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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
It wasn’t until part way through that I really started enjoying it. All the beginning part with just Proctor was rather boring, not a enjoyable character and just too many pages of his POV.
Nothing like closing a book and feeling completely content. I love this series and these characters. I was a little worried at the beginning that the main character was going to be Proctor and we were going to gave an action novel on our hands. That did not come to pass, but then I worried that events were going to unfold predictably. Shortly after that things changed, my predictions changed, then they changed again. I was questioning what was going to happen every few pages and I never really do that. I knew what I wanted to happen, it didn't end up happening but that's ok, this was still great.
This entry definitely highlights the characters, and gives us a deeper insight into Constance. I guess there is still a mystery of sorts, but it felt different than other books in the series. Pendergast is almost a side character, and while that's not ideal, in this novel it worked. I'm not sure where things are going to go from here, but I'm still enjoying the ride. If I could have read it in one sitting I would have, and that's what I love about these novels, they are engrossing.
This entry definitely highlights the characters, and gives us a deeper insight into Constance. I guess there is still a mystery of sorts, but it felt different than other books in the series. Pendergast is almost a side character, and while that's not ideal, in this novel it worked. I'm not sure where things are going to go from here, but I'm still enjoying the ride. If I could have read it in one sitting I would have, and that's what I love about these novels, they are engrossing.
An interesting continuation. Could this be the last Pendergast novel?
I thought the last few Pendergast books were a little subpar when compared to the rest of the cannon but the series is back with this novel. It was very well written and had more of a gripping plot than the last few. If you are a fan of the series you are in for a treat.
I love the authors and Pendergast in equal amounts. That said, however, I did not love the last two novels as much as previous ones. This one was still an enjoyable novel but I felt some of the character interactions were forced and a bit too convenient. I also missed Pendergast and the insight into his case-solving methods. I have never really loved Constance so that may be a bit of the problem for me.
Despite all of these criticisms, I still read this one as quickly as I have read the others and will continue to follow this series going forward.
Despite all of these criticisms, I still read this one as quickly as I have read the others and will continue to follow this series going forward.
A return to form for a series of books I have been a fan of for a long time.
9 horse’s tails out of 10
9 horse’s tails out of 10
4.5 stars
So I liked this one, although when it first started, I wasn't sure if I would like a story that seemed to revolve around Proctor. But I found the first part of the book with his journey to be interesting. I also liked Constance a little more in this book than the previous book, but she is starting to become tiresome. Also, much of what she did in this book I was able to predict partway through the book. Even the choice she made at the end was something I thought she might do. And yet, I really liked the chase scene with Proctor, and I liked finding out how Pendergast "comes back from the dead". Okay, that's not really a spoiler because you KNEW he couldn't be dead, lol. It was just a matter of how they were going to do it. The interactions between Constance and Diogenes were definitely interesting, although one part of it (you'll see when you get there) made me uncomfortable. I have to say that the whole bunch of them (Constance, Aloyisius, Diogenes, etc.) are all a bit insane--some of them just have enough sanity to allow them to function in society, lol. Still, I really liked how the ARC of Diogenes developed although I think the ending could have been more dramatic and final. But when it comes to the Pendergast books, no one is ever gone for good, lol. After three (four?) books in a row with Constance and her past relationship with Diogenes, well, I'm ready for a change. I am hoping that we don't hear from them for a while so I can see Pendergast with Nora Kelly or Agosta. Even Smithback (the ghost of Smithback?) would be a welcome change, lol! Regardless, I will be reading the next book with interest!
So I liked this one, although when it first started, I wasn't sure if I would like a story that seemed to revolve around Proctor. But I found the first part of the book with his journey to be interesting. I also liked Constance a little more in this book than the previous book, but she is starting to become tiresome. Also, much of what she did in this book I was able to predict partway through the book. Even the choice she made at the end was something I thought she might do. And yet, I really liked the chase scene with Proctor, and I liked finding out how Pendergast "comes back from the dead". Okay, that's not really a spoiler because you KNEW he couldn't be dead, lol. It was just a matter of how they were going to do it. The interactions between Constance and Diogenes were definitely interesting, although one part of it (you'll see when you get there) made me uncomfortable. I have to say that the whole bunch of them (Constance, Aloyisius, Diogenes, etc.) are all a bit insane--some of them just have enough sanity to allow them to function in society, lol. Still, I really liked how the ARC of Diogenes developed although I think the ending could have been more dramatic and final. But when it comes to the Pendergast books, no one is ever gone for good, lol. After three (four?) books in a row with Constance and her past relationship with Diogenes, well, I'm ready for a change. I am hoping that we don't hear from them for a while so I can see Pendergast with Nora Kelly or Agosta. Even Smithback (the ghost of Smithback?) would be a welcome change, lol! Regardless, I will be reading the next book with interest!
The first 20% of the book was a prolonged-af chase scene, which - despite the exciting airplanes and high stakes - got reeeeally boring. Things picked up after that. I liked the psychological elements to this installment, though the heights of vindictiveness became pretty unpleasant toward the end. Not the best in the series, not the worst. I hope the threads they left hanging don't lead to the rather predictable future plotlines they imply.
Not as good as other Pendergast novels, but they sure are addicting.
It took me too long to pick up this book. I've read every Pendergast novel and I actually believed the end of Crimson Tide.
I gave this book 5 stars because I give all Pendergast novels 5 stars.
Now the down and dirty. This book was way too much Diogenes and Constance. At the beginning I was expecting a Procter and Pendergast novel and was hoping for it. It's long overdue.
This book had so little Pendergast (who I read this series for) that it feels like they put enough of him in it to have it labeled as Prendergast #16.
It didn't get interesting until over half way through, Part 6. The only reason I plugged along was because I know there is the next book in November.
All in all you could've skipped this book. The best part was the "One Week Later" in the Epilogue. Finally!
I gave this book 5 stars because I give all Pendergast novels 5 stars.
Now the down and dirty. This book was way too much Diogenes and Constance. At the beginning I was expecting a Procter and Pendergast novel and was hoping for it. It's long overdue.
This book had so little Pendergast (who I read this series for) that it feels like they put enough of him in it to have it labeled as Prendergast #16.
It didn't get interesting until over half way through, Part 6. The only reason I plugged along was because I know there is the next book in November.
All in all you could've skipped this book. The best part was the "One Week Later" in the Epilogue. Finally!