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moopish's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? No
4.25
This one expands on Kinsey's family's past which was something I am happy was explored.
Kinsey travels to Mexico at the beginning and that part was very amusing. I found the reasoning behind many character's actions (or even if they actually did those actions) interesting to have unfold as I read.
Kinsey travels to Mexico at the beginning and that part was very amusing. I found the reasoning behind many character's actions (or even if they actually did those actions) interesting to have unfold as I read.
verityw's review against another edition
4.0
Another very enjoyable and very well put together installment in the Kinsey Millhone series. I liked the mystery in this - and I liked the developments around Kinsey herself as well. And the two strands knitted together very nicely. I look forward to see what happens next for her as I keep glomming my way through the series!
mayar_reading_stuff's review against another edition
3.0
Wasn't as fun, but the ending was kind of cool.
natafire's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.25
tommyro's review against another edition
2.0
About one-quarter of the book was unneeded and should have been cut. It had nothing to do with the plot and did not advance any of the characters, particularly Kinsey. Sue Grafton is starting to drift away from her plot more and more with superfluous descriptions and actions. It comes across as padding that just undermines the tension she had been building and that all mysteries must have. Why is she wandering off course so much? I'm hesitant to continue with the series.
amylee218's review against another edition
3.0
This book was okay, if a little longer than I think it needed to be. I was really interested in Kinsey's family issues and would like to read more about how she resolves this. Hopefully there is something in the next few books.
wondernikel's review against another edition
4.0
4...Yes...it has finally happened...I am hooked on Kinsey...her adventures might be a bit out dated but I love find them bittersweet! A story just perfect it's time...
jo_crescent's review against another edition
Satisfying as always. Interesting to come back to these after a foray into Tana French.
luffy79's review against another edition
4.0
"J" is for Jaffe: Wendell Jaffe, dead these past five years. Or so it seemed until his former insurance agent spotted him in the bar of a dusty little resort halfway between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz.
Kinsey Millhone is on the trail of this Jaffe fellow. Each book has its own flavor. I didn't give the book 5 stars because of some dead passages where attempts to drum up suspense were lost on me. Once where Kinsey thought someone was shadowing her, and once where she was being pummelled with bullets in the dark.
Anyway, it's worth mentioning that here, Kinsey's cousins suddenly drop on her and claim family ties. This is a bemusing direction, and maybe it's bound to develop into a feature in the future books?
The book is fine. Quite clever and funny and pertinent. I've always admired authors who can describe architecture plus clothing. I can't do it, even now. Review submitted : by Luffy.
Kinsey Millhone is on the trail of this Jaffe fellow. Each book has its own flavor. I didn't give the book 5 stars because of some dead passages where attempts to drum up suspense were lost on me. Once where Kinsey thought someone was shadowing her, and once where she was being pummelled with bullets in the dark.
Anyway, it's worth mentioning that here, Kinsey's cousins suddenly drop on her and claim family ties. This is a bemusing direction, and maybe it's bound to develop into a feature in the future books?
The book is fine. Quite clever and funny and pertinent. I've always admired authors who can describe architecture plus clothing. I can't do it, even now. Review submitted : by Luffy.
sar_19's review against another edition
3.0
Solid Kinsey book once again connecting all the dots to see the full picture.3.5 stars