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katemoxie's review against another edition
4.0
Intriguing. One part unnecessary and the purpose for another seemingly unrelated event was revealed on the last page.
ghostroom217's review against another edition
4.0
3 1/2 stars. A good story, though so procedural in its telling it might as well be a non-fictional tour through the Miami Homicide Department. I usually like my fiction a little more stylized, but if you like yours to use clear prose and stick to the facts, this book might be just what you're looking for.
felinity's review against another edition
3.0
It was interesting reading an Arthur Hailey novel in a genre so well-known; most of his books gave an insider's view of specific industries previously kept in the background, and yet how many crime books are there now? Hundreds, if not thousands, of books follow homicide detectives through a complex case and yet there is still something different about this one.
Detective was almost exactly what I expected: a book with a well-researched background, interesting plot with corners and enough character development to keep me interested. The only reason I can't give it 4 stars is because Hailey's writing style didn't grab me enough for that must-read factor. This is a good, solid detective novel though, and I expect most people who like this genre will enjoy it, unless you prefer very fast-paced books.
Detective was almost exactly what I expected: a book with a well-researched background, interesting plot with corners and enough character development to keep me interested. The only reason I can't give it 4 stars is because Hailey's writing style didn't grab me enough for that must-read factor. This is a good, solid detective novel though, and I expect most people who like this genre will enjoy it, unless you prefer very fast-paced books.
essie_may's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
yaki78's review against another edition
3.0
Hailey's books provides great insights into any industry. This was one is no different. Would have loved to see more of Malcom Ainslie.
3.5/5.
3.5/5.
owlonline's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
polinatru's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
4.0
I read this a long time ago, but I seem to remember that it was very good. I have more Arthur Hailey books on my personal "wish list."
sivachander_pa's review against another edition
3.0
Arthur Hailey was the man whom I fell in love with when I read airport and the evening news. I needn't describe his general methodology of writing since that is well known to all. I felt maybe he just slipped a bit in his one final attempt. detective was as racy as airport but it stops with that in the first half. and then it was as detailed as the evening news in the second half. but Wat I really thought was this book fell short of the standards of either of the books. he tries to convey 2 main stories woven into one well knit plot. but in the end I was stranded with the question whether it was well knit. try it. it displays Hailey's deep research into the department and brilliant story writing. in the end I wasn't disappointed but neither was I happy.