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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
this is not “Barefoot in the Park”; it’s called being dead in the park. Four women have been burned to death and their bodies left in secluded portions of London parks. And now there’s a fifth.
Maeve Kerrigan is an ambitious 28-year-old woman who Is a detective chief inspector For the London Police Department. The relationship She is about to end Will play an important role in this story. So will the one she is about to begin with a fellow police officer. But for now, she simply wants to better understand why those 4 women were burned to death, and she wants to make sure the fifth one is not a copycat murder.
You know very little about the original four women as the book progresses. But the fifth murder is the one on which Maeve focuses. The fifth dead woman is Rebecca Haworth, a woman roughly Maeve’s age with class and money. Rebecca also has a nasty drug habit, is a long-time bulimia sufferer, and has a most strange and possessive friend in the form of Louise.
This is a thriller of the finest magnitude. It rolls back layer upon layer as you read. Characters will remain vividly with you largely because of the excellence in the narration of Sarah Coomes. I know absolutely nothing about This narrators theatrical accomplishments. I am only convinced that there are many of them, And that she must be one of the most phenomenal actresses On the British scene. Perhaps I’m wrong; perhaps she is a housewife who just narrates the occasional audio book for grins. But you sure don’t get that impression when you listen to this. These characters are absolutely Effervescent And starkly Imprinted on your mind. It is because of the voices and accents she employs. I found myself slowing this down significantly so I could simply revel in the art. Normally, it takes a great deal to convince me to slow down my books. But this narrator managed to do that in grand style.
This promises to be an excellent series, and I look forward to Diving into more of it. Not one book after the other, because that would be an unfortunate mistake. But I’ll be back, and if you continue to follow me here, you will doubtless see a review of the next Jane Casey novel.
Finally, As an aside that has nothing whatsoever to do with my review, I just want to share that this is the first review I have created using the new Microsoft dictation module that is part of the latest Windows 10 software. This dictation module is, in my estimation, absolutely stunning. I did not need to train my voice. I did not need to go through a complicated microphone setup choreography. I simply opened my Microsoft Word, Held down the windows key and tapped the letter H. I was off and talking! The accuracy is pretty stunning. yes, I had to fix a few things, an some of you will perhaps notice that I missed some things, if, in fact, that's true. But on balance, I am blown away by the accuracy and ease with which this works. Truly a boon to someone whose hands Are becoming less and less useful when confronting a keyboard. I realize that this paragraph has been entirely off topic, but I find the development of this module something worthy of celebration. It is not yet perfect, but it certainly makes things easier for many of us.
Maeve Kerrigan is an ambitious 28-year-old woman who Is a detective chief inspector For the London Police Department. The relationship She is about to end Will play an important role in this story. So will the one she is about to begin with a fellow police officer. But for now, she simply wants to better understand why those 4 women were burned to death, and she wants to make sure the fifth one is not a copycat murder.
You know very little about the original four women as the book progresses. But the fifth murder is the one on which Maeve focuses. The fifth dead woman is Rebecca Haworth, a woman roughly Maeve’s age with class and money. Rebecca also has a nasty drug habit, is a long-time bulimia sufferer, and has a most strange and possessive friend in the form of Louise.
This is a thriller of the finest magnitude. It rolls back layer upon layer as you read. Characters will remain vividly with you largely because of the excellence in the narration of Sarah Coomes. I know absolutely nothing about This narrators theatrical accomplishments. I am only convinced that there are many of them, And that she must be one of the most phenomenal actresses On the British scene. Perhaps I’m wrong; perhaps she is a housewife who just narrates the occasional audio book for grins. But you sure don’t get that impression when you listen to this. These characters are absolutely Effervescent And starkly Imprinted on your mind. It is because of the voices and accents she employs. I found myself slowing this down significantly so I could simply revel in the art. Normally, it takes a great deal to convince me to slow down my books. But this narrator managed to do that in grand style.
This promises to be an excellent series, and I look forward to Diving into more of it. Not one book after the other, because that would be an unfortunate mistake. But I’ll be back, and if you continue to follow me here, you will doubtless see a review of the next Jane Casey novel.
Finally, As an aside that has nothing whatsoever to do with my review, I just want to share that this is the first review I have created using the new Microsoft dictation module that is part of the latest Windows 10 software. This dictation module is, in my estimation, absolutely stunning. I did not need to train my voice. I did not need to go through a complicated microphone setup choreography. I simply opened my Microsoft Word, Held down the windows key and tapped the letter H. I was off and talking! The accuracy is pretty stunning. yes, I had to fix a few things, an some of you will perhaps notice that I missed some things, if, in fact, that's true. But on balance, I am blown away by the accuracy and ease with which this works. Truly a boon to someone whose hands Are becoming less and less useful when confronting a keyboard. I realize that this paragraph has been entirely off topic, but I find the development of this module something worthy of celebration. It is not yet perfect, but it certainly makes things easier for many of us.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Svært detaljert og lang, men det er på grunn av detaljene at slutten av boka er helt syk. Når en liten ting skurrer, så er det alltid en grunn til det
Interesting story, but I figured it out fairly quickly. Will probably read more in this series.
