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mg_in_md_'s review against another edition
3.0
I borrowed my Mom's FirstReads copy of this book. It was a fast read with witty banter and a good mystery. I enjoyed all the food/cooking references too -- it's not often that a mystery book makes me hungry :) I also enjoyed the setting (San Francisco) and the interactions between the characters. I'd be interested in reading more Wyatt Hunt books after reading this one. Another excellent FirstReads selection!
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
3.0
Kinda slow but ok. Rounded up to 3 because I tend to like his books.
kleedc73's review against another edition
4.0
This book features recurring character Wyatt Hunt, my favorite of the usual cast of suspects from John Lescroart's books. Wyatt's PI firm, the Hunt Club, is flagging in the wake of a problem case, to the point that he is thinking of closing up shop. The Hunt Club gets a second chance in the wake of the murder of a prominent philanthropist when Wyatt's junior associate, Mick, comes up with a scheme to get the Hunt Club involved in the investigation. Things get sticky when the investigation turns up potential sex scandals, corruption, fraud and the seamy underbelly of the non-profit machine in San Francisco. Although the ending comes together in a way that might be a little too neat (do murderers ever really make a public confession?), the book is very strong overall. The plot moves quickly and unfolds in an interesting way. Even better, the book develops interesting secondary characters, particularly Tamara, Mick and Jim Parr. If you like any of the prior Wyatt Hunt books, you will like this one.
martyfried's review against another edition
5.0
Great story with many of the beloved characters from the other series, with lots of twists and turns. You probably won't guess who done it, but, as usual, the characters are the main story. If you like them, you'll probably like this one.
nikhil23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
brettp's review against another edition
1.0
Finished "Treasure Hunt" by John Lescroart. I think I'm going to give up on the private eye/murder mystery genre, and this book is to blame. I picked it up solely because the project I'm doing at work is codenamed Treasure Hunt. By the time I was halfway through, I was tired of it. I couldn't wait for it to be over. The dialog was lame and repetitive, and the author seemed to have some kind of food fetish. I *really* don't need to be walked through the entire recipe your character is preparing! So, yeah, not recommended.
caitlinxmartin's review against another edition
3.0
John Lescroart writes character-driven thrillers set in San Francisco. He is, in his own way, a definitive writer of the city. When I think of writers who capture the feel of San Francisco I always think of John Lescroart.
This is the second in a relatively new series by Lescroart and it's a pretty good book. His strengths are on display here with great characterization and wonderful setting of place. Where the book is not up to his usual standard is in its plotting - there's convoluted and then there's Convoluted and this is definitely the latter. When it starts becoming too difficult to keep track of (or care about) all the minor characters and plot threads then it's just too Convoluted.
Still and all a fun read and I'll be interested to see how the series progresses, but my heart belongs to Dismas Hardy (the main character in Lescroart's other long-running series).
This is the second in a relatively new series by Lescroart and it's a pretty good book. His strengths are on display here with great characterization and wonderful setting of place. Where the book is not up to his usual standard is in its plotting - there's convoluted and then there's Convoluted and this is definitely the latter. When it starts becoming too difficult to keep track of (or care about) all the minor characters and plot threads then it's just too Convoluted.
Still and all a fun read and I'll be interested to see how the series progresses, but my heart belongs to Dismas Hardy (the main character in Lescroart's other long-running series).
pussreboots's review against another edition
2.0
Treasure Hunt by John Lescroart is the second book in the Hunt Club series. It's set in San Francisco at a flailing detective agency.
Wyatt Hunt has been sleeping in his car and cutting as many corners as he can to keep the Hunt Club afloat. Things might turn around if he can stay in business long enough to figure out who killed Dominic Como, a high powered activist.
The reason the Hunt Club is on the case at all is because the one remaining employee besides Hunt himself, Mickey Dade found the body. Not having any active cases and needing something to do, Mickey convinces Hunt that they should pursue leads.
The book reads like an early season of Simon & Simon with some Rockford Files thrown in, except that it's set in San Francisco. I mostly read it for the setting and the City and its neighbors are well described.
The mystery itself is a pretty standard detective agency style mystery. If you like that type of mystery, you will probably like this book. I think I would have enjoyed Treasure Hunt if I had read Hunt Club first.
Wyatt Hunt has been sleeping in his car and cutting as many corners as he can to keep the Hunt Club afloat. Things might turn around if he can stay in business long enough to figure out who killed Dominic Como, a high powered activist.
The reason the Hunt Club is on the case at all is because the one remaining employee besides Hunt himself, Mickey Dade found the body. Not having any active cases and needing something to do, Mickey convinces Hunt that they should pursue leads.
The book reads like an early season of Simon & Simon with some Rockford Files thrown in, except that it's set in San Francisco. I mostly read it for the setting and the City and its neighbors are well described.
The mystery itself is a pretty standard detective agency style mystery. If you like that type of mystery, you will probably like this book. I think I would have enjoyed Treasure Hunt if I had read Hunt Club first.
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