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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I just really enjoy this series. It's not my favorite book ever, but it still had a good twist I didn't predict (despite my attempts) and fit well in with the rest of the books so far. I might describe this one as a bit more mild, which is fine with me.
I've read every book that Lincoln & Child have done together, and this one was probably one of my favorites. Often in the Pendergast series, they have a tendency to get bogged down with Pendergast's wealth, his relationship to Constance, and Pendergast's own misanthropy. With 'Verses for the Dead,' they returned to a more standard serial killer mystery and introduced two characters I hope they bring back: Dr. Fauchet and Armstrong Coldmoon.
With giving Pendergast a partner who was his opposite in nearly every way (Coldmoon is Lakota, from the Rez, poor, with simple tastes, and was more by-the-book), it only served to enhance Pendergast's character in ways that even his pairings with D'Agosta did not highlight. SA Coldmoon was an interesting character in and of himself. I could stand to see him brought back for more adventures in the future.
There were no major revelations about Pendergast's family. No major twists or turns. This book really did not add to the overall story of Pendergast's world. It's a good stand-alone, much like 'Still Life with Crows' was. Because of this, it was a refreshing revelation, especially since the last few books had been a little heavy and plodding with that sort of history.
I could definitely stand to see them to a few more Pendergast books like this one. Get back to the simple art of chasing down serial killers, fellas. It makes for better books.
With giving Pendergast a partner who was his opposite in nearly every way (Coldmoon is Lakota, from the Rez, poor, with simple tastes, and was more by-the-book), it only served to enhance Pendergast's character in ways that even his pairings with D'Agosta did not highlight. SA Coldmoon was an interesting character in and of himself. I could stand to see him brought back for more adventures in the future.
There were no major revelations about Pendergast's family. No major twists or turns. This book really did not add to the overall story of Pendergast's world. It's a good stand-alone, much like 'Still Life with Crows' was. Because of this, it was a refreshing revelation, especially since the last few books had been a little heavy and plodding with that sort of history.
I could definitely stand to see them to a few more Pendergast books like this one. Get back to the simple art of chasing down serial killers, fellas. It makes for better books.
A nice surprise! After reading the last Pendergast novel, 'City of Endless Night', I thought I would be over and done with the Pendergast series. This book changed my opinion.
For the first time, the protagonist is assigned a partner, which makes for some interesting challenges, and some light humorous moments.
With an exciting and suspenseful finish, 'Verses for the Dead' is one of the few Pendergast novels that I thoroughly enjoyed. A must read.
For the first time, the protagonist is assigned a partner, which makes for some interesting challenges, and some light humorous moments.
With an exciting and suspenseful finish, 'Verses for the Dead' is one of the few Pendergast novels that I thoroughly enjoyed. A must read.
3.5 stelle
Nonostante siano passate un po' di ore dal momento in cui ho finito di leggere questo libro, continuo a non capire se mi sia piaciuto o no. Parto con il dire che di sicuro la trama è accattivante, ti invoglia subito a comprare e a leggere il libro. La storia di per se mi è piaciuta: il vero problema è che la prima metà del libro è molto lenta. In alcuni casi la lettura del libro è stata rallentata ulteriormente anche da alcuni errori presenti (mancanza di congiunzioni e qualche verbo non coniugato). La storia si riprende alla grande verso la seconda metà del libro, ovvero le pagine in cui si concentra la maggior parte della storia e in cui è presente anche qualche colpo di scena inaspettato.
Ero indecisa se dare 3 o 4 stelle: ho deciso quindi di dare 3.5 stelle perché anche se per il modo in cui è stato scritto il libro avrei voluto dare 3 stelle, devo tenere comunque conto del fatto che, secondo il mio parere personale, la trama vale decisamente 4 stelle.
Nonostante siano passate un po' di ore dal momento in cui ho finito di leggere questo libro, continuo a non capire se mi sia piaciuto o no. Parto con il dire che di sicuro la trama è accattivante, ti invoglia subito a comprare e a leggere il libro. La storia di per se mi è piaciuta: il vero problema è che la prima metà del libro è molto lenta. In alcuni casi la lettura del libro è stata rallentata ulteriormente anche da alcuni errori presenti (mancanza di congiunzioni e qualche verbo non coniugato). La storia si riprende alla grande verso la seconda metà del libro, ovvero le pagine in cui si concentra la maggior parte della storia e in cui è presente anche qualche colpo di scena inaspettato.
Ero indecisa se dare 3 o 4 stelle: ho deciso quindi di dare 3.5 stelle perché anche se per il modo in cui è stato scritto il libro avrei voluto dare 3 stelle, devo tenere comunque conto del fatto che, secondo il mio parere personale, la trama vale decisamente 4 stelle.
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
Consistent, great characterization, textured, and engaging.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No