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kcallum's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ksparks's review against another edition
4.0
Another solid, intricately plotted mystery with great characterization. This one was particularly fun because you get to learn more about Banks the man, Hatchley is back for this one working with Susan Gay and the disgusting "Dirty Dick" Burgess is back. I love the Yorkshire setting and if you choose to listen to the book, James Langton is a fantastic audiobook narrator--all of his voices seem real.
andreasheafer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
2.0
pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
Police procedurals especially from Great Britain are some of my favorite mysteries. I have read about Inspectors Lynley, Allyn, Thanet and now Allen Banks. His beat is the Yorkshire area of England. Final Account is my first book by Robinson and I do want to know more about his character and his cases.
Final Account starts off with a bang literally. Why would anyone want to kill a mild mannered accountant? What could this person be involved in that would create the mess that Banks is uncovering?
Allen Banks methodically works though the case with the help and some interference from other law officials. This murder gets more complicated with every passing chapter.
If you are interested in a long running series with fascinating cases and the opportunity to get to know the characters, this may be the series for you.
Final Account starts off with a bang literally. Why would anyone want to kill a mild mannered accountant? What could this person be involved in that would create the mess that Banks is uncovering?
Allen Banks methodically works though the case with the help and some interference from other law officials. This murder gets more complicated with every passing chapter.
If you are interested in a long running series with fascinating cases and the opportunity to get to know the characters, this may be the series for you.
perri's review against another edition
3.0
This is probably a more authentic police procedural in that the Inspectors interview people with varying degrees of success, discuss possible scenarios with each other...the case moves slowly. I prefer a little more action in my thrillers-I liked it-three stars.
stackwoodlibrary's review against another edition
3.0
Finally getting around to reading the Inspector Banks series (even allowing myself to read out of order - whaaat?)(only a *bit*). Such quick, smooth reads, there's a small pool of characters, so all the focus is on the mystery (and the occasional in-house twist, like Headsley returning to the precinct bringing all his nasty habits back with him). A sufficient amount of twists to make this a whodunit. If you've watched the show, time to join me and catch up on these novels.
scherzo's review against another edition
2.0
Needs more detecting and less so-called "feeling," especially the ending where the reader is told Banks has feelings for practically every character in the book including the whiny murder who claims all his crimes are the victims' fault.
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