Continuing in my crime novel reading spree...! Just finished "The Burning," by Jane Casey. When I read this, I thought it was the first in the series. It's actually the second. So darn! Now I have to find that first one, right? Maeve is an appealing character - unsure of herself, vulnerable yet tough as nails and very smart.Born and raised in England by Irish parents who are teetotalers, Maeve has to listen to demeaning jokes about being Irish, and has to ignore misogynistic remarks about her looks, her hair and her qualifications.
In this book, her murder squad is trying to come to grips with an elusive and brutal murderer who, after brutally beating his young female victims to death, sets them on fire. There is some dark and disturbing imagery here, so be forewarned. Still, this books is so well-written - the author is an Oxford grad with a masters in philosophy and it shows! - that I couldn't put it down. When another young woman is found dead, the modus operandi is not the same. Could it be a copycat? The book is told from different perspectives which makes it interesting. Ms. Casey is a very prolific writer. In just a couple of years, she's published four in the series. I have the next one on reserve at the library. Looking forward to it!
In this book, her murder squad is trying to come to grips with an elusive and brutal murderer who, after brutally beating his young female victims to death, sets them on fire. There is some dark and disturbing imagery here, so be forewarned. Still, this books is so well-written - the author is an Oxford grad with a masters in philosophy and it shows! - that I couldn't put it down. When another young woman is found dead, the modus operandi is not the same. Could it be a copycat? The book is told from different perspectives which makes it interesting. Ms. Casey is a very prolific writer. In just a couple of years, she's published four in the series. I have the next one on reserve at the library. Looking forward to it!
I didn't like this particular mystery as much as I enjoyed The Stranger You Know. But I still adore Maeve as a character and getting to see the beginnings of her relationship was really sweet and awesome.
A very enjoyable British cop book.
This felt like watching a slow burning, ITV cop drama on page. In the first of Maeve Kerrigan series, Casey introduces us to our protagonist - a junior female police officer of Irish heritage working in a high profile murder squad, and having to deal with the sexism (and indeed, xenophobia) that entails.
Casey really delves into Kerrigan's psyche and thought process here - the book explores the duller element of being a cop (endless interviews and gathering of evidence). She does this skillfully - I was intrigued and happy to keep reading. However, I did felt the slower pace could have done with a stronger plot - which seemed to get a little loose when the pace quickened.
Casey also introduced us to several characters - with mixed success. In all the characters introduced (Rob - the love interest, Godley - the boss, as examples), there was a strange mix of them having a backstory, yet also being oddly wooden and flat. The dialogue between them was stronger, however.
I also felt Casey shied away from some of the sexism elements - there was a little bit of a 'shrug, this is what it is like' kind of attitude -and perhaps not enough challenge of why this is a problem in the British police force.
Nevertheless, if you enjoy your crime thrillers, you can't go wrong with this enjoyable read.
This felt like watching a slow burning, ITV cop drama on page. In the first of Maeve Kerrigan series, Casey introduces us to our protagonist - a junior female police officer of Irish heritage working in a high profile murder squad, and having to deal with the sexism (and indeed, xenophobia) that entails.
Casey really delves into Kerrigan's psyche and thought process here - the book explores the duller element of being a cop (endless interviews and gathering of evidence). She does this skillfully - I was intrigued and happy to keep reading. However, I did felt the slower pace could have done with a stronger plot - which seemed to get a little loose when the pace quickened.
Casey also introduced us to several characters - with mixed success. In all the characters introduced (Rob - the love interest, Godley - the boss, as examples), there was a strange mix of them having a backstory, yet also being oddly wooden and flat. The dialogue between them was stronger, however.
I also felt Casey shied away from some of the sexism elements - there was a little bit of a 'shrug, this is what it is like' kind of attitude -and perhaps not enough challenge of why this is a problem in the British police force.
Nevertheless, if you enjoy your crime thrillers, you can't go wrong with this enjoyable read.
Probably closer to a 3.5, but I definitely enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to starting the next one!
The long letter at the end dragged on a bit... and I wasn't sure if I liked getting Louise's point of view like we did.. but overall not a deal breaker for the book.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DC Maeve Kerrigan is on a task force looking for a serial killer in London nicknamed "The Burning Man". Maeve is assigned to focus on the last victim who may or may not fit the profile of the killer. As Maeve delves into Rebecca's background, all is not what it seems.
The book is told from varying viewpoints, mostly Maeve and Louise who is Rebecca's best friend from Oxford days to the present. It is a great psychological thriller, well-written, and enjoyable to read. I really liked this crime drama and would recommend it. I plan to read the rest of the series. I read this book as an ARC for an honest review.
The book is told from varying viewpoints, mostly Maeve and Louise who is Rebecca's best friend from Oxford days to the present. It is a great psychological thriller, well-written, and enjoyable to read. I really liked this crime drama and would recommend it. I plan to read the rest of the series. I read this book as an ARC for an honest review.