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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Five reasons to curl up with Die Again
Copy provided by publisherThis review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
- I was a fan before the Rizzoli & Isles series became a blockbuster hit on TNT. I enjoy watching the show with my husband but there are significant differences. We all know the book is ALWAYS better. While we get to know the main characters intimately throughout the series, each book will work as a standalone. The author is very effective at providing character background without boring the established fan base.
- The case gives us two stories one that takes place in the jungles of Botswana six years ago and a current case in Boston, MA involving similar murders. I found the chapters involving Botswana deliciously creepy and utterly fascinating. The case in Boston is horrifying, but when Maura discovers similarities in another case, she begins to dig. Gerristen shares a captivating story as she slowly weaves the two stories together.
- The characters are wonderfully developed from Jane and her Italian family to Maura who dresses to kill. For fans of the series, we see movement with Jane’s parents. I am not happy, but coming from a traditional family, I understood. Gabriel and Jane travel together, and I like spending time with them. If you are looking for romance the series itself has one, but Gerristen keeps these side stories in the background as the case takes center stage. Do not look for heat in Die Again but expect to connect to the characters.
- Gerritsen’s medical background brings a technical authenticity to the story, particularly with regard to the forensic evidence and autopsies. I enjoy all of the details and interesting tid-bit that are shared concerning the present case. Despite all the technical jargon, the author carefully explains things without overwhelming the reader.
- Suspenseful and captivating Die Again is well paced as we along with the Boston PD piece together clues, linking seemingly unconnected cases together. The plot is tight as Gerristen has honed her craft offering a believability that is chilling to watch unfold. I love how dark and gritty the tale can become, yet at the same time the characters, their interactions and friendships lighten the story. It creates a unique balance I have come to love in this series.
Copy provided by publisherThis review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Tess Gerritsen displays her skill as an author as she crafts another tense novel with a story unfolding in both Boston and Botswana. Right up until the end she left me wondering if these stories are even connect. Gerritsen can certainly write and Rissoli / Isles are some of my favourite characters. That being said this latest offering didn’t seem on a par with some of the earlier ones. At times some of the character felt a little stereotypical and the ending was far too clished. Die Again is still well worth the read and I will continue to look forward to the next installment of Rissoli & Isles.
-10 stars for the cat-hate. Ok so it was still a decent story, well written for its genre as always, but, I AM A PROUD CRAZY CAT LADY, and my two little babies (kittens) are my loves, so... I did NOT enjoy the anti-cat propaganda in Die Again.
I picked this up on a whim and quickly got in to it. I really enjoyed the writing. The plot is split between one of the victims and Rizzoli & Isles. I was equally invested in both stories. I will definitely be reading more in this series.
I discussed this book and others with the author over at the All the Books Show podcast. Listen in here: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/author-interview-tess-gerritsen
I discussed this book and others with the author over at the All the Books Show podcast. Listen in here: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/author-interview-tess-gerritsen
This fabulous book has a back and forth timeline, which not at all confusing allows for the fear of the victim to really be established alongside the ever popular Rizzoli and Isles story. Throw in some really visual African imagery and you’ve got yourself a winner
4.5 rounded up. I'm honestly not sure if these are really good or if they're just hitting my current sweet spot but the whole series has really been working for me. I like the characters, pacing, and while I've been able to predict elements of the mysteries, they're presented well enough that I don't care if I've figured it out.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Excellent thriller.
Enjoyed the focus on the survivor, not just on Rizzoli and isles. The scenes in the Bush are truly gripping.
Enjoyed the focus on the survivor, not just on Rizzoli and isles. The scenes in the Bush are truly gripping.
Just a mediocre read, if it wasn't part of a series I love, I wouldnt of finished it. First we start off in Africa and then we flip back to Boston in the next chapter. This is how most of the book goes, taking forever to make a connection.
I was even on Crowe side this time, and he usually rubs me the wrong way. Kept asking where was the connection between the current murder, the body found in the trap and hunters across the world going missing.
Well it the last 50 pages of the book it is all made to connect and not really well either
I was even on Crowe side this time, and he usually rubs me the wrong way. Kept asking where was the connection between the current murder, the body found in the trap and hunters across the world going missing.
Well it the last 50 pages of the book it is all made to connect and not really well either