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ricksilva's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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
2.0
Cop drama set in 1970s Philadelphia.
The story involves the police investigation of serial rapist case, while a major reorganization of the department is taking place. Of the two main plots, the restructuring of the department and creation of a Special Operations branch is actually the more interesting of the two, as Inspector Wohl has to juggle the career ambitions and department politics to get his new division up and running fast.
There are also a surprising number of romantic subplots, especially considering that the overall tone is macho-and-then-some. An additional storyline involving a series of burglaries seems to be a weak attempt at comic relief that leans into a lot of casual homophobia.
The interaction between the characters is handled well, and the dialogue is full of rapid-fire quips.
Unfortunately, the big resolution owes a lot more to coincidence than police work, and the villain ends up feeling like an afterthought.
The story involves the police investigation of serial rapist case, while a major reorganization of the department is taking place. Of the two main plots, the restructuring of the department and creation of a Special Operations branch is actually the more interesting of the two, as Inspector Wohl has to juggle the career ambitions and department politics to get his new division up and running fast.
There are also a surprising number of romantic subplots, especially considering that the overall tone is macho-and-then-some. An additional storyline involving a series of burglaries seems to be a weak attempt at comic relief that leans into a lot of casual homophobia.
The interaction between the characters is handled well, and the dialogue is full of rapid-fire quips.
Unfortunately, the big resolution owes a lot more to coincidence than police work, and the villain ends up feeling like an afterthought.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexism, Police brutality, Racism, and Rape
utbw42's review
4.0
This is the second in the Badge of Honor series and I blew through this one much like I did the first. Solid, hard-hitting, and grabs you from the start. Can't wait until the next one. Matt Payne is the rising star in this series.
pjmurphy3's review
5.0
It took a while to get into the book. The way the author kept diverting from the main story I found to be annoying. But once all the players had been introduced the story flowed quicker and quicker. I enjoyed the directions the story took. I wod recommend this book to anyone who likes crime/mystery novels.
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