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fullmooneaters's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book seven years ago and that one torture scene still sticks with me. Writing and story was good from what I remember but damn, that one scene really made me squirm.
gaijinsid's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
5.0
shatton72's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
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? No
4.5
dimmie_d's review against another edition
2.0
While purported to be a fantastic detective, not a whole lot of actual detecting went on particularly by Katie Maguire. The case was cracked by someone else, and Katie just stumbled bleary-eyed through the story while not actually becoming a character I cared about. Her personality was one-dimensional and certainly not realistic, Unfortunately Masterton seems like a master in name only, certainly not in character building. No character, including (or especially?) Katie, felt authentically human and I certainly didn't feel emotionally attached to any of them.
The visceral gore was not specifically a turn-off, but you get the distinct impression its the opposite for the author. The violence reads like a fap story and while its not for me to judge what tickles another's pickle, it certainly felt like a fetishistic wet dream. You certainly get the feeling you wouldn't invite Graham Masterton to a munch or kink gathering... y'know, just in case.
The identity of the killer was not particularly hidden, or rather it felt badly concealed, and the "twist" at the end was absolutely an injustice to It was fetishistic and exploitative, and it left the sourest taste of all in my mouth as I finished the book.
I probably won't bother with more titles from this author.
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going back to work immediately after her husband has an accident and after another horrific accident, it felt extremely unlikely.The visceral gore was not specifically a turn-off, but you get the distinct impression its the opposite for the author. The violence reads like a fap story and while its not for me to judge what tickles another's pickle, it certainly felt like a fetishistic wet dream. You certainly get the feeling you wouldn't invite Graham Masterton to a munch or kink gathering... y'know, just in case.
The identity of the killer was not particularly hidden, or rather it felt badly concealed, and the "twist" at the end was absolutely an injustice to
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intersex people.I probably won't bother with more titles from this author.
boosmummy's review against another edition
4.0
brilliant book, couldn't put it down. definitely read more in the series.
aoibhrua's review against another edition
4.0
An eventful and heart stopping page turner...albeit rather disturbing and not one to read without the light on!
arcanumxiii's review against another edition
2.0
Graham,
I was expecting something else. Something that did surprise me, not disgust me — not at all the same. You confuse shocking people with surprising people — and while it's sometimes commendable to give more of what we think we want, us reader, it's better to share your unique voice...
It's not that you're as bad as Koontz with his copy/paste intrigue, but hell, where's the finesse ?
It's a big no, and I hope the next installments will be better aligned with what you can produce !
I was expecting something else. Something that did surprise me, not disgust me — not at all the same. You confuse shocking people with surprising people — and while it's sometimes commendable to give more of what we think we want, us reader, it's better to share your unique voice...
It's not that you're as bad as Koontz with his copy/paste intrigue, but hell, where's the finesse ?
It's a big no, and I hope the next installments will be better aligned with what you can produce !
laurenjodi's review against another edition
5.0
A Terrible Beauty
5 Stars
A well-written and relentlessly gripping plot with an intelligent, strong and likeable heroine.
That said, the descriptions are quite graphic and disturbing so the book is definitely NOT for the squeamish or faint of heart.
5 Stars
A well-written and relentlessly gripping plot with an intelligent, strong and likeable heroine.
That said, the descriptions are quite graphic and disturbing so the book is definitely NOT for the squeamish or faint of heart.