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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
Lisa Scottoline writes intriguing mysteries, and this one is no different. I don't know how many times during the reading did I decide who the villain must be, only to change my mind again in the next chapter. Lots of red herrings and interesting side journeys to get to the final conclusion. I do think I would have liked more insight into the stalker and a few more actual clues along the way, but overall, I enjoyed it and it was all wrapped up neatly in the end.
Breezy reading. With a woman trying to get ahead at work while wondering which of her secretly obsessed male coworkers is trying to kill her, this is possibly the most #metoo book ever.
The plot is way too similar to “Running From the Law” - which is a later book in this law firm series, but which I read first. The scene revealing the murderer is so similar that it makes you wonder about the creativity of the author.
I’ve balked at reading Scottoline’s books for years and I couldn’t tell you why. Now I know I’m going to give her books a hard pass - this book was everything I hate in published books. I’m so glad I didn’t pay money for it (yay for libraries). The plot was so weak. The character development was practically non-existent. There were totally random side plots that could have been cut out entirely. But the worst offence was having such a weak, not-particularly bright or sensible female lead. If you’re like me and thinking these books sound good but something stops you from trying them out, listen to your instincts: you’re on the right track.
Scottoline's first book. Mary DiNunzio is on partner track when she gets daily harassing phone calls and somebody runs her down. It turns out that the same deranged person killed her husband and her secretary. Her best friend is Judy Carrier and they both work at a huge corporate law firm. Not what I expected, having read later books.
This is a decent book, I liked the plot, but I couldn't deal with the sexism in the writing. I'm sure the author got better about this as time went on (since this was written in 93), but I won't be reading another.
It's clumsy, but it has good bones. Mary DiNunzio, the protagonist in this first book of the series, is not my cup of tea, but I will read the next one before deciding on whether to read more. A lot of threads were left that look like they will be fleshed out as the series progresses, such as the one unreeling for the main character's relationship with her twin sister.
There was too much stalking, not just from the criminal, but it seemed every male in the book, including the gay ones, love Mary best over everyone else in their lives. (Only the cat hates her.) The plot is about a man who loves her insanely, and he is scaring her with wild threats to her life which clearly demonstrate a crazy mind at work. But many many other characters love her too very much over the top.
Mary appears to be a hard worker, but insecure and indecisive, clingy and seeking a male protector despite her distrust of men. She also has a female friend whom she loves; however she turns to males for solace and advice, ignoring her own inner voice as well as her female best friend.
The plot matches Mary's queer emotional life, appearing uneven to me and it doesn't quite make sense. For someone making Partner in a top legal firm, Mary appears too dumb and too high school, not like a smart professional. Perhaps this is because the book is teetering into the Romance genre at many points instead of sticking to the path of a legal thriller. I guess the next one might make it more clear who is the intended audience.
There was too much stalking, not just from the criminal, but it seemed every male in the book, including the gay ones, love Mary best over everyone else in their lives. (Only the cat hates her.) The plot is about a man who loves her insanely, and he is scaring her with wild threats to her life which clearly demonstrate a crazy mind at work. But many many other characters love her too very much over the top.
Mary appears to be a hard worker, but insecure and indecisive, clingy and seeking a male protector despite her distrust of men. She also has a female friend whom she loves; however she turns to males for solace and advice, ignoring her own inner voice as well as her female best friend.
The plot matches Mary's queer emotional life, appearing uneven to me and it doesn't quite make sense. For someone making Partner in a top legal firm, Mary appears too dumb and too high school, not like a smart professional. Perhaps this is because the book is teetering into the Romance genre at many points instead of sticking to the path of a legal thriller. I guess the next one might make it more clear who is the intended audience.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is my first read of Lisa Scottoline and her first book. It wasn't bad for a first book but I assume they improve with each book, based on her popularity.
This book was terrible. It was extremely slow for a thriller and I did not like the main character. Disappointing since I liked the first book I read by this author.