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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
elfhvme's review against another edition
2.0
it's so good there's mystery, police work and a big plot twist at the end
Ackerman and Marcus remind me of batman and joker
even the title is batman related
Ackerman and Marcus remind me of batman and joker
even the title is batman related
lhart22's review
3.0
3/5
Following deranged killer Francis Ackerman Jr and detailed and very real descriptions of his killings, you sense what kind of a man he is. On the contrary Marcus Williams is deemed his “opposite” and will do all he can to prevent taking another persons life. Both become entangled in a scheme that is way above their heads, and the battle between good and evil begins.
I’m really torn on this book, it started well and fast paced, having me gripped and wanting to read more and more. The more I did read though the further it traveled into the world of far fetched nonsense. The story could have been a great one if it was as it seemed 200 pages into the book, but when chapter after chapter a new unique twist is revealed it loses its thrill and becomes a little tedious.
On to the characters in this book, the main two are Francis and Marcus. Francis the killer is great at the beginning, committing heinous crimes and being despicable, creating a true villain. The more it goes on though the less real it becomes, there is only so many times he can dodge bullets, beat five armed men and always find his way about undetected like he’s invisible before he becomes a bit boring. Marcus on the other hand is a bit of a drip. All the other characters add different roles to the story, some good, some bad, but the most annoying thing about most of them is their lack of logical decision making.
The writing was good to begin with but the more it went on it began to drag. Not because it was badly written but it was obvious what was happening next and I just wanted to cut to the chase. This book could have done with a few less twist and being a bit more to the point. When it was good though it was enjoyable to read, but at times tried too hard to be something it wasn’t. Not everything was predictable but all the minor encounters just seemed to be delaying the inevitable.
Overall this book was okay. It could have been a lot better with a few changes along the way, both story and writing wise. I’d recommend this book still as it was enjoyable to read despite my faults with it, and although previously saying it was obvious at times, the ending was one I didn’t see coming.
Following deranged killer Francis Ackerman Jr and detailed and very real descriptions of his killings, you sense what kind of a man he is. On the contrary Marcus Williams is deemed his “opposite” and will do all he can to prevent taking another persons life. Both become entangled in a scheme that is way above their heads, and the battle between good and evil begins.
I’m really torn on this book, it started well and fast paced, having me gripped and wanting to read more and more. The more I did read though the further it traveled into the world of far fetched nonsense. The story could have been a great one if it was as it seemed 200 pages into the book, but when chapter after chapter a new unique twist is revealed it loses its thrill and becomes a little tedious.
On to the characters in this book, the main two are Francis and Marcus. Francis the killer is great at the beginning, committing heinous crimes and being despicable, creating a true villain. The more it goes on though the less real it becomes, there is only so many times he can dodge bullets, beat five armed men and always find his way about undetected like he’s invisible before he becomes a bit boring. Marcus on the other hand is a bit of a drip. All the other characters add different roles to the story, some good, some bad, but the most annoying thing about most of them is their lack of logical decision making.
The writing was good to begin with but the more it went on it began to drag. Not because it was badly written but it was obvious what was happening next and I just wanted to cut to the chase. This book could have done with a few less twist and being a bit more to the point. When it was good though it was enjoyable to read, but at times tried too hard to be something it wasn’t. Not everything was predictable but all the minor encounters just seemed to be delaying the inevitable.
Overall this book was okay. It could have been a lot better with a few changes along the way, both story and writing wise. I’d recommend this book still as it was enjoyable to read despite my faults with it, and although previously saying it was obvious at times, the ending was one I didn’t see coming.
tatjanawanten's review against another edition
2.0
High potential that wasn't reached. Interesting setup, but it feels more like a typical American crime show than the mind blowing story I hoped it would be.
leihleih's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
sheep17's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
andy5571's review
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mverrier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
radicalbeth's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
4.5
pentec0stal's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? Yes
5.0