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novelesque_life's review against another edition
2.0
RATING: 2 STARS
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)
(Review Not on Blog)
I am too sad to review this one. I love the Rachel Knight series, and I have really tried with the Samantha Brinkman series. I have been generous in my reviews, rating and expectations. I read and finished this one only because I requested this and felt guilty. I did not like the plot, the main characters are blah and honestly as soon as I finished the ending I forgot what happened. I am not requesting the next book, unless it's Rachel Knight. It really feels like this is written by a different author.
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)
(Review Not on Blog)
I am too sad to review this one. I love the Rachel Knight series, and I have really tried with the Samantha Brinkman series. I have been generous in my reviews, rating and expectations. I read and finished this one only because I requested this and felt guilty. I did not like the plot, the main characters are blah and honestly as soon as I finished the ending I forgot what happened. I am not requesting the next book, unless it's Rachel Knight. It really feels like this is written by a different author.
gabschaf's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Didn’t love this book. Felt like there was a lot of back and forth about who the murderer was and the end felt rushed. Read in 4 hours
snowbenton's review against another edition
4.0
Clark does a fantastic job of keeping all of her plot threads afloat and heavy-hitting. Each story feels more relevant than the last.
harrietnbrown's review against another edition
2.0
Overly convoluted plot and a thoroughly unlikable protagonist.
stephmira's review against another edition
4.0
Miiiiles better than the previous, although the pacing is very different and felt like it took longer to get going than the first two. Ultimately very satisfying and I appreciate the way that Clark seems to make an effort to tie up loose threads. Now unapologetically, eagerly awaiting the next book.
(For context, this is the perfect type of book for me to have on in the background of rote work/chores/etc.)
(For context, this is the perfect type of book for me to have on in the background of rote work/chores/etc.)
miajmu's review against another edition
2.0
Not terrible but not as good as the others in the series. I like the characters but hope the next case will be more interesting. Also needed less time spent with what the characters were eating and were about to eat and just ate and were going to be eating again soon...
anjana's review against another edition
4.0
https://superfluousreading.wordpress.com/2017/11/14/snap-judgment-samantha-brinkman-3-by-marcia-clark/
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Marcia Clark and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
Marcia Clark is back with the third instalment of the Samantha Brinkman series, perhaps the best novel yet. After Alicia Hutchins is tired of her controlling boyfriend, Roan Sutton, she chooses to dump him to relieve herself of the burden. In an act of apparent retribution, naked selfies of Alicia appear online for all to see. This ‘revenge porn’ puts Alicia in a tailspin and her body is found a short time later. Might Roan have taken the next step and killed the young woman who sought to defy him? It would appear so, though the ante is raised yet again, after Roan’s body is discovered a short time later, hanging from the ceiling. Early conclusions point to suicide, but Alicia’s father, Graham, is being eyed by the police as the case could have a homicidal element. Enter Samantha Brinkman, whose criminal work has earned her quite the reputation. Brinkman agrees to take on the case, loving the price tag that goes along with it, and tries to delve even deeper into the investigation. Working alongside her investigator, Alex Medrano, Brinkman begins to peel back the layers of the case, unsure what they will find. Alicia seemed to have been a sheltered young woman who was finally coming out of her shell while interacting with other college students. Could Roan and his controlling ways have been used on other women before Alicia? Might the revenge porn angle be one that he has used before? As questions about the case continue to emerge, Brinkman is visited one night by a man with deep roots in the cartel community. He’s come to call in on a favour that Brinkman has promised him after she was caught breaking the law for another client. Brinkman has been ordered to find a witness who is in protective custody, ready to finger a member of this elusive man’s family. Unable to turn to Alex, who is unaware of Brinkman’s law breaking, she turns to her father, Dale Pearson. Together, they must grease the wheels to find this young woman, whose life story brings up more dirt than either could have imagined. Tales of abuse and molestation, with a handful of younger sisters still at home, Brinkman finds pity for the woman in custody and will do whatever she can to protect her from the death that awaits her once she has been outed by the cartel. Working these two major cases and a slew of other meat and potatoes, Brinkman has little time for herself. Trouble is, there is a time limit on both and patience is not a virtue anyone seems to have for the time being. A wonderfully crafted piece of work that will keep the reader guessing until the very end. Highly recommended for legal thriller fans and those who enjoy the fast-paced writing that makes Clark a master of the genre.
Whatever people seem to feel about Clark in her past life, she has shown that she has the ability to craft excellent legal thrillers that do not miss a beat. Filled with relatable storylines and themes that could easier pulled from the headlines, Clark pulls the reader in from the opening paragraphs and provides enough drama to keep them hooked until the very end. Samantha Brinkman is both a complex and easily relatable character. Not only is she a lawyer with a solid reputation, but she is keen on fighting for her clients and will leave no stone unturned. Her jaded past has not left her defeated, but fuels her to find the best in everyone, or at least to see past their outer layers. She remains determined to discover the whole story, even if it places her clients in an uncomfortable position. Surrounding herself with the likes of Alex and Michy, her office runs effectively and her caseload is anything but boring. A recently discovered father in Dale Pearson has helped her find someone in whom she can feel familial pride, though their relationship is anything but traditional parent-child. Clark injects secondary characters who keep the story moving forward and fuel interesting twists to keep the reader curious throughout. The story takes legal and personal turns that no only make for a great story but are plausible, permitting the reader to feel at home as they lose themselves in the book. Clark’s legal past and blunt delivery help create a story that has everything needed for a superior legal thriller. I cannot wait to see what else Clark has is store for her readers and where she will take Brinkman in the years to come. And the question that I have been asking for a while now, when will Rachel Knight ever make an appearance in Samantha’s life?
