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cutenanya's review against another edition
4.0
This book is fast-paced, action-paced, no nonsense thriller, with a solid plot based on sound logical reasoning. Perhaps this excellent aspect of the book is why it gets raving reviews and a high rating on Goodreads. After reading a bunch of books with plot holes, this book is refreshing. Unfortunately, nothing is perfect and the cast in this book is not quite my liking.
Zoe Bentley is a logical, high focused forensic psychologist who became a forensic psychologist . While Zoe is professional and does not wander to talk about clothes, jewelry or other elements that distract from the plot, she is also direct and cold, to the point it makes people feel like she's an a$$hole. However, this is not the main reason why I dislike Zoe, it's her carelessness with handling the case files. I'm also in the law enforcement business and there are strict guidelines as to how you can handle any information related to crimes. Therefore, it's extremely unacceptable . As a profiler, she should also be aware of the fact that serial killers might stick around and around investigating officers just to keep track of the investigation. Her action could have serious consequences and might even tip off the culprit. Other than that, she's a character that the readers can relate with (in a certain way) and the last part was well done.
I'm also a bit put off by Tatum (is it just me or do images of Channing Tatum pop into people's mind when you try to imagine what Tatum's like? I know the description doesn't fit but somehow that name sticks so much I just can't shake the image off). He's not a bad character but the first time when he met Martinez, I thought he's an a$$hole. This probably is why I think Zoe and Tatum would make a wonderful couple and partners in crime detection (they're BOTH A$$HOLES) wwww.
The rest of the cast is fine, particularly Andrea (who doesn't like a cute little sister who can COOK wonderful meals and stick by you at all times?)
This book ends at a point where it makes me dying for the next book and though Zoe and Tatum started out as a$$holes, I think as the story progresses, they'll make a great team.
Zoe Bentley is a logical, high focused forensic psychologist who
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has accurately deduced the real identity of a serial killer when she was just 14 and thenSpoiler
because the police didn't believe her and tried to pin the murders on an innocent kid. As a result, the serial killer got away with the murders and continuously taunted Zoe with reminders of her pastSpoiler
for Zoe to spread all the crime scene photos on the surface of a bar in full public viewSpoiler
how she handled the rescue of the familyI'm also a bit put off by Tatum (is it just me or do images of Channing Tatum pop into people's mind when you try to imagine what Tatum's like? I know the description doesn't fit but somehow that name sticks so much I just can't shake the image off). He's not a bad character but the first time when he met Martinez, I thought he's an a$$hole. This probably is why I think Zoe and Tatum would make a wonderful couple and partners in crime detection (they're BOTH A$$HOLES) wwww.
The rest of the cast is fine, particularly Andrea (who doesn't like a cute little sister who can COOK wonderful meals and stick by you at all times?)
This book ends at a point where it makes me dying for the next book and though Zoe and Tatum started out as a$$holes, I think as the story progresses, they'll make a great team.
martynov94's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ignited_redqueen75's review against another edition
5.0
This book was intense and reminded me of watching criminal minds, a definite must read if you like thrillers, i couldn't put it down! Loved it!
linzthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I thought that A Killer's Mind was an interesting and quick thriller read. I liked how the book bounced between Zoe's past, her current investigation, and the killer's perspective. It made the story feel more like it showed you how she profiled and whether it was accurate versus telling the reader. Zoe initially felt a little one-dimmensional, but she grew on me a bit. I'm curious to see where the series goes.
For my complete review, check out https://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2024/03/book-review-killers-mind-by-mike-omer.html.
For my complete review, check out https://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2024/03/book-review-killers-mind-by-mike-omer.html.
lexieghl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
3.0
I've gone back and forth on whether to go two or three stars. I settled on three because the first half or so of the book had me trying to talk other people into reading it with me. It was interesting and fun and felt fairly plausible. The author's style felt very similar to [a:Robert Dugoni|63650|Robert Dugoni|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1405264763p2/63650.jpg]'s Tracy Crosswhite series. But as the book progressed, I became much less enthused.
There were a few things that bothered me about the writing, including the female character not feeling particularly genuine, but the biggest was the overused plot device of not communicating. Whether it was Zoe not communicating with Tatum or Zoe and Tatum not communicating with the appropriate law enforcement folks. It feels like the author is taking the easiest option to get to the conclusion they want. And it was used more than once in this book which compounds the frustration I felt.
I will say that the very last page left us with what could be a great sequel but I don't know that I like Zoe or Tatum enough to bother with it.
There were a few things that bothered me about the writing, including the female character not feeling particularly genuine, but the biggest was the overused plot device of not communicating. Whether it was Zoe not communicating with Tatum or Zoe and Tatum not communicating with the appropriate law enforcement folks. It feels like the author is taking the easiest option to get to the conclusion they want. And it was used more than once in this book which compounds the frustration I felt.
I will say that the very last page left us with what could be a great sequel but I don't know that I like Zoe or Tatum enough to bother with it.
idle_reader's review against another edition
4.0
A friend recommended this series to be because I told her about the Unsub series by Meg Gardiner. While I still like Unsub a little better for it’s action scenes and plots loosely based on actual serial killers, this was very entertaining. Less action and more about the psychology of the serial killer which was very interesting. I will definitely be reading the other two.
I loved Zoe and Tatum as a team. They couldn’t be more different, yet they complimented each other very well.
Great cliff hanger at the end to get me fully invested.
I loved Zoe and Tatum as a team. They couldn’t be more different, yet they complimented each other very well.
Great cliff hanger at the end to get me fully invested.
readingroodle's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marie_remarka's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0