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shanayaareads's review against another edition
4.0
I think I might’ve liked the Surgeon more than this one. That by no means, mean it was a bad book, on the contrary. Tess Gerritsen is a very descriptive author, so there’s never a point in time where you’re ever confused about what’s happening, especially when they start with all the technical medical talk.
She has an eerily good way about getting into the minds of the characters, especially the UnSubs. Hoyt’s POV always made my skin crawl, sometimes making me forget he’s not real. (Which I think is a sign of good writing)
Yet somehow, I think the author monologues too much. These books don’t need to be as long as they are for the amount of action that happens.
Which leads me to this point: the apprehension of the perp always seems to happen in the last two chapters, after like 25 chapters of monologue-ing and build up—and it goes by really fast. There’s rarely anything dramatic about it, it never feels high stakes enough given the deprived nature of the subjects being hunted. Then the book is over.
I foresee this as an issue that will persist the entire length of this series which will really damage my enjoyment. But I’m hoping not.
There’s also still barely any Isles, this one was mostly Rizzoli, and I hope that changes within book 3 or I might have to quit this series altogether.
The best thing that happened this entire book was probably Jane & Gabriel finally getting together—& I hope they stay together.
She has an eerily good way about getting into the minds of the characters, especially the UnSubs. Hoyt’s POV always made my skin crawl, sometimes making me forget he’s not real. (Which I think is a sign of good writing)
Yet somehow, I think the author monologues too much. These books don’t need to be as long as they are for the amount of action that happens.
Which leads me to this point: the apprehension of the perp always seems to happen in the last two chapters, after like 25 chapters of monologue-ing and build up—and it goes by really fast. There’s rarely anything dramatic about it, it never feels high stakes enough given the deprived nature of the subjects being hunted. Then the book is over.
I foresee this as an issue that will persist the entire length of this series which will really damage my enjoyment. But I’m hoping not.
There’s also still barely any Isles, this one was mostly Rizzoli, and I hope that changes within book 3 or I might have to quit this series altogether.
The best thing that happened this entire book was probably Jane & Gabriel finally getting together—& I hope they stay together.
letlenz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jessicaswhirled's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this series. I read a more recent Tess Gerrison book and loved it, and had enjoyed parts of this tv show. But Jane is just an unlikeable protagonist. The romance is awkward and forced. The sexual violence and crime is such a focus. I may try one more if it’s Maura Isles POV, but overall this is a no from me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape
coffeeandbooked's review
3.0
3.5
This is again re-read for me, I read the first in the series again recently, and as I am in a crime/mystery reading mood, I thought I should just carry on with the series for now. you can read my review for The Surgeon as it is now up on my blog.
I really liked the side we see of Jane Rizzoli in this book. I like seeing the other side of her. I can't say too much as this is a continuation of the first book. I like how Tess Gerritsen tells the story. I wasn't as creeped out when reading this book as I was the first book but I was still thinking about how this could be anyone you know or spend your time with.
The story wasn't too fast-paced and did seem a little repetitive in some places but I personally do not think this took anything away from the story/plotline.
One thing I didn't really like about Jane's character is how judgy she is of people, this is something she doesn't like people doing to her, so I don't understand why her character does this to other people. I will be continuing on with this series, I love how quickly I get through them.
This is again re-read for me, I read the first in the series again recently, and as I am in a crime/mystery reading mood, I thought I should just carry on with the series for now. you can read my review for The Surgeon as it is now up on my blog.
I really liked the side we see of Jane Rizzoli in this book. I like seeing the other side of her. I can't say too much as this is a continuation of the first book. I like how Tess Gerritsen tells the story. I wasn't as creeped out when reading this book as I was the first book but I was still thinking about how this could be anyone you know or spend your time with.
The story wasn't too fast-paced and did seem a little repetitive in some places but I personally do not think this took anything away from the story/plotline.
One thing I didn't really like about Jane's character is how judgy she is of people, this is something she doesn't like people doing to her, so I don't understand why her character does this to other people. I will be continuing on with this series, I love how quickly I get through them.
bethmorvant's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this one as much as the first, and cannot wait for the second to arrive in my mailbox!
yakovenko_ana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
blondierocket's review against another edition
4.0
I am definitely starting to love this series, especially after watching the first season of the series, the first two books really help bring more motivation and emotion into the series and the background information is amazing for understanding the characters.
In The Apprentice, we find Rizzoli facing her worst fears all over again when the surgeon resurface, threatening the carefully balanced life that she has now that she put him behind bars. But all that changes so fast, Rizzoli isn’t sure what or who she can believe or trust. At every turn, the surgeon is waiting and taunting.
I can’t wait to sink into the next adventure.
In The Apprentice, we find Rizzoli facing her worst fears all over again when the surgeon resurface, threatening the carefully balanced life that she has now that she put him behind bars. But all that changes so fast, Rizzoli isn’t sure what or who she can believe or trust. At every turn, the surgeon is waiting and taunting.
I can’t wait to sink into the next adventure.
mmwearly's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
siobhanward's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I really enjoy a good thriller series where I can just turn my brain off as I read, and so far this series has delivered. I appreciated that Isles was introduced in this one - I'm excited to see more of her and Rizzoli together down the road. This was a solid read that built on the story from the first book while still having some of its own plot. I am a bit confused about the first chapter of the book though. I get that it was for shock factor and seemed to be solved quickly but it felt so disconnected from the rest of the book that I just felt confused.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Murder, Violence, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Medical content
lindscrone's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0