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msbups's review
2.0
Decent premise, crappy book. It jumped from time and place constantly. The big twist was just stupid. Don't waste your time.
aneemithu's review
2.0
I bought this book over a year ago... the fact that it’s taken me this long to finish it says a lot. It starts off well, few spelling errors here and there. But nothing I noticed too often.
Then comes the actual story. And this DRAGGED. Riddled with spelling mistakes. Using the wrong names for people at the wrong time. Wasn’t even too sure at one point if we were still in the present or reading about something in the past. It was just so unclear I had to keep re-reading and ignoring stuff that wasn’t relevant to the main story. Stuck with it anyways. Twist was alright at the end. But predictable and rushed so felt a bit lazy for my liking.
I think the author tried to develop Myron and his background so much that they didn’t really pay much attention to the actual story at hand which just seems like a bit of a let down. And his obsession with his wife is just off-putting. No one in their right mind would stick around for someone who treats them like she treats him. I won’t ruin it but god I hated Billie so much it was unreal.
Then comes the actual story. And this DRAGGED. Riddled with spelling mistakes. Using the wrong names for people at the wrong time. Wasn’t even too sure at one point if we were still in the present or reading about something in the past. It was just so unclear I had to keep re-reading and ignoring stuff that wasn’t relevant to the main story. Stuck with it anyways. Twist was alright at the end. But predictable and rushed so felt a bit lazy for my liking.
I think the author tried to develop Myron and his background so much that they didn’t really pay much attention to the actual story at hand which just seems like a bit of a let down. And his obsession with his wife is just off-putting. No one in their right mind would stick around for someone who treats them like she treats him. I won’t ruin it but god I hated Billie so much it was unreal.
katiya's review against another edition
3.0
Wrong place, wrong time. A desire to start the morning with coffee almost proved fatal for Myron Vale. Surviving a bullet taken during an armed holdup at Starbucks, Myron acquired the ability to see ghosts. As a police officer, this became a liability, but as a private investigator, it may be one more tool in his kit.
Myron was an interesting character, to say the least. His unique problem/advantage, coupled with his complicated marital relationship rounded out the story well. It would not be accurate to say that I liked Myron, but he certainly was intriguing.
The flow of the story is non-linear. The author elegantly tap-danced his way through the narration (think Fred Astaire in top hat and tails), weaving between past and present. Following the plot demands the reader's full attention.
Though bleak, the story and the ensuing mystery are reconciled satisfactorily. Ghost Detective proved to be a worthy palate cleanser for overly sweet cosies.
Myron was an interesting character, to say the least. His unique problem/advantage, coupled with his complicated marital relationship rounded out the story well. It would not be accurate to say that I liked Myron, but he certainly was intriguing.
The flow of the story is non-linear. The author elegantly tap-danced his way through the narration (think Fred Astaire in top hat and tails), weaving between past and present. Following the plot demands the reader's full attention.
Though bleak, the story and the ensuing mystery are reconciled satisfactorily. Ghost Detective proved to be a worthy palate cleanser for overly sweet cosies.
lisaarnsdorf's review against another edition
4.0
What an interesting and unique take on the PI who can see ghosts trope. The story was good and kept moving right along. The tone was classic noir, especially in the first half, and it was fun; it fit the ghost-slash-rainy Portland theme perfectly. The ending resolved the frustrations I was feeling about Myron’s relationships. I liked this more than I expected to!
auroranoir's review
3.0
It was an interesting story. I liked the premise. I like that the dead are organised into their own agencies etc. I like that they can right some of the wrongs that the living wouldn't be able to. It's a nice, short read.
I did, however, think that the protagonist spent way too much time describing the appearance and clothing of the female characters. I mean, I get a male protagonist noticing women, I really do.....but does he have to describe her figure and her clothing etc. almost every time he sees Karen? We get it; she's a bombshell...no need to go that far.
Then the part about all these women just throwing themselves at him. Really? One main female was his wife....three out of the other four relevant female characters aside from her all propositioned him in some way. It was just irritating to read four out of five female characters in this book who apparently would dearly like to sleep with Myron. Though he so heroically resists the urge to give in which negatively affects their self-esteem of course... It just seems like wish fulfillment or some sort of fantasy. Why was it necessary to have almost all the relevant female characters being into him?
Then there were some grammatical errors and continuity errors. I noticed a scene where Aleasha was talking but one sentence had it as Billie...who wasn't even a part of that scene. Maybe it was because the kindle edition had typos?
Anyway all in all it was an enjoyable, casual read.
I did, however, think that the protagonist spent way too much time describing the appearance and clothing of the female characters. I mean, I get a male protagonist noticing women, I really do.....but does he have to describe her figure and her clothing etc. almost every time he sees Karen? We get it; she's a bombshell...no need to go that far.
Then the part about all these women just throwing themselves at him. Really? One main female was his wife....three out of the other four relevant female characters aside from her all propositioned him in some way. It was just irritating to read four out of five female characters in this book who apparently would dearly like to sleep with Myron. Though he so heroically resists the urge to give in which negatively affects their self-esteem of course... It just seems like wish fulfillment or some sort of fantasy. Why was it necessary to have almost all the relevant female characters being into him?
Then there were some grammatical errors and continuity errors. I noticed a scene where Aleasha was talking but one sentence had it as Billie...who wasn't even a part of that scene. Maybe it was because the kindle edition had typos?
Anyway all in all it was an enjoyable, casual read.
kds612's review against another edition
4.0
Good book. It got confusing sometimes, due to the hopping around timelines. Otherwise, very entertaining.
kathed's review against another edition
4.0
A new twist on "he sees dead people" - I really enjoyed the book, the characters, the story. It took me longer than I want to admit to get used to the time jumping of the narrative, but it works.
royalraspberry's review
5.0
Totally enjoyable
This is exactly what I hope for in PI novels. A fast paced, engaging read with likeable characters. I'm very much looking forward to the next book.
This is exactly what I hope for in PI novels. A fast paced, engaging read with likeable characters. I'm very much looking forward to the next book.
chymerra's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0