Kudos, Madam Clark for another wonderful novel. I am amazed at how thoroughly captivated I am by everything you write. I know you have a large following, and for good reason!
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Marcia Clark is back with the third instalment of the Samantha Brinkman series, perhaps the best novel yet. After Alicia Hutchins is tired of her controlling boyfriend, Roan Sutton, she chooses to dump him to relieve herself of the burden. In an act of apparent retribution, naked selfies of Alicia appear online for all to see. This ‘revenge porn’ puts Alicia in a tailspin and her body is found a short time later. Might Roan have taken the next step and killed the young woman who sought to defy him? It would appear so, though the ante is raised yet again, after Roan’s body is discovered a short time later, hanging from the ceiling. Early conclusions point to suicide, but Alicia’s father, Graham, is being eyed by the police as the case could have a homicidal element. Enter Samantha Brinkman, whose criminal work has earned her quite the reputation. Brinkman agrees to take on the case, loving the price tag that goes along with it, and tries to delve even deeper into the investigation. Working alongside her investigator, Alex Medrano, Brinkman begins to peel back the layers of the case, unsure what they will find. Alicia seemed to have been a sheltered young woman who was finally coming out of her shell while interacting with other college students. Could Roan and his controlling ways have been used on other women before Alicia? Might the revenge porn angle be one that he has used before? As questions about the case continue to emerge, Brinkman is visited one night by a man with deep roots in the cartel community. He’s come to call in on a favour that Brinkman has promised him after she was caught breaking the law for another client. Brinkman has been ordered to find a witness who is in protective custody, ready to finger a member of this elusive man’s family. Unable to turn to Alex, who is unaware of Brinkman’s law breaking, she turns to her father, Dale Pearson. Together, they must grease the wheels to find this young woman, whose life story brings up more dirt than either could have imagined. Tales of abuse and molestation, with a handful of younger sisters still at home, Brinkman finds pity for the woman in custody and will do whatever she can to protect her from the death that awaits her once she has been outed by the cartel. Working these two major cases and a slew of other meat and potatoes, Brinkman has little time for herself. Trouble is, there is a time limit on both and patience is not a virtue anyone seems to have for the time being. A wonderfully crafted piece of work that will keep the reader guessing until the very end. Highly recommended for legal thriller fans and those who enjoy the fast-paced writing that makes Clark a master of the genre.
Whatever people seem to feel about Clark in her past life, she has shown that she has the ability to craft excellent legal thrillers that do not miss a beat. Filled with relatable storylines and themes that could easier pulled from the headlines, Clark pulls the reader in from the opening paragraphs and provides enough drama to keep them hooked until the very end. Samantha Brinkman is both a complex and easily relatable character. Not only is she a lawyer with a solid reputation, but she is keen on fighting for her clients and will leave no stone unturned. Her jaded past has not left her defeated, but fuels her to find the best in everyone, or at least to see past their outer layers. She remains determined to discover the whole story, even if it places her clients in an uncomfortable position. Surrounding herself with the likes of Alex and Michy, her office runs effectively and her caseload is anything but boring. A recently discovered father in Dale Pearson has helped her find someone in whom she can feel familial pride, though their relationship is anything but traditional parent-child. Clark injects secondary characters who keep the story moving forward and fuel interesting twists to keep the reader curious throughout. The story takes legal and personal turns that no only make for a great story but are plausible, permitting the reader to feel at home as they lose themselves in the book. Clark’s legal past and blunt delivery help create a story that has everything needed for a superior legal thriller. I cannot wait to see what else Clark has is store for her readers and where she will take Brinkman in the years to come. And the question that I have been asking for a while now, when will Rachel Knight ever make an appearance in Samantha’s life?
Kudos, Madam Clark for another wonderful novel. I am amazed at how thoroughly captivated I am by everything you write. I know you have a large following, and for good reason!
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jensreadinglife's review against another edition
3.0
3-1/2 Stars
Marcia Clark knows how to spin a legal thriller and this one kept me guessing til the end (4 stars for the plot). But I’m still on the fence about how i feel about Samantha’s moral compass. She’s broken more than her fair share of laws and I’m hoping to see some character growth if the series continues.
Marcia Clark knows how to spin a legal thriller and this one kept me guessing til the end (4 stars for the plot). But I’m still on the fence about how i feel about Samantha’s moral compass. She’s broken more than her fair share of laws and I’m hoping to see some character growth if the series continues.
kellyhager's review
5.0
After Alicia broke up with her boyfriend, he posted naked selfies of her on a revenge porn site---with a note that she was into rape fantasies. Days later, she was found dead, her throat slashed. The ex is obviously a suspect but wasn't arrested...and later, he's found dead (suicide via hanging). Except maybe it WASN'T a suicide. Maybe Alicia's father did it.
This is the third Samantha Brinkman novel and my favorite of the three (a high bar; all are excellent). I love that, though she is...we'll go with "morally ambiguous," she uses her powers for good. So while yes, she may use very sketchy means, bad people get punished. (Team Sam.)
I recommend binging the series, as I did, but now I miss her. But I think there will be another one (and hopefully soon).
Highly recommended.
This is the third Samantha Brinkman novel and my favorite of the three (a high bar; all are excellent). I love that, though she is...we'll go with "morally ambiguous," she uses her powers for good. So while yes, she may use very sketchy means, bad people get punished. (Team Sam.)
I recommend binging the series, as I did, but now I miss her. But I think there will be another one (and hopefully soon).
Highly recommended.
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