to do with my schedule instead of the book. Once I go into the book, I did not want to stop reading. In fact, I was up to 2:00 am reading. I have not read the other Ali Reynolds books, but I definitely will be looking them up. Cruel Intent is a very up to date book with the references to the internet and viruses. At the same time that this is a fiction book it does have an influence on what everyone needs to be aware of safety wise with the internet.
calypsoscreams's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jlrmac's review
3.0
overdrive audio version.fun to learn how Ali originally met B. Simpson. I don't remember reading this book earlier.
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