Reviews

One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner

luthernow's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

0.25

Hated it.

reaganwhitaker's review against another edition

5.0

I really loved this book. Fast paced and keeps you completely absorbed in the plot. It was twisty and jumpy in the best ways.

I’ve read mystery for years and didn’t figure out the reveal till the end. 5 stars!

harleybrewpup's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

nate545's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

me_alley's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.0

Not as good as the first in the series.  But I am ploughing through. On to #3. 

jimmylynch05's review against another edition

fast-paced

2.5

mysteriesandhistories's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Too slow in the beginning with far too much description of minor details and events, but comes good in the second half. 

thepagelady's review against another edition

5.0

I don't know about you guys but I am a huge Lisa Gardner fan! There are very few of her books that I haven't read!

In One Step Too Far we follow Frankie Elkin as she helps search for a missing man in the national forest. Even though the police have given up a group of people including the man's father hasn't. And Frankie being who she is can't turn them away. It doesn't take long for her to figure out that there is something a lot darker going on.

Such a thrilling suspenseful ride! A thriller that gives you the chills but also has humor and heart is such a wonderful mix! I really couldn't read this fast enough! I love Frankie Elkin. She is far from perfect but she is still a good person but I also enjoyed getting to know Frankie a little better. But honestly every single one of the characters are wonderful. Each one has something that makes you want to get to know them better. The setting of this story is the dark and huge woods of the national park, perfect setting for a thriller! I wonder what the next adventure Lisa Gardner has planned for us in the next Frankie Elkin series!

Eight people went into the woods. How many will come out?

Thank you Dutton Books for sharing this wonderful mystery with me!

geebux's review

challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

kelseycanada's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75