Scan barcode
emmakitt's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first Deaver book I'd read, and so far the best of his that I've encountered. I thought the plot was very clever and it was well written.
apleiades17's review against another edition
3.0
"We'll get through it, he had said. But life isn't about getting through. Getting through is losing."
gabmc's review against another edition
3.0
Actually this book is 3 /12 stars not just 3. I would have given it 4 but for me there was almost one piece of magic too many. A music student is killed while rehearsing and although the police get there almost as soon as they are called, the killer has vanished - from a locked room into nowhere. Or so it seems. This book has a lot of magic and illusion and was very very clever. Rhyme and Sachs enlist the help of a young magician, Kara, to help them solve the case by giving her insights into the types of magic and illusion that the killer is using. The first victim has had her watch smashed at exactly 8am. Another victim is found, with his watch stopped at 12. The team must hurry before the killer strikes again. Jeffery Deaver is a very clever writer and there are many plot twists and surprises in this book.
missmim's review against another edition
3.0
Some of the Rhyme novels get a bit repetitive but Deaver really does a good job with this one. I couldn't put it down.
dbevvers63's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ktburrichter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
littlemissgemreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
knihopaska's review against another edition
4.0
Po dlouhé době zase mí oblíbenci Jeffery, Lincoln aspol. Furt je to dobrý, furt se ten příběh krásně motá až do konce a autor si vás vodí jako na špagátu. V tomto dílu už mi to sice přišlo překombinované a ve dvou třetinách jsem si říkala, že se to zbytečně natahuje, ale ani tak jsem rozhodně nebyla zklamaná a těším se na další knihy v sérii.
krazytrain's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
3.75
My first Jeffrey Deacer book. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to reading more by him. Since magicians were involved there was a lot of misdirection, which kept the storyline changing and intriguing.
beth_books_123's review against another edition
5.0
Deaver is an illusionist - 5*
The speed I've read this book doesn't reflect how amazing this book is. In reality, I only started this book on Friday and gave it my full attention today (Monday). I've been obsessing too much over fanfiction to give this book the attention it deserves. Today was different: my dad has practically stolen the wi-fi downloading (angry!) and my hayfever is particularly dreadful today so I found peace and solace in this book.
Damn, Deaver can write a plot. How am I on the 5th book and still surprised to amazing he is? The depth he goes into is just wow. I learn so much stuff about such niche topics. I get into the head of the perpetrator and that's all I think about. I'm obsessed with the psychology of the murderer, despite Rhyme's hatred towards it. I suppose I identify with Amelia Sachs more, not because she is a woman, but because she tries to understand the perpetrator to get one step ahead in their game.
Deaver pulls you into these worlds that are terrifying. He is beyond amazing as a thriller writer. I'm on the edge of my seat for the majority of this book. I honestly think Deaver came up with the term 'red herring' because he is so brilliant at creating them that it just messes with my head. He's the murderer; no, he's the murderer; wait, she's the murderer. What? How is he the murderer? You weren't even in my original list of suspects.
Even though, I NEVER get it right, I don't feel stupid. I marvel at how phenomenal Rhyme actually is. This book is stunning. This is because of the beautiful evidence list that we get at regular intervals in the book. For once, I'm given the same evidence as he is. (It's so annoying when the detective works out the murder, and only shares the evidence after they've solved it!) For once, I can have a go and work out who I think the murderer is. This is a brilliant technique because as a reader, I can see how Rhyme's mind works and how brilliantly it works. Without a doubt, he is a genius.
Sachs is great again in this novel and the underlying plot of her hopes to become 'officer' does not deter from the original plot but it actually enhances it and it's brilliant. All the regular characters are back in the book and I love them all so much. (Especially you, Thom, you sarcastic, little ...)
I'm beyond excited for the next book.
I may not necessarily read it all in a day but it doesn't mean that I loved it any less.
The speed I've read this book doesn't reflect how amazing this book is. In reality, I only started this book on Friday and gave it my full attention today (Monday). I've been obsessing too much over fanfiction to give this book the attention it deserves. Today was different: my dad has practically stolen the wi-fi downloading (angry!) and my hayfever is particularly dreadful today so I found peace and solace in this book.
Damn, Deaver can write a plot. How am I on the 5th book and still surprised to amazing he is? The depth he goes into is just wow. I learn so much stuff about such niche topics. I get into the head of the perpetrator and that's all I think about. I'm obsessed with the psychology of the murderer, despite Rhyme's hatred towards it. I suppose I identify with Amelia Sachs more, not because she is a woman, but because she tries to understand the perpetrator to get one step ahead in their game.
Deaver pulls you into these worlds that are terrifying. He is beyond amazing as a thriller writer. I'm on the edge of my seat for the majority of this book. I honestly think Deaver came up with the term 'red herring' because he is so brilliant at creating them that it just messes with my head. He's the murderer; no, he's the murderer; wait, she's the murderer. What? How is he the murderer? You weren't even in my original list of suspects.
Even though, I NEVER get it right, I don't feel stupid. I marvel at how phenomenal Rhyme actually is. This book is stunning. This is because of the beautiful evidence list that we get at regular intervals in the book. For once, I'm given the same evidence as he is. (It's so annoying when the detective works out the murder, and only shares the evidence after they've solved it!) For once, I can have a go and work out who I think the murderer is. This is a brilliant technique because as a reader, I can see how Rhyme's mind works and how brilliantly it works. Without a doubt, he is a genius.
Sachs is great again in this novel and the underlying plot of her hopes to become 'officer' does not deter from the original plot but it actually enhances it and it's brilliant. All the regular characters are back in the book and I love them all so much. (Especially you, Thom, you sarcastic, little ...)
I'm beyond excited for the next book.
I may not necessarily read it all in a day but it doesn't mean that I loved it any less.