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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
Well, thank the non-existent lord above... We finally have a winner, after three consecutive duds. I was scared that I would have to give up on this series, but yay, this one was everything I'm used to from Val McDermid. Now, I'm really looking forward to the next one!
It's a satisfying mystery and all the character bits were nice additions. The only thing that did truly annoy me a little, was the whole we're not gonna talk about our cases so we don't realise we're tracking the same killer until it's almost too late between Carol and Tony, but we as reader know, wink wink nudge nudge get it. Everything else, thumbs up.
It's a satisfying mystery and all the character bits were nice additions. The only thing that did truly annoy me a little, was the whole we're not gonna talk about our cases so we don't realise we're tracking the same killer until it's almost too late between Carol and Tony, but we as reader know, wink wink nudge nudge get it. Everything else, thumbs up.
So prepare to laugh at me :-)) A few chapters into the book, I realized I had read this book before, but this is not the funny part. I could not remember the killer’s identity, so the book wasn't spoiled for me. Isn't a poor memory just wonderful? Joking aside, I have one problem with this book and the others in the Tony Hill series: their title. I find their titles completely irrelevant. I suppose Val is as bad in choosing titles as I am. I wish I were as good in writing as she is!
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
dark
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
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Upon second reading, I've decided to bump down to 3 stars, only because the middle section was drawn out too much and the ending rushed.
I'm strongly predisposed to love any book featuring Tony Hill and Carol Jordan; and this was no exception.
Loved getting a bit of info about Tony's background, although it was a bit twee how it all worked out.
Nonetheless, bring on the next one Val McDermid!
Loved getting a bit of info about Tony's background, although it was a bit twee how it all worked out.
Nonetheless, bring on the next one Val McDermid!
Weer een spannende thriller rond profiler Tony Hill. Op naar het volgende deel...
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated