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princessti666's review
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
es_the_book_hoarder's review
4.0
I enjoyed Evil Games much more than the first installment of the series, Silent Scream and I think a lot of that is to do with the pace of the book. I'm becoming more invested in the characters and I'm looking forward to reading more.
The plot was interesting, although I suppose it could be questioned as to its plausibility but there is always suspension of disbelief in any form of fiction and I found myself only questioning it a couple of times before I let it go.
On the whole I enjoyed it.
The plot was interesting, although I suppose it could be questioned as to its plausibility but there is always suspension of disbelief in any form of fiction and I found myself only questioning it a couple of times before I let it go.
On the whole I enjoyed it.
pannapark's review
5.0
Brilliant! Angela Marsons has dished up a second smoking hot D. I. Kim Stone mystery. I highly recommend reading book one, Silent Scream, to fully appreciate the character development in Evil Games. In Evil Games, Kim Stone’s personal vulnerabilities are latched onto and exploited by the manipulative Dr. Alex Thorne. We also see the support Kim’s colleague, Bryant, gives her and enjoy their increasingly comfortable repartee along with their other team members. Marsons gives us more glimpses of Kim Stone’s empathy for victims of crimes like two abused young girls, the baby of a mother with postpartum psychosis and an autistic young man. Finally, Marsons everso gently hints at a future interpersonal relationship between Kim and....well, you’re just going to have to read the book and find out!
billymac1962's review
1.0
Obviously by the rankings I'm in the vast minority here.
DNFing at 25% due to amatuerish writing and an implausible plotline.
But that's just me, apparently.
DNFing at 25% due to amatuerish writing and an implausible plotline.
But that's just me, apparently.
jodilynn9's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
calturner's review
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley who gave me an ARC of Angela Marsons Evil Games in exchange for an honest review.
If anything, this second instalment of Angela Marsons DI Kim Stone series is even better than the first. In it, we are introduced to Dr. Alexandra Thorne, a