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ashleybhaley's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
I really enjoyed this older whodunit. It’s very original and is based on book dealers and bookshops. The humor was subtle and if you weren’t paying close attention you might miss it. Can’t wait to continue on in the series.
I really enjoyed this older whodunit. It’s very original and is based on book dealers and bookshops. The humor was subtle and if you weren’t paying close attention you might miss it. Can’t wait to continue on in the series.
labajas5280's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pickleballlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Bibliophiles will enjoy learning the ins and outs of the book trade. Author John Dunning actually owned his own bookstore in Denver's famed book row. He was also a Denver cop and knows how to pen a good mystery.
westminstergirlreads's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed the details about book trading and selling.Looking forward to reading more in this series.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
wow, a fun tale with twists and turns, and I couldn't quite pin point who was the guilty party so I loved the "reveal" at the end. I listed to this on audio, so I think that really added to the feel of the story as well
All the information about books, book buying and selling - such a view into a whole system of owning/loving/acquiring books - I had no idea how it was run and the peak into the world was just fascinating!
I really enjoyed this one! BUT, I am an avid Stephen King fan so I cringed every time he made a bad comment about him! :)
All the information about books, book buying and selling - such a view into a whole system of owning/loving/acquiring books - I had no idea how it was run and the peak into the world was just fascinating!
I really enjoyed this one! BUT, I am an avid Stephen King fan so I cringed every time he made a bad comment about him! :)
bria528's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
retroreader17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
writer_matt's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
Great book. It was a real slow-burn--half of the plot didn't even happen until about 75 pages in, but it was totally worth waiting for. I can't wait to read the rest of the series to see what Janeway gets up to. Great lead character for a series.
danchrist's review against another edition
4.0
One of my all time favorite police procedurals. Cliff Janeway is a guy I'd love to have a beer with, and who's shop I'd love to browse through.
This is my second time reading it, and I think I enjoyed it more this time than the first. If you're a mystery fan, do not miss it.
This is my second time reading it, and I think I enjoyed it more this time than the first. If you're a mystery fan, do not miss it.