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arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
3.0
This one has some heft to it, and the ambiguity of the ending is nice. The way the murderer set the scene didn't sound plausible to me.
Why, oh why, do the characters in these books trust Kinsey when she says, "Trust me, I'm just the investigator." And why, oh why, is Kinsey not more forthcoming with the cops, although they seem to trust her a lot.
I admit reading this book made me want fast food. The ownership of a boat with its own private pier drove home the wealth of Renata and Wendall more than any description could have. Mac acted so weird that I expected him to be part of it. I enjoyed Kinsey's introspection regarding her family and could have used more of it.
Why, oh why, do the characters in these books trust Kinsey when she says, "Trust me, I'm just the investigator." And why, oh why, is Kinsey not more forthcoming with the cops, although they seem to trust her a lot.
I admit reading this book made me want fast food. The ownership of a boat with its own private pier drove home the wealth of Renata and Wendall more than any description could have. Mac acted so weird that I expected him to be part of it. I enjoyed Kinsey's introspection regarding her family and could have used more of it.
morr_books's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
alyssakatherine's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.75
amandajeanne's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
vivamonty's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I’m reading these in order and this is one of the weaker books. The mystery was compelling but the plot seemed to meander. Interesting subplot about Kinsey’s extended family though. I feel like that’s setting up a longer arc.
oohsarracuda's review against another edition
4.0
Originally read in the 1990s. Really, really like this one.
gracenow's review against another edition
3.0
Not nearly as good as many of here. Kinsey discovers she has family in this one, that was pretty interesting, but almost nothing with Henry or Rosie and at the end of the book (not spoiler) she gets philosophical in a way that's totally out of character.
annabelle42688's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holds up.