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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I must have read this book wrong because so many people loved this book. For me it was confusing and a weird mix of a detective doing his detective thing with odd apparitions thrown in here and there. It was just strange - and I usually like strange - but this just didn't work for me.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was really interested in the storyline throughout, and it was well-written. I was curious as to how things would end and unfortunately, the plot ended quite abruptly. It was a bit disappointing. Also, the pacing was kind of slow like it took a long time (3/4 of the book) for Parker to find out who the dead woman is and who was killing all the people that were in contact with her. The ending is in between 'satisfying' and 'unsatisfying' because there weren't any consequences placed on Quayle and Mors, not that the audience knows of cause their life after the incident was hinted at in the last chapter. Also, Connolly introduced a lot of characters and there are times when I have no clue who they are, but I've accepted that and just kept reading.
This is the first book I've read from the Charlie Parker Thriller series, and though the ending was quite disappointing, I would read another book from this series again. And I hope that the ending won't be as abrupt as this book.
This is the first book I've read from the Charlie Parker Thriller series, and though the ending was quite disappointing, I would read another book from this series again. And I hope that the ending won't be as abrupt as this book.
Mini-Review:
4.5 Stars
Excellent narration by Jeff Harding.
Topics: Domestic Abuse, Cults, Racism, Grief, Family Ties
The playing field is getting too crowded but the details marking the cases and people are a lot of fun. This story had a nice balance between plot, character spotlights and the connections that make the good & bad thrive.
It's been a while since I've read a series and rated all the books either 4 or 5 stars. Yay for discovering new authors/stories to love!
4.5 Stars
Excellent narration by Jeff Harding.
Topics: Domestic Abuse, Cults, Racism, Grief, Family Ties
The playing field is getting too crowded but the details marking the cases and people are a lot of fun. This story had a nice balance between plot, character spotlights and the connections that make the good & bad thrive.
It's been a while since I've read a series and rated all the books either 4 or 5 stars. Yay for discovering new authors/stories to love!
The latest installment in the Charlie Parker series did not disappoint! One of the best things about this series is how the story lines entwine and emerge into unpredictable consequences. Like a truck explosion that seemed inconsequential turned out to be a spark that led certain characters towards their doom. In the last book, my complaint was that the supernatural aspect was too overt but here, the balance between the dead and the living was just right. In particular, scenes involving a boy and a ringing toy phone were written in such a way that was both creepy and moving.
The villains in this book were perfectly sinister, having no qualms dispatching people who get in their way. It caused a few harrowing and suspenseful moments. But the larger theme was how villains can be the very people you know, and how misogyny plays a terrible part in the lives and deaths of women.
The topic of death was also reflected in Charlie's friends Louis and Angel. Angel had to undergo surgery for a tumor and Louis had to grapple with the possibility of watching his other half die. I've always enjoyed their snarky, humorous, loving relationship and I'm not ready to say goodbye. I'm not sure how long this series will go but it feels like we’re coming closer to the end. I hope I'm wrong!
The villains in this book were perfectly sinister, having no qualms dispatching people who get in their way. It caused a few harrowing and suspenseful moments. But the larger theme was how villains can be the very people you know, and how misogyny plays a terrible part in the lives and deaths of women.
The topic of death was also reflected in Charlie's friends Louis and Angel. Angel had to undergo surgery for a tumor and Louis had to grapple with the possibility of watching his other half die. I've always enjoyed their snarky, humorous, loving relationship and I'm not ready to say goodbye. I'm not sure how long this series will go but it feels like we’re coming closer to the end. I hope I'm wrong!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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medium-paced
2.5/5
I didn't care for the supernatural bent to the novel. I would have preferred a straight-forward mystery, but there was hardly anything mysterious about it. I just plain didn't like it that much. And John Connolly is quite the loquacious man. He used a lot of "big words" (lol) that made me feel disconnected from the book and its characters.
I didn't care for the supernatural bent to the novel. I would have preferred a straight-forward mystery, but there was hardly anything mysterious about it. I just plain didn't like it that much. And John Connolly is quite the loquacious man. He used a lot of "big words" (lol) that made me feel disconnected from the book and its characters.
I put this one down for some time but I am really glad I picked it up again and finished it.
I liked the writing, the main character and the plot. I must say that I had trouble keeping some of the characters apart at times because there were so many to keep track of. I was also not prepared for the somewhat “supernatural” elements, but once I got used to it, I liked it.
Charlie is a cool main character and I do want to read more books in this series. You can read them in any order you want but I want to start reading them from the beginning to get the most out of it.
I also enjoyed reading from the different perspectives which gave us as readers a chance to really get the full story. A lot happens throughout the story, which is why I had to stop at times and sort things out, but at the end it all came together nicely.
Overall, it was an interesting book and I do think I want to read more from the author.
I liked the writing, the main character and the plot. I must say that I had trouble keeping some of the characters apart at times because there were so many to keep track of. I was also not prepared for the somewhat “supernatural” elements, but once I got used to it, I liked it.
Charlie is a cool main character and I do want to read more books in this series. You can read them in any order you want but I want to start reading them from the beginning to get the most out of it.
I also enjoyed reading from the different perspectives which gave us as readers a chance to really get the full story. A lot happens throughout the story, which is why I had to stop at times and sort things out, but at the end it all came together nicely.
Overall, it was an interesting book and I do think I want to read more from the author.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
My favorite in the series so far!
What a wild, crazy ride this one was. Charlie Parker finds himself in a hunt for a missing child and a rare book, both connected to the ancient beings that have been haunting him since he lost his own wife and child. The side story of the Grimm's Fairy Tale was such a great addition. I loved hearing about the antique book collection world and all its dark secrets.
This book also had a different side of Angel and Louis as their relationship is tested and they both have to learn to focus on what is important to them. Seeing them both in this vulnerable state was new and made me love their characters even more.
The story is building more and more and Parker's connection to the supernatural world is pulling him closer to the end it feels. I can't wait to see what's in store in the next book.
What a wild, crazy ride this one was. Charlie Parker finds himself in a hunt for a missing child and a rare book, both connected to the ancient beings that have been haunting him since he lost his own wife and child. The side story of the Grimm's Fairy Tale was such a great addition. I loved hearing about the antique book collection world and all its dark secrets.
This book also had a different side of Angel and Louis as their relationship is tested and they both have to learn to focus on what is important to them. Seeing them both in this vulnerable state was new and made me love their characters even more.
The story is building more and more and Parker's connection to the supernatural world is pulling him closer to the end it feels. I can't wait to see what's in store in the next book.