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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
This is a typical Robert Dugoni. It is a good story with a nice pace to it and interesting characters. A good read,
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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This book started off with a lighthearted courtroom scene. It grabbed my attention, but didn’t prepare me for the intense murder mystery that was to come. The investigation into what happened in the shelter was really interesting. The journey to uncovering the truth kept me really engaged. Donley was a very likable lead character. His commitment to helping his client was noble, but a little unhinged. He turned into a full-fledged action hero with a firearm and risky secret missions. That was a bit extreme for me. It still managed to be a really good story. Robert Dugoni never lets me down.
A really good read with characters I could care about. I wish Peter's wife was a little more developed but you can't have it all, right? The story didn't feel rushed and it didn't speed to an undeveloped conclusion so I really enjoyed it!
Lent with KU, as this is more or less a courtroom-drama, not really my kind of book, and also male MC, which I do not prefer, also I thought it might be set in our time, which is obviously not the case, so no smartphones, no social media, etc., one of the cases where should have read more about the book before lending it, at least I did not pay for it (having lent it).
Beginning with the Parrot is turning me off from the book, will read on, but see a DNF coming.
Skimmed a few 2 star reviews, one stating, that this is an older book which was not published until now, seems to me the author has matured and this looks to me like a money grab, one more reason to DNF. But I will read on, to see how the main story starts.
Read the Acknowledgments, skimmed to the finding of the body, and had not further interest.
DNF, no book for me. Two stars, as I should have realized that from the get-go, and I liked the authors fist 4 books of the Tracy Crosswhite series (have not read more, but own 5-7 as ebooks).
So, with 2 stars, I cannot recommend this one. If interested, please check other reviews and the blurb.
Beginning with the Parrot is turning me off from the book, will read on, but see a DNF coming.
Skimmed a few 2 star reviews, one stating, that this is an older book which was not published until now, seems to me the author has matured and this looks to me like a money grab, one more reason to DNF. But I will read on, to see how the main story starts.
Read the Acknowledgments, skimmed to the finding of the body, and had not further interest.
DNF, no book for me. Two stars, as I should have realized that from the get-go, and I liked the authors fist 4 books of the Tracy Crosswhite series (have not read more, but own 5-7 as ebooks).
So, with 2 stars, I cannot recommend this one. If interested, please check other reviews and the blurb.
The first few chapters didn't grab me but once it got going, I didn't want to put it down. I think I liked this one more than any of the Tracy Crosswhite books. The plot wasn't what I thought it would be and I enjoyed the unfolding of the mystery. I liked the characters quite a bit and there were plenty of them.
This is my quick, "just finished this and need to get some thoughts down" review. The more detailed review is on C-Spot Reviews: http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/5749.
This is my quick, "just finished this and need to get some thoughts down" review. The more detailed review is on C-Spot Reviews: http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/5749.
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes