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rembrandt1881's review
4.0
This is an older book that is in the larger Connelly universe and it shows. There is an energy that exists in this with a writer still finding characters and different ways to tell this kind of mystery story. Now, the only thing that for me was irritating was how often the main character monologues and beats around the bush at times while interacting with some of the other central figures in the story.
There can be time constraints and while we know it's a sense of urgency some of the moments are written as if the character has all of the time in the world to stop and give exposition. It somewhat stops things cold. I also like that it is an actual ending and not one that was designed to set up sequels.
There can be time constraints and while we know it's a sense of urgency some of the moments are written as if the character has all of the time in the world to stop and give exposition. It somewhat stops things cold. I also like that it is an actual ending and not one that was designed to set up sequels.
jbavaro's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mhuntone's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
grimdark_dad's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Rape, and Pedophilia
liz410's review
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
jpmath62's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
leda00's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
I like thrillers but this was too dark for me
book_concierge's review against another edition
4.0
Audio book read by Buck Schirner
Jack McEvoy is the ace crime reporter for the Rocky Mountain News, so he’s used to dealing with violent death. But when his twin brother, a homicide detective, commits suicide he just cannot let it rest. Trying to come to grips with how Sean could become so despondent, Jack begins to research suicide among law enforcement officers and notices an unusual pattern.
Connelly is a master at crafting a suspenseful thriller / mystery. There are plenty of clues – and misclues – to keep our hero, the police, FBI and the reader guessing. I was surprised by the reveal, although it’s pretty clear the story isn’t over when the FBI think they have their man and there’s still 80 pages to go in the book. There’s the obligatory romantic tension, which I wish authors of the genre would abandon, but this doesn’t get in the way of the book.
Schirner shines in this audio version, though his voice tends to be more gravelly than I like. He has great pacing and manages the female voices fairly well.
Jack McEvoy is the ace crime reporter for the Rocky Mountain News, so he’s used to dealing with violent death. But when his twin brother, a homicide detective, commits suicide he just cannot let it rest. Trying to come to grips with how Sean could become so despondent, Jack begins to research suicide among law enforcement officers and notices an unusual pattern.
Connelly is a master at crafting a suspenseful thriller / mystery. There are plenty of clues – and misclues – to keep our hero, the police, FBI and the reader guessing. I was surprised by the reveal, although it’s pretty clear the story isn’t over when the FBI think they have their man and there’s still 80 pages to go in the book. There’s the obligatory romantic tension, which I wish authors of the genre would abandon, but this doesn’t get in the way of the book.
Schirner shines in this audio version, though his voice tends to be more gravelly than I like. He has great pacing and manages the female voices fairly well.
leirben's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture and Rape
coley_28's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0