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l1brarygirl's review against another edition
4.0
Love this series. Gretchen is a great character - she is a serial killer & a psychopath that has the oddest relationship with our main character Archie. The plot moved along at a decent pace and had a couple of twists. Looking forward to the next installment.
Be forewarned: many sexual explicit scenes in this book.
Be forewarned: many sexual explicit scenes in this book.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars!
The sixth and final book, Let Me Go, in the Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell series was a good conclusion to the ongoing plot.
The plot of this book centres around Jack Reynolds, local drug kingpin, throwing a masked Halloween party with a security detail subcontracted to a military group. Long story short, there’s a kidnapping and multiple murders. Gretchen Lowell is at large…but after multiple alleged sightings, she still cannot be located.
Another gritty and suspenseful read. The plot has many twists and turns that I didn’t expect, which always ups the ante to any good thriller. The ending left a ‘bad taste in my mouth’, so to speak, because I didn’t really get a good sense of closure on the series. I aim to avoid dropping spoilers in my reviews, so I’ll leave it at that!
I have to say that I am happy the series comes to a close with this book. It feels like it’s been dragging along over the last couple books. Our main character, Archie, is always in the midst of some dangerous or foolish act. He has a Stockholm-syndrome vibe with a beautiful and nefarious serial killer…and no matter how many times he has the opportunity to capture or kill her - he doesn’t. Archie is a deeply flawed character which makes him more personable despite his terrible judgement.
A decent ending to this series!
The sixth and final book, Let Me Go, in the Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell series was a good conclusion to the ongoing plot.
The plot of this book centres around Jack Reynolds, local drug kingpin, throwing a masked Halloween party with a security detail subcontracted to a military group. Long story short, there’s a kidnapping and multiple murders. Gretchen Lowell is at large…but after multiple alleged sightings, she still cannot be located.
Another gritty and suspenseful read. The plot has many twists and turns that I didn’t expect, which always ups the ante to any good thriller. The ending left a ‘bad taste in my mouth’, so to speak, because I didn’t really get a good sense of closure on the series. I aim to avoid dropping spoilers in my reviews, so I’ll leave it at that!
I have to say that I am happy the series comes to a close with this book. It feels like it’s been dragging along over the last couple books. Our main character, Archie, is always in the midst of some dangerous or foolish act. He has a Stockholm-syndrome vibe with a beautiful and nefarious serial killer…and no matter how many times he has the opportunity to capture or kill her - he doesn’t. Archie is a deeply flawed character which makes him more personable despite his terrible judgement.
A decent ending to this series!
ajacks08's review against another edition
4.0
This is the craziest book in the series. Like so much was happening, it almost seemed like it was too much! I really wonder how Chelsea Cain thinks of how devious Gretchen can be! Gretchen and Archie’s chaotic love story (as I jokingly call it) ended on a cliffhanger.
There were also parts in the book that I didn’t feel were necessary and slowed it down. I’d read another book in the series though!
There were also parts in the book that I didn’t feel were necessary and slowed it down. I’d read another book in the series though!
nomadreader's review against another edition
4.0
(originally published at http://nomadreader.blogspot.com)
The backstory: Let Me Go is the sixth novel in Chelsea Cain's Gretchen Lowell and Archie Sheridan series. My reviews of the first five: Heartsick, Sweetheart, Evil at Heart, The Night Season, and Kill You Twice.
The basics: It's Halloween in Portland. It's also Archie's birthday. And Gretchen is still on the loose. Archie dreads the holiday and fears how many will dress as Gretchen for Halloween, giving her the perfect opportunity to blend in and make an appearance.
My thoughts: This series is one of my favorites. It is dark and disturbing, but Cain infuses these characters with so much humanity and has built this world so well that the violence and psychological terror are never cheap ploys; they're compelling insight into the mind of a brilliant, flawed villain and the hold she has over Archie. There are so many complex webs of relationships present in Let Me Go. As I listened, I marveled at how many details from past books came into play. I'm curious how many of the stories told in Let Me Go were mapped out many books ago. Cain deftly builds upon the past details of this series and puts events in past books into new light. There were certainly a few scenes so brutal they were hard to listen to, but they always serve a greater purpose in Cain's books, and I admire her ability to tell such bold, dark stories in a beautifully humane way.
Audio thoughts: After reading the first five in print, it was a transition to listen to this one. In some ways, this transition is similar to seeing the film version of a novel, but I soon adjusted to Delaine's excellent narration. What I particularly liked was her patience. Chelsea Cain's novels are so addictive I sometimes find myself reading faster and faster, yet Delaine took the time to pause and build even more suspense.
