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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
It's a very good book, but for some reason, it didn't catch me like all the others have, so far! I'm over halfway, and with only 2-3 mentions of Lindsay's boyfriend, Joe, I'm slightly dissapointed!
The plot was fine. Good twists and turns at the end but the writing is terrible. Main character is not believable or sympathetic.
I'm not going to lie, it took me FOREVER to get into this book. I think I started reading it in September, made it to about page 20 and didn't pick it up again until this weekend. I read the rest of it in two days though. I guess I should have just read a few more pages and I'd have been hooked!
The 5th Horseman follows in the footsteps of the 4th of July, as being one that I actually liked! You know I can't help but feel like if the TV show had been more like these books, it would have stayed around longer! Though I do enjoy my Rizzoli and Isles (tv show that is, haven't made it to Tess's novels yet), I would have liked to continue to see Lindsay Boxer on my tv screen!
I don't have to tell you that it's well written... it's James Patterson, of course it is! And still, I love the little views you get into the mind of the killers. I know that's kind of weird but I guess if you think about it, that's why the Dexter novels (and show) are so popular. You get to see a side of something that you wouldn't normally see. I'm not sure exactly where Patterson takes his brain in order to come up with that glimpse, but I really like it.
This one had a really good story line in it as well, I liked the way that the two crimes jumped back and forth and kept you guessing about what was going to happen. As always... I had the wrong killer the whole time! It's funny how you think it's one person, you're SURE it is, and then BAM! It's not. It's such a cool thing. I'm glad I picked up this series even though crime novels haven't ever really been my thing.
The 5th Horseman follows in the footsteps of the 4th of July, as being one that I actually liked! You know I can't help but feel like if the TV show had been more like these books, it would have stayed around longer! Though I do enjoy my Rizzoli and Isles (tv show that is, haven't made it to Tess's novels yet), I would have liked to continue to see Lindsay Boxer on my tv screen!
I don't have to tell you that it's well written... it's James Patterson, of course it is! And still, I love the little views you get into the mind of the killers. I know that's kind of weird but I guess if you think about it, that's why the Dexter novels (and show) are so popular. You get to see a side of something that you wouldn't normally see. I'm not sure exactly where Patterson takes his brain in order to come up with that glimpse, but I really like it.
This one had a really good story line in it as well, I liked the way that the two crimes jumped back and forth and kept you guessing about what was going to happen. As always... I had the wrong killer the whole time! It's funny how you think it's one person, you're SURE it is, and then BAM! It's not. It's such a cool thing. I'm glad I picked up this series even though crime novels haven't ever really been my thing.
dark
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The 5th Horseman
Women’s Murder Club, Book 5
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: CCP Library
Dates Read: 1/2/21 - 1/4/21
Stars: 4
The Characters:
Lindsay Boxer: Police detective
Clair Washburn: Medical Examiner
Yuki Castellano: Attorney
Cindy Thomas: Crime desk reporter
The Story:
Sooo many tragedies in this book. Scams, killers, fights, twists. It was almost too much. I really thought the hospital killings would link back into the court case. However I was quite shocked at the outcome of that. I didn’t see it coming at all. It was a crazy story and I was hooked to every bit of it. I’m glad Yuki came through in the end. I was very worried about her.
The Random Thoughts:
Challenges:
Goodreads Book Bingo - I2 - A book with a number in the title
Women’s Murder Club, Book 5
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: CCP Library
Dates Read: 1/2/21 - 1/4/21
Stars: 4
The Characters:
Lindsay Boxer: Police detective
Clair Washburn: Medical Examiner
Yuki Castellano: Attorney
Cindy Thomas: Crime desk reporter
The Story:
Sooo many tragedies in this book. Scams, killers, fights, twists. It was almost too much. I really thought the hospital killings would link back into the court case. However I was quite shocked at the outcome of that. I didn’t see it coming at all. It was a crazy story and I was hooked to every bit of it. I’m glad Yuki came through in the end. I was very worried about her.
