Reviews

The Bookseller by Mark Pryor

willbefunorelse's review

2.0

This was a lot better paced than ... whatever book it was I read last year where I said that Moe did it.

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cindyreads2024's review

5.0

A wonderful read! I thoroughly enjoyed the story, setting, and characters. The characters were well-developed and unique. The storytelling intriguing yet fluid. I eagerly awaited free moments to pick up the book and escape into the story. Looking forward to his next book...already bought it and sitting on my bookshelf!

nekreader's review

2.0

Wanted to like it, Paris etc, but no. Think I’ll pass on the rest of the series.

heidenkind's review

Pretty good for the most part. Too many coincidences to be believed and the last 50 pages dragged like whoa, but overall a really good, well-told story. Will definitely be reading other books by this author.

guylou's review

4.0

If a book has the work "book" in the title and the story takes place in Paris; I just can't resist reading it. The Bookseller by Mark Pryor is the first book in a new mystery/thriller series entitled Hugo Marston. Hugo Marston, head of security at the American Embassy in Paris, witnesses the kidnapping of his friend Max, a bouquiniste. The story takes you on a fast pace man hunt all over Paris looking for answers and solve the mystery. Great start to this new series. I am looking forward to the next installment.

tessisreading2's review

3.0

Competently written thriller; the author did a good job keeping the action moving and avoiding allowing any red herrings to get too prominent. I didn’t feel particularly attached to any of the characters, however, so probably won’t continue the series.

tlindhorst's review

3.0

I would say this was a solid B first novel. I loved the evocation of Paris, its bouquinistes, the feel of the architecture. There were many characters flowing in and out -- hard to hang on to all of them. Some of the plotting seemed slow, but overall, enjoyable.

hoosgracie's review

4.0

This was quite a good suspense/mystery. Set in Paris, it features the head of the US Embassy's security as the main protagonist. When a friend of his, who is a book seller on the Seine, is killed, Hugo investigates his murder. Hugo is from Texas originally and wears cowboy boots. Paris itself is well drawn and there is a smattering of French throughout the book.

maelyn's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

rjmcewan's review

4.0

Enjoyable whodunit...sometimes the characters took WAY too long to get to the obvious conclusion, and some clumsy phrasing, but on the whole I was happy to spend a few hours in Paris with Hugo Marston and friends. I'll be happy to read the next!