The verdict: Let Me Go is a wonderful installment in a series that is one of my favorites. The complicated relationships Archie Sheridan has continue to add nuance. It's a testament to Cain that I struggle to clearly delineate between these novels--the characters continue to develop and grow, and it's impossible to really assess these novels individually. Let Me Go in particular draws on past details and nuance beautifully, and I can't wait to see where Cain takes these characters next.
The backstory: Let Me Go is the sixth novel in Chelsea Cain's Gretchen Lowell and Archie Sheridan series. My reviews of the first five: Heartsick, Sweetheart, Evil at Heart, The Night Season, and Kill You Twice.
The basics: It's Halloween in Portland. It's also Archie's birthday. And Gretchen is still on the loose. Archie dreads the holiday and fears how many will dress as Gretchen for Halloween, giving her the perfect opportunity to blend in and make an appearance.
My thoughts: This series is one of my favorites. It is dark and disturbing, but Cain infuses these characters with so much humanity and has built this world so well that the violence and psychological terror are never cheap ploys; they're compelling insight into the mind of a brilliant, flawed villain and the hold she has over Archie. There are so many complex webs of relationships present in Let Me Go. As I listened, I marveled at how many details from past books came into play. I'm curious how many of the stories told in Let Me Go were mapped out many books ago. Cain deftly builds upon the past details of this series and puts events in past books into new light. There were certainly a few scenes so brutal they were hard to listen to, but they always serve a greater purpose in Cain's books, and I admire her ability to tell such bold, dark stories in a beautifully humane way.
Audio thoughts: After reading the first five in print, it was a transition to listen to this one. In some ways, this transition is similar to seeing the film version of a novel, but I soon adjusted to Delaine's excellent narration. What I particularly liked was her patience. Chelsea Cain's novels are so addictive I sometimes find myself reading faster and faster, yet Delaine took the time to pause and build even more suspense.
The verdict: Let Me Go is a wonderful installment in a series that is one of my favorites. The complicated relationships Archie Sheridan has continue to add nuance. It's a testament to Cain that I struggle to clearly delineate between these novels--the characters continue to develop and grow, and it's impossible to really assess these novels individually. Let Me Go in particular draws on past details and nuance beautifully, and I can't wait to see where Cain takes these characters next.
mjstormy's review against another edition
4.0
I've read the other Archie/Gretchen books and was concerned when I read through some of the other reviews on LET ME GO. Even though it's the sixth installment in the series, I still enjoyed reading this one. I was concerned there for a minute that Archie may not make it...
Keep up the good writing Chelsea Cain!
Keep up the good writing Chelsea Cain!
bookworm_630's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe it just wasn't the right time for me to read this book, because I LOVE Chelsea Cain. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. And it just didn't do it for me. I can't even explain it. Too much Rachel, not enough Gretchen, too much Jack, the flashbacks...I don't know and it makes me so sad :(. It's up for rereading at a later date.
shelflife's review against another edition
3.0
These are definitely my guilty pleasure. A perfect read when I'm too busy in life to pick up something with more depth. ThAt said, this was actually more on the "light" side of this series. I feel it was put together in a hurry. The relationship between Gretchen Lowell and Archie runs so deep and twisted which is the most interesting part of this series. I think it either needs to be more explored or heal it and give the series a conclusion.
The subject of Stockholm syndrome is as interesting as it is sick along with the idea of pleasure and pain living together symbiotically where one cannot exist without the other. Chelsea Cain managed to explore this subject matter brilliantly with the cop, Archie, who was captured by the serial killer he was chasing, tortured, sexually destroyed and then let live with the results. Love Gretchen Lowell, a woman serial killer who uses her beauty in deadly ways and I mean deadly. This a no holds bar on the mayhem. Added to the mix is a potential love interest that can never be in the quirky reporter, Susan. I love her and her crazy hair. Sadly Archie and her can never be since he's so much damaged goods. But this plot line can't continue forever. Hopefully we will all get the conclusion soon and know when to really Let it Go.
The subject of Stockholm syndrome is as interesting as it is sick along with the idea of pleasure and pain living together symbiotically where one cannot exist without the other. Chelsea Cain managed to explore this subject matter brilliantly with the cop, Archie, who was captured by the serial killer he was chasing, tortured, sexually destroyed and then let live with the results. Love Gretchen Lowell, a woman serial killer who uses her beauty in deadly ways and I mean deadly. This a no holds bar on the mayhem. Added to the mix is a potential love interest that can never be in the quirky reporter, Susan. I love her and her crazy hair. Sadly Archie and her can never be since he's so much damaged goods. But this plot line can't continue forever. Hopefully we will all get the conclusion soon and know when to really Let it Go.
wordnerdy's review against another edition
3.0
http://wordnerdy.blogspot.com/2013/08/2013-book-220.html