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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Slow in the beginning but you get hooked really fast!
The Killing Lessons is so close to being that of a classic crime fiction book. So close, but it falls short. Still, I enjoyed the book very much while at the same time was somewhat disappointed.
The book follows the investigation of a serial killer. The main investigative character is a troubled woman with her own streak of self-destruction accompanying her search for the killer.
Some aspects, such as character development, of the book could be described as being cliche-like, however, Saul Black is able to avoid such criticism by creating numerous characters and their story line like they are individual spokes on a wheel and eventually will converge in the middle.
One thing I liked was how Saul Black's main character comes to her conclusions in plausible discoveries.
The main criticisms I have include while Black hints at the horrors that helped moved the villain along to what he became, they were some what left incomplete and full resolutions for characters at the end were not fully fleshed out.
Still, Saul Black's (a pseudonym for Glen Duncan) next venture into crime fiction will be looked for.
The book follows the investigation of a serial killer. The main investigative character is a troubled woman with her own streak of self-destruction accompanying her search for the killer.
Some aspects, such as character development, of the book could be described as being cliche-like, however, Saul Black is able to avoid such criticism by creating numerous characters and their story line like they are individual spokes on a wheel and eventually will converge in the middle.
One thing I liked was how Saul Black's main character comes to her conclusions in plausible discoveries.
The main criticisms I have include while Black hints at the horrors that helped moved the villain along to what he became, they were some what left incomplete and full resolutions for characters at the end were not fully fleshed out.
Still, Saul Black's (a pseudonym for Glen Duncan) next venture into crime fiction will be looked for.
Absolutely terrifying. Phenomenal writing. Loved the lead characters. Hope this is the start of a series.
Could not put this book down, every chapter was absolutely enthralling. The execution was engaging and refreshing, while still giving us some surprises and twists. The author fully submersed you in to the world and you felt for the victims. The 3rd act was a constant nail bitter with such a satisfying ending.
Excited to read more about Valerie Hart!
Excited to read more about Valerie Hart!
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This books is in the point of view of multiple characters. You get in the head of the serial killer, and you get to feel every thought and emotion with him. You get to work the case with the cop, see how she processes everything, and deals with her daily struggles. You get to see what Angelo and Nell, who are stuck waiting, have to deal with during these few days.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. There was a little bit of fluff, but that was okay with me. It added to the characters.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. There was a little bit of fluff, but that was okay with me. It added to the characters.
Oh. My. Gosh.
Review taken straight from the back of the book...
“Do not read this. No reader deserves to be terrified like this.”
I kid you not, there were parts of the story I had to read with my hands gripped while my feet were tapping away wildly on the floor.
Gritty, dark, terrible, explosive, awful, gut-wrenching, and SUCH. A. GOOD. READ.
IF — and ONLY IF — you can handle all of the above.
Would ABSOLUTELY recommend for lovers of gritty thrillers.
Review taken straight from the back of the book...
“Do not read this. No reader deserves to be terrified like this.”
I kid you not, there were parts of the story I had to read with my hands gripped while my feet were tapping away wildly on the floor.
Gritty, dark, terrible, explosive, awful, gut-wrenching, and SUCH. A. GOOD. READ.
IF — and ONLY IF — you can handle all of the above.
Would ABSOLUTELY recommend for lovers of gritty thrillers.
I both loved it and didn't. Nothing in this book compares to the first few chapters in it. They are beautiful and haunting. For that reason i'm glad I read it. What disappointed me is that, as most murder mystery novels do, it got a tad ridiculous at the end there. Things happened that made me roll my eyes and say "yeah, right." I still read most of it in a day and enjoyed the mystery. I just might read the next one.
At times I really enjoyed this book and at other times i found myself wondering.... does this really work.
I listened to the audio book and had the same mixed emotions about the narrator. Overall, the story was suspenseful and entertaining. However, when it ended I wondered if the parts that didn't work for me were because of the narrator or the writing. Apparently the main detective has other stories that she stars in which honestly had very little pull for me. The killer was more interesting to me. The detective was okay but at times a bit cliche. Also I was really disappointed in the side little rivalry she was having with another detective. Maybe real grown women act that way but I haven't met them. It was just so petty.
I listened to the audio book and had the same mixed emotions about the narrator. Overall, the story was suspenseful and entertaining. However, when it ended I wondered if the parts that didn't work for me were because of the narrator or the writing. Apparently the main detective has other stories that she stars in which honestly had very little pull for me. The killer was more interesting to me. The detective was okay but at times a bit cliche. Also I was really disappointed in the side little rivalry she was having with another detective. Maybe real grown women act that way but I haven't met them. It was just so petty.