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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
Oh, dear, this was disappointing. The first four chapters were very good...it all fell apart after that. The plot is a humdinger: Mickey Gibson is an ex-cop/single mom who now works from home doing research for a security firm; finding all the money and assets criminals try to hide. When she is asked by a coworker to run out to a big old mansion to do a quick walk through inventory, she jumps at the chance to get out of the house. Of course there is a body, killed most dreadfully, and (why not?) the coworker doesn't exist. Maybe Mickey killed him? Never fear, dear reader, this is just the setup to what could have been another slam dunk from Baldacci. Sadly, it just stopped at that point and became a strange book with not much plot, boring characters doing dumb things, and a convoluted ending that still has me scratching my head wondering what the heck just happened. I also wonder if Baldacci even wrote the rest of this thing? He has, I think, two books out this year so maybe he just tossed this one out? Don't bother with this one unless you are a die hard fan. 2 sad little stars from me.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape
I'm late to the David Baldacci game, but I can see why his books are so popular! This was very CSI meets Jack Reacher. It was a fast paced, fun read that really kept me guessing right up until the end. Perfect summer read.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Not one of Baldacci's best. It was entertaining enough, but the premise was 'thin'. Might be the start to a decent series with female heroes though.
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
In order to get any enjoyment out of this you have to suspend your disbelief that a street-smart former cop with two young children in the house would allow herself to be manipulated by a stalker instead of getting the cops involved.
It was ok. Just not a fan of the way he portrayed a female lead. It sounds like a dude writing a chick part. Which it is. Just my opinion. I love most of the rest of his books.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced