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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Review:
In the wild of Botswana, a safari group sets off into the bush for the trip of a lifetime. Within a week, all but one have fallen victim, not to a wild animal, but a hunter amongst them. She disappears into Africa, but cannot escape the anxiety or knowledge that her hunter may still be on her trail. A murder in Boston brings the predator to the attention of Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Maura Isles. After connecting several murders in areas of wilderness across the U.S. and a visit to Africa, a suspect comes into the crosshairs. Rizzoli and Isles plan to draw him out with a hunter’s irresistible bait: The one that got away.
Die Again takes off at a heart-racing pace and never lets up. Who wouldn’t have palpitations, finding a lion print in the dewy grass outside their tent? Never mind when your fellow travelers go missing or are found slaughtered? The characters are riveting and settings vivid, bringing the reader into safari camp with Millie, and inviting them along on the investigation with Det. Rizzoli and Dr. Isles. She introduces a first-person narrative for this book that amps up the tension as Millie attempts to avoid the hunter and escape in Africa in addition to the third-person viewpoints of Det. Rizzoli and Dr. Isles.
One of my biggest pet peeves when reading medical and/or crime stories is when the practitioner (or law enforcement officer) does something incorrect or blatantly make a bad decision. In previous books both Det. Rizzoli and Dr. Isles have had moments that left me thinking “Bad cop (or doctor)!” or “Come on, woman!” It was a relief that I found no such episodes in Die Again. There’s value to increasing the tension through the course of a story, which can easily be accomplished by a mistake or bad decision, but when it’s a repeated habit, I often won’t read more by that writer. A favorite T.V. show in my household suffered that fate this year after repeated unrealistic bad decisions by the female LEO lead.
This is a great book for the busy mom who enjoys a good medical thriller. It’s palpably suspenseful and difficult to put down. The “who-done-it” mystery is intricately woven with several possible suspects and culminates with a great final capture-and-arrest. Tess Gerritsen may have crafted my favorite Rizzoli & Isles story yet with this book. I was grateful to be on vacation when reading it so I had ample opportunity to stick my nose in the book. Even with little kids and bunches of family around, I finished it in a matter of days. Happy reading and happy trails! (And beware the stealthy hunter in the trees.)
In the wild of Botswana, a safari group sets off into the bush for the trip of a lifetime. Within a week, all but one have fallen victim, not to a wild animal, but a hunter amongst them. She disappears into Africa, but cannot escape the anxiety or knowledge that her hunter may still be on her trail. A murder in Boston brings the predator to the attention of Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Maura Isles. After connecting several murders in areas of wilderness across the U.S. and a visit to Africa, a suspect comes into the crosshairs. Rizzoli and Isles plan to draw him out with a hunter’s irresistible bait: The one that got away.
Die Again takes off at a heart-racing pace and never lets up. Who wouldn’t have palpitations, finding a lion print in the dewy grass outside their tent? Never mind when your fellow travelers go missing or are found slaughtered? The characters are riveting and settings vivid, bringing the reader into safari camp with Millie, and inviting them along on the investigation with Det. Rizzoli and Dr. Isles. She introduces a first-person narrative for this book that amps up the tension as Millie attempts to avoid the hunter and escape in Africa in addition to the third-person viewpoints of Det. Rizzoli and Dr. Isles.
One of my biggest pet peeves when reading medical and/or crime stories is when the practitioner (or law enforcement officer) does something incorrect or blatantly make a bad decision. In previous books both Det. Rizzoli and Dr. Isles have had moments that left me thinking “Bad cop (or doctor)!” or “Come on, woman!” It was a relief that I found no such episodes in Die Again. There’s value to increasing the tension through the course of a story, which can easily be accomplished by a mistake or bad decision, but when it’s a repeated habit, I often won’t read more by that writer. A favorite T.V. show in my household suffered that fate this year after repeated unrealistic bad decisions by the female LEO lead.
This is a great book for the busy mom who enjoys a good medical thriller. It’s palpably suspenseful and difficult to put down. The “who-done-it” mystery is intricately woven with several possible suspects and culminates with a great final capture-and-arrest. Tess Gerritsen may have crafted my favorite Rizzoli & Isles story yet with this book. I was grateful to be on vacation when reading it so I had ample opportunity to stick my nose in the book. Even with little kids and bunches of family around, I finished it in a matter of days. Happy reading and happy trails! (And beware the stealthy hunter in the trees.)
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
Rizzoli & Isles are back! I received an ARC of this book from a Goodreads giveaway. Overall, I found it to be a quick, enjoyable read, on par with the other Rizzoli & Isles books. The last quarter of the book felt a bit rushed to me, but the twist ending made up for it. Worth the read!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a good audio book. And in general the book was quite thrilling.
I definitely didn't who it was until the end.
I do think it has some plot holes or stuff that just happens and then never gets talk about again.
I definitely didn't who it was until the end.
I do think it has some plot holes or stuff that just happens and then never gets talk about again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
I kept guessing/doubting who the perp was until the end. Thank you Tess Gerritsen!
As usual from a novel by Dr. Gerritsen, I learned a lot of stuff and solidified my hate for cats hahaha.
The only thing that bothered me was how it seemed like Maura and Jane switched personalities a bit there. Also, I could feel a bit of the personalities of the TV series version seeping in to the book version of Jane and Maura which was rather uncomfortable since they are completely different! I don't want the book versions to become like the TV versions. It seems like the TV series may be influencing the author a bit. I really really hope this doesn't continue like this.
I still love how Dr. Gerritsen switches point of views and cleanly ties them up together as the story progresses. I feel like it keeps things fast paced and not boring with too many explanations.
The best parts are the Botswana POV and with writing like that made me want to read her up coming book that's not of the Rizzoli and Isles series even more!
As usual from a novel by Dr. Gerritsen, I learned a lot of stuff and solidified my hate for cats hahaha.
The only thing that bothered me was how it seemed like Maura and Jane switched personalities a bit there. Also, I could feel a bit of the personalities of the TV series version seeping in to the book version of Jane and Maura which was rather uncomfortable since they are completely different! I don't want the book versions to become like the TV versions. It seems like the TV series may be influencing the author a bit. I really really hope this doesn't continue like this.
I still love how Dr. Gerritsen switches point of views and cleanly ties them up together as the story progresses. I feel like it keeps things fast paced and not boring with too many explanations.
The best parts are the Botswana POV and with writing like that made me want to read her up coming book that's not of the Rizzoli and Isles series even more!
mysterious
I received a copy of this book as a first reads giveaway. It had been a while since I read a Rizzoli and Isles book but I was not disappointed. I finished this book in 2 sittings the story is captivating and I found myself wanting to read on and on. I particularly like the fact that this story is set in two different places the mysteries run side by side and both are strong stories. I would recommend this book to any crime fiction fan.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced