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nm_young's review
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I really like this book . It’s a very enjoyable story, but just short of epic. Certain areas may not be as fulfilling as they could have been. I’m not quite as captivated or blown away, but still had a great experience. I’d recommend this book to others and continue reading from this author. I would probably re-read it.
This was my first Tess Gerritsen book. I had heard good things about her, especially about her Rizzoli and Isles characters.
While I enjoyed this story I feel like it didn’t get really good until the last few chapters. It would suck me in for a little before losing me for a while before sucking me back in again.
I think Gerritsen did an amazing job of explaining how Jane Rizzoli felt being the only woman in a male dominated field. She also did very well explaining how Rizzoli felt “unattractive” compared to other women and hit on some insecurities that many of us have.
I’m looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.
I really like this book . It’s a very enjoyable story, but just short of epic. Certain areas may not be as fulfilling as they could have been. I’m not quite as captivated or blown away, but still had a great experience. I’d recommend this book to others and continue reading from this author. I would probably re-read it.
This was my first Tess Gerritsen book. I had heard good things about her, especially about her Rizzoli and Isles characters.
While I enjoyed this story I feel like it didn’t get really good until the last few chapters. It would suck me in for a little before losing me for a while before sucking me back in again.
I think Gerritsen did an amazing job of explaining how Jane Rizzoli felt being the only woman in a male dominated field. She also did very well explaining how Rizzoli felt “unattractive” compared to other women and hit on some insecurities that many of us have.
I’m looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.
coffeeandbooked's review
4.0
This was a re-read for me, but I still enjoyed it as much as I did the first time. This book has a lot of trigger warnings including rape and murder.
I really enjoyed the way that the story was told and how gripping it was. I found myself reading with the light on when I was home alone, due to how Tess Gerritsen writes.
Jane Rizzoli reminds me of me in the way she has to prove herself in her job role. I can relate to how she has to be in life. I work in a male-dominated industry and even though it is getting better, I still get confused for a receptionist rather than an IT technician. Although I do think sometime she does make choices that are wrong and thinks the worst of people straight away.
you do find out, in a way, who the killer is but you watch the rest of the characters, trying to figure this out. The story is told in an interesting way, it has sections in italics, which are the killer's thoughts, this adds more depth to the character and the story.
I am carrying on this series, Tess Gerritsen is one of my favourite crime/mystery writers.
I really enjoyed the way that the story was told and how gripping it was. I found myself reading with the light on when I was home alone, due to how Tess Gerritsen writes.
Jane Rizzoli reminds me of me in the way she has to prove herself in her job role. I can relate to how she has to be in life. I work in a male-dominated industry and even though it is getting better, I still get confused for a receptionist rather than an IT technician. Although I do think sometime she does make choices that are wrong and thinks the worst of people straight away.
you do find out, in a way, who the killer is but you watch the rest of the characters, trying to figure this out. The story is told in an interesting way, it has sections in italics, which are the killer's thoughts, this adds more depth to the character and the story.
I am carrying on this series, Tess Gerritsen is one of my favourite crime/mystery writers.
bethmorvant's review
5.0
After reading this, I am 1. Definitely going to be continuing. 2. Also am going to be hunting down more medical thrillers. 3. Looking into where I can stream the adaptation!
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Going in and finding out that the two main protagonists are Rizzoli and Moore and not Isles, I was a little disappointed. BUT in the end, More was my favorite character.
Rizzoli did something in here that kind of left a bad taste in my mouth, but maybe she grows on you? I guess we will see in book two!
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Going in and finding out that the two main protagonists are Rizzoli and Moore and not Isles, I was a little disappointed. BUT in the end, More was my favorite character.
Rizzoli did something in here that kind of left a bad taste in my mouth, but maybe she grows on you? I guess we will see in book two!
rebelkiss's review
3.0
I love the tv series Rizzoli and Isles and was thrilled to find out it was based on this series. So I picked up this book. I enjoyed it. Good suspense and storyline. You really got to know the characters. But while the story is similar to the tv show, don't read it thinking the characters in the book are like the ones on the show. Looking forward to the next one.
exlibrisphoebe's review
3.0
3.25⭐️
enjoyable read but minus points for the only notable black character being the bad guy
enjoyable read but minus points for the only notable black character being the bad guy
blondierocket's review
4.0
After starting to watch the new TV show on TNT, Rizzoli & Isles, I heard it was based of a great series and I knew I had to check it out.
Jane Rizzoli is a rookie cop, the only girl in her division, and at this point the butt of every joke and all the female commentary in the office. All she wants is to be one of the boys, track down killers and save lives, but it’s nearly impossible.
When a series of brutal killings against sexual assault victims come to Boston, it’s not long before they find a connection between Boston and Savannah, Georgia were a series of similar murders took place.
One survivor is all that remains to help them try to piece together this puzzle of the mysterious surgeon who is slowly becoming the most feared man in Boston and amongst women. Rizzoli finds herself facing a moral dilemma – she wants the surgeon so bad that she puts her career at risk and becomes a bigger target for everyone in the department, and a possible liability.
To prove she is a good cop, perfect for the job, and just as capable as any man, Rizzoli begins her own fight by secretly searching for the surgeon herself, and stumbles upon the most unexpected.
Jane Rizzoli is a rookie cop, the only girl in her division, and at this point the butt of every joke and all the female commentary in the office. All she wants is to be one of the boys, track down killers and save lives, but it’s nearly impossible.
When a series of brutal killings against sexual assault victims come to Boston, it’s not long before they find a connection between Boston and Savannah, Georgia were a series of similar murders took place.
One survivor is all that remains to help them try to piece together this puzzle of the mysterious surgeon who is slowly becoming the most feared man in Boston and amongst women. Rizzoli finds herself facing a moral dilemma – she wants the surgeon so bad that she puts her career at risk and becomes a bigger target for everyone in the department, and a possible liability.
To prove she is a good cop, perfect for the job, and just as capable as any man, Rizzoli begins her own fight by secretly searching for the surgeon herself, and stumbles upon the most unexpected.
the_red_one's review
challenging
informative
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
halzie's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5