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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
"Septagon" war mein erstes Buch der Reihe, aber ich konnte der Geschichte trotzdem problemlos folgen. Der Fall war gut ausgearbeitet und mir hat besonders gefallen, dass das Zaubern eine so große Rolle spielte und ein bedeutsamer Aspekt der Morde war. Der Autor hat dies, und die verschiedenen Rätsel, mit denen die Polizei konfrontiert wurde, faszinierend dargestellt und dadurch hat man auch gesehen, wie intelligent der Täter eigentlich ist und wie gründlich er alles durchdacht und geplant hat. Als Leser erfährt man seine Identität schon früh, aber das hat der Spannung für mich keinen Abbruch getan und die Einblicke in sein Leben und seinen Verstand fand ich sehr interessant.
Ich muss sagen, dass die Protagonisten für mich ein bisschen zu sehr im Hintergrund geblieben sind, obwohl man in diesem Band einiges über sie erfährt, da der Mörder einfach eine sehr starke Persönlichkeit hat und ich die Hintergründe seiner Taten irgendwie faszinierend fand. Trotzdem fand ich Jessica und Kevin sympathisch und sie sind auf jeden Fall beide gute Ermittler, die ihre Stärken und Schwächen haben.
Die Ermittlungsarbeit war meiner Meinung nach realistisch dargestellt und obwohl die Handlung in mancher Hinsicht vorhersehbar war, gab es ein paar überraschende Enthüllungen und die Geschichte wurde gerade gegen Ende sehr spannend, sodass man mit den Charakteren hoffen und bangen konnte. Die sich immer mehr zuspitzende Situation war fesselnd und ich wollte das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen; nun habe ich definitiv vor, noch die anderen Bände der Reihe zu lesen.
Ich muss sagen, dass die Protagonisten für mich ein bisschen zu sehr im Hintergrund geblieben sind, obwohl man in diesem Band einiges über sie erfährt, da der Mörder einfach eine sehr starke Persönlichkeit hat und ich die Hintergründe seiner Taten irgendwie faszinierend fand. Trotzdem fand ich Jessica und Kevin sympathisch und sie sind auf jeden Fall beide gute Ermittler, die ihre Stärken und Schwächen haben.
Die Ermittlungsarbeit war meiner Meinung nach realistisch dargestellt und obwohl die Handlung in mancher Hinsicht vorhersehbar war, gab es ein paar überraschende Enthüllungen und die Geschichte wurde gerade gegen Ende sehr spannend, sodass man mit den Charakteren hoffen und bangen konnte. Die sich immer mehr zuspitzende Situation war fesselnd und ich wollte das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen; nun habe ich definitiv vor, noch die anderen Bände der Reihe zu lesen.
Alright, so this just needed to marinate and I was still thinking about it, about an hour after I finished it.
I actually loved this, just like the others. Catching serial killer books is like a part of my personality now. Thank you.
I actually loved this, just like the others. Catching serial killer books is like a part of my personality now. Thank you.
This is my second Richard Montanari novel, but the fourth in the series. The Rosary Girls I enjoyed, but I didn't particularly warm to Kevin Byrne, but after this one I have changed my opinion of him.
The story is an interesting one, about Ludo and his magician's tricks and the lives of seven teenage runaways.
It's a clever idea, one of the more original ones I've come across, but I still feel like they didn't use it to maximum effect. Montanari describes this fantastic house with rooms that move and secret hatches. It's a brilliant opportunity for the characters to get lost inside with the victim and the murderer but nothing like that happened, instead the house got burnt down!
At the start of the novel, I found it annoying that the author constantly mentioned how hot it was and what it was like in Philly, which although was interesting, got irritating pretty quickly.
Montanari never fails to provide a quick, exciting read, but doesn't retain in the memory very long.
The story is an interesting one, about Ludo and his magician's tricks and the lives of seven teenage runaways.
It's a clever idea, one of the more original ones I've come across, but I still feel like they didn't use it to maximum effect. Montanari describes this fantastic house with rooms that move and secret hatches. It's a brilliant opportunity for the characters to get lost inside with the victim and the murderer but nothing like that happened, instead the house got burnt down!
At the start of the novel, I found it annoying that the author constantly mentioned how hot it was and what it was like in Philly, which although was interesting, got irritating pretty quickly.
Montanari never fails to provide a quick, exciting read, but doesn't retain in the memory very long.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I found this book to be really good for the first 80%. The cat and mouse game with the serial killer, who is the son of a magician, was really intriguing. He kills young runaways in creepy ways, inspired by his father's 'magic'. The book is full of puzzles and illusions, making it a fun and thrilling read. I was on the edge of my seat throughout most of the book. The build-up was great, but unfortunately, the last 20% was underwhelming. The clues and chase to catch the killer were a perfect storyline in itself and the plot twist was average and maybe unnecessary. I felt like it didn't add much to the story. However, the serial killer was unique and interesting, and I loved how the author incorporated his father's magic into the killer's MO. It was a really interesting concept that made the book stand out from other thrillers. I just wish the ending was a bit more satisfying. Despite that, I would still recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good thriller. The book is well-written, and the story is engaging and suspenseful. It's definitely worth a read!
This is my second Richard Montanari novel, but the fourth in the series. The Rosary Girls I enjoyed, but I didn't particularly warm to Kevin Byrne, but after this one I have changed my opinion of him.
The story is an interesting one, about Ludo and his magician's tricks and the lives of seven teenage runaways.
It's a clever idea, one of the more original ones I've come across, but I still feel like they didn't use it to maximum effect. Montanari describes this fantastic house with rooms that move and secret hatches. It's a brilliant opportunity for the characters to get lost inside with the victim and the murderer but nothing like that happened, instead the house got burnt down!
At the start of the novel, I found it annoying that the author constantly mentioned how hot it was and what it was like in Philly, which although was interesting, got irritating pretty quickly.
Montanari never fails to provide a quick, exciting read, but doesn't retain in the memory very long.
The story is an interesting one, about Ludo and his magician's tricks and the lives of seven teenage runaways.
It's a clever idea, one of the more original ones I've come across, but I still feel like they didn't use it to maximum effect. Montanari describes this fantastic house with rooms that move and secret hatches. It's a brilliant opportunity for the characters to get lost inside with the victim and the murderer but nothing like that happened, instead the house got burnt down!
At the start of the novel, I found it annoying that the author constantly mentioned how hot it was and what it was like in Philly, which although was interesting, got irritating pretty quickly.
Montanari never fails to provide a quick, exciting read, but doesn't retain in the memory very long.
This was an interesting read, serial killer based plots are always a win for me. I liked the personalisation of the murders, I think it was nice to know more about the victims, and not always focus on the perpetrator and the murders themselves. I love the idea of faerwood, it sounds amazing.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved this book from the first page, a real page turner.