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giantsdancefarm's review
2.0
Wow, this book/series is QUITE a departure from the Lincoln Rhyme series most of us are familiar with!
I struggled all the way through this book, putting it down multiple times. I just never clicked with the main character, Rune.
I seriously doubt I'll be reading any of the others in this series.
I struggled all the way through this book, putting it down multiple times. I just never clicked with the main character, Rune.
I seriously doubt I'll be reading any of the others in this series.
fleurette's review
4.0
I have read most of the books by Jeffery Deaver and loved them. This is one of his first books and the series I haven't read yet. I was a bit afraid that it wouldn't be as good as the other books.
I was partly right because Manhattan Is My Beat is not as good as Lincoln Rhyme series. But it was still a great story and highly enjoyable read. The story is complicated and full of action as usual. It's not easy to guess who is the killer. Of course, if you have read some other books by Deaver, it's easier.
I have mixed feelings about the main heroine Rune. In the beginning I didn't like her, I found her careless and strange or even completely mad. But after a while I get used to. She is definitely an unconventional and complicated character.
I had good time reading this book.
I was partly right because Manhattan Is My Beat is not as good as Lincoln Rhyme series. But it was still a great story and highly enjoyable read. The story is complicated and full of action as usual. It's not easy to guess who is the killer. Of course, if you have read some other books by Deaver, it's easier.
I have mixed feelings about the main heroine Rune. In the beginning I didn't like her, I found her careless and strange or even completely mad. But after a while I get used to. She is definitely an unconventional and complicated character.
I had good time reading this book.
sarah92's review
3.0
One of Deaver's admirable qualities about his writing is that once you think all is at ease, it actually isn't. A good, casual crime read and strong start to the Rune series. There are some definite twists at the end, and the plot is complex, which holds reader interest.
jodimiller37's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Now but o read the rest of the series
skinnypenguin's review against another edition
4.0
A little funky but fun. Interesting to see some early works by an established writer. Something a trifle different from his usual stuff.
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