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jen286's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It was fun reading the killer and the pursuer's point of view.
dotorsojak's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars firm
One of the best of TP's stand alones. I started to say "unusual in its treatment of some of the secondary or tertiary characters," but in fact this is one of the things I like best about this author. He frequently does treat minor characters well, assumes they are real people, let's them have their say. I think he is unusually good with women--at least insofar as I am able to judge such things.
Recommended.
One of the best of TP's stand alones. I started to say "unusual in its treatment of some of the secondary or tertiary characters," but in fact this is one of the things I like best about this author. He frequently does treat minor characters well, assumes they are real people, let's them have their say. I think he is unusually good with women--at least insofar as I am able to judge such things.
Recommended.
pustulio's review against another edition
3.0
Pues empezo bien pero despues se fue convirtiendo en un libro más de thriller nada nuevo bajo la manga,solamente entretenido.
usbsticky's review against another edition
3.0
This was ok. I've now read quite a few Thomas Perry books. I feel he's missing something that will move him from the just ok type of author to the good ones. The best things about this books are that they are easy to read and get into. The worst thing is that he spreads his character narratives too wide and it's hard for one single character to get developed or to provide a mystery when you see both sides.
Spoilers ahead:
This book at least limits the POV's to two. The story is that a killer goes into a restaurant and systematically shoots and kills everyone inside. The skill with which he does it points to a professional killer. The father of one of the victims hires a professor/ex-cop to find the killer. And he in turn hires an expert.
The POV's are split into 2. One is the expert (Prescott) and how he plans and how he "captures" the killer. The other POV is Varney, the killer. Both stories eventually merge to where they meet. Some time is spent on both stories to build up the characters from their history to their present day status. Though it's mildly interesting when the book is spread like this, it seems to be two novellas instead of one novel. I kinda enjoyed reading both stories but again, I don't really like this type of format.
Spoilers ahead:
This book at least limits the POV's to two. The story is that a killer goes into a restaurant and systematically shoots and kills everyone inside. The skill with which he does it points to a professional killer. The father of one of the victims hires a professor/ex-cop to find the killer. And he in turn hires an expert.
The POV's are split into 2. One is the expert (Prescott) and how he plans and how he "captures" the killer. The other POV is Varney, the killer. Both stories eventually merge to where they meet. Some time is spent on both stories to build up the characters from their history to their present day status. Though it's mildly interesting when the book is spread like this, it seems to be two novellas instead of one novel. I kinda enjoyed reading both stories but again, I don't really like this type of format.
ecari's review against another edition
3.0
Perry never fails to keep me hanging on every word and this novel was no exception. The chase of a professional killer by a man just-this-side of the same same coin lead all over the country and to some nail-biting on my part. Great for anyone who enjoys suspense!
literaryfeline's review against another edition
3.0
http://www.literaryfeline.com/2007/12/pursuit-by-thomas-perry.html
person12109's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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