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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I haven't liked Kellerman's books for a while - I used to be a great fan but then started feeling like he was putting no effort into them at all - this one felt like it was starting to get back on track. Not a lot of depth yet, but better than many of his last books - I enjoyed it more, and am keeping my fingers crossed that he is on the road again....
Deception by Jonathan Kellerman is the 25th instalment in the Alex Delaware mysteries but it reads quite well as a stand-alone. Although the author’s work is extensive, I have read only one other of his books. I expected more from the prolific Kellerman. It is not unusual for a long series to grow tired and it seems that this has happened here. A teacher at a prep school is found murdered in her home and there are indications that another teacher may be responsible. A detective along with Alex Delaware are tasked with solving the murder. There are many characters in this novel, so many that it is difficult to keep everyone straight. The plot meanders from suspect to suspect, location to location, keeping both men in their car more often than not. There is pressure from above because the school is elite and their reputation seems to matter more than the crime. I gave Deception 3 stars. This review is my opinion only and I am certain that this book would interest many a mystery reader.
This book was OK. It had so many people that it was difficult to keep straight. The plot was so complex that I could not remember from one night to the next what the book was even about. I finished it but the ending was odd. I give this book 3 stars. Don't waste your time on it.
I admit, I listened to this in the car on my long drive. Kellerman cranks these out every year, and has given up on tight, well-constructed plots in favor of something shocking, then a lot of driving around La chasing red herrings narrated with details about LA neighborhoods and eccentric people, and then an ending with perps who hadn't been mentioned in the other 280 pages of the book.
Haven't read Kellerman in quite some time. This was a classic Delaware novel. Milo and Alex drive through Los Angeles eating and solving murders. Glad Robin's back as well.
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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:
No
This and the one before it were both more like Milo Sturgis novels than Alex Delaware ones. The psychological part of the books have completely been sidelined, and we barely see any of Alex doing his doctorly thing anymore, or any of his relationship with Robin. Getting to be your typical "whodunit" novels instead of the interesting psychological thrillers they were. Two stars, because I am still interested in who did it and I am usually surprised by the reveal. Although in this book, the reveal was so out of left field, I didn't even care. Shame.
This was a good book, but it was slow in a few places. There were a few twists and turns. Overall, a decent read that kept me interested.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No