The Random Thoughts:
Challenges:
Goodreads Book Bingo - I2 - A book with a number in the title
Again, this was a great book written by James Patterson. I cannot get enough of his work! One of my favorite things about this books are the short chapters; it makes the book feel like its going by so fast. I always find myself just wanting to read one more chapter because its maybe 2 or 3 pages, but that one more chapter turns into 10 more chapters.
Lindsay Boxer is a smart, motivated cop who doesn't want to stop until her case is solved. I love following her life through this series, and really enjoy getting to know more about her character and those around her. I also liked how there were two cases in this book. A great deal of the beginning focuses on the Car Murders, but then towards the middle and end, so much is focuses on the hospital deaths. Yuki, Claire and Cindy are great supporting characters in these books. I love learning a little about them as the books go on as they each often play an important role in the story. I can't wait to keep reading the books in this series and find out what adventures these 4 women are thrown into!
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Lindsay Boxer is a smart, motivated cop who doesn't want to stop until her case is solved. I love following her life through this series, and really enjoy getting to know more about her character and those around her. I also liked how there were two cases in this book. A great deal of the beginning focuses on the Car Murders, but then towards the middle and end, so much is focuses on the hospital deaths. Yuki, Claire and Cindy are great supporting characters in these books. I love learning a little about them as the books go on as they each often play an important role in the story. I can't wait to keep reading the books in this series and find out what adventures these 4 women are thrown into!
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So I’ve just finished reading this book and it was ok. I think the hospital storyline had the potential to be so much more interesting than it was if they only focused on it instead of having 2 mysteries. I didn’t like how quickly the pin up girls mystery is resolved. When the killers are revealed its so sudden and the plot twist (you know the one I’m talking about) comes out of nowhere. I liked the trial, like in book 4 it was interesting and I wouldn’t mind if there’s more of that in future books. The resolution to the hospital murders was ok too. We knew who the bad guy was from the start but I was still surprised by one turn of event and the one who did all the killings was a surprise because we only saw her once (when she was brought for interrogations). All in all, it wasn’t bad but after being disappointed with book 4 and this one too, I hope the next one lives up to the first 3 books.
Two sets of serial murders and a hospital on trial. A lot going on and definitely plenty to hold my interest. Ready for the next one...
Another excellent addition to the series, and this one might even freak you out a little bit. Who among us has never had to be treated at a hospital? The cavalier attitude of the hospital administrator towards preventable deaths due to mistakes made in treatment is alarming. It's all about acceptable losses and making money, which is precisely the point the lawsuit is trying to make. It's a great read, and it will make you think.
Two intertwined plots, the deaths at the hospital (are they medical mistakes or outright murder?), and a series of very expensively-dressed corpses posed in luxury cars, keep the action moving along at a very fast pace, despite the majority of the first plot taking place in the courtroom. The mother of the newest member of the Women's Murder Club, Yuki Castellano, is one of the victims in the first plot, so she follows the case with great interest as part of her grieving process despite not being a part of it.
You'll enjoy the end of both plots, and the little twist at the very end was just perfect.
Two intertwined plots, the deaths at the hospital (are they medical mistakes or outright murder?), and a series of very expensively-dressed corpses posed in luxury cars, keep the action moving along at a very fast pace, despite the majority of the first plot taking place in the courtroom. The mother of the newest member of the Women's Murder Club, Yuki Castellano, is one of the victims in the first plot, so she follows the case with great interest as part of her grieving process despite not being a part of it.
You'll enjoy the end of both plots, and the little twist at the very end was just perfect.
This book was merely “eh” for me. I didn’t understand why there was a second, 100% unrelated storyline that is wrapped up halfway through the book. I kept waiting for something to connect the two. It’s like Patterson had these two storylines he wanted to do, but couldn’t get enough out of either one for a standalone book. And haven’t there been enough “Angel of Death” stories? There was nothing special about this one, and there was never an explanation of why. And Yuki’s announcement at the end seemed a little sudden.
Phew, maybe I disliked it a little more than I thought!
Phew, maybe I disliked it a little more than I thought!