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stevienyx's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
sintron2784's review against another edition
1.0
I am enjoying this book but do wish that the one Pendergast was more involved in the book as I do see him as the most interesting character in the book. There are times when I have to reread pages because of disinterest.....these are usually the pages that involve nora. I feel like the authors did not develop her character strongly enough. I do not have as much interest in her as I do some of the other characters despite that she is the main character. Still in the process of reading this and am still enjoying,
morepagesplease's review against another edition
4.0
I am a big fan of the Lincoln/Child Penderast novels. They are always fun, full of action, and of course, they feature Agent Pendergast, who happens to be a favorite character of mine. You can learn more about Agent Pendergast here. All that being said, I did enjoy this novel, but not as much as previous offerings from the authors.
Cemetary Dance begins with an attack on a pair of familiar characters (one of my favorite things about these guys, they are never afraid to do away with someone for the sake of the story), William Smithback and Nora Kelly, which leaves Smithback dead. This isn't much of a spoiler as it happens in the first ten pages of the novel. D'Agosta and Pendergast quickly find themselves investigating the case in an effort to protect the bereaved Nora, and to find justice for their murdered friend. Their investigation will lead them to a mysterious religious community located in the forgotten and isolated wilderness of a New York city park; a community which seems to have ties to the mystic beliefs of Obeah. They also find themselves forced to confront the notion of modern day zombiis as the body count mounts.
Personally, I didn't find the mystery as compelling in this novel, as compared to previous story lines. Still, the authors did do a great job of keeping me turning pages. Pendergast was certainly in fine form, and there were plenty of his trademark antics to keep me smiling and anxious for more. The book ended with the promise of more to come, and it is safe to say I'll be running to the bookstore for their next Pendergast novel when it arrives.
If you haven't read a Lincoln/Child novel previously, I'd recommend The Cabinet of Curiosities, which in my opinion is their best.
Cemetary Dance begins with an attack on a pair of familiar characters (one of my favorite things about these guys, they are never afraid to do away with someone for the sake of the story), William Smithback and Nora Kelly, which leaves Smithback dead. This isn't much of a spoiler as it happens in the first ten pages of the novel. D'Agosta and Pendergast quickly find themselves investigating the case in an effort to protect the bereaved Nora, and to find justice for their murdered friend. Their investigation will lead them to a mysterious religious community located in the forgotten and isolated wilderness of a New York city park; a community which seems to have ties to the mystic beliefs of Obeah. They also find themselves forced to confront the notion of modern day zombiis as the body count mounts.
Personally, I didn't find the mystery as compelling in this novel, as compared to previous story lines. Still, the authors did do a great job of keeping me turning pages. Pendergast was certainly in fine form, and there were plenty of his trademark antics to keep me smiling and anxious for more. The book ended with the promise of more to come, and it is safe to say I'll be running to the bookstore for their next Pendergast novel when it arrives.
If you haven't read a Lincoln/Child novel previously, I'd recommend The Cabinet of Curiosities, which in my opinion is their best.
mpetruce's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely a page-turner, as you would expect with these guys. Pendergast has nearly run his course with me, but this one was better than the last two. D'Agosta gets a chance for more page time in this one, although not much changes for him. A couple things in the wrapup were a little too convenient or plain unbelievable, but still a fun read.
christina_34's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting read. The mystery was well made and I found the references about Voudou interesting and entertaining. At times it was a little boring, but I can forgive that..
erindigsegypt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
badwolfbae's review against another edition
5.0
Despite the book beginning with the death of one of my favourite characters, this was still an excellent story. I loved the use of voodoo and the way they play with perceptions versus reality. Preston and Child love to toe the line and keep you guessing on if there is a real person behind the Scooby Doo monster costume or if there just really is a supernatural monster in the story.
taylorhousebooks's review against another edition
3.0
This was not as gripping as previous Pendergast novels. I like zombies and all, but it fell short of being a page-turner. I am becoming annoyed with Preston and Child in these novels, specifically the way they never reveal anything to the reader. They wait until the very end to reveal what is really going on. I prefer novels in which the reader has a bit of a glimpse into the mystery before the protagonist does. Books like this that do not give anything away make me want to skip over huge chunks of it just so I can learn more without having to plod through it. Also, one of the best characters, whom I have enjoyed throughout the series so far, is killed in this book. If the series continues in this vein, I am not overly eager to pursue it.
embingham's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't get very far into this one due to the excessive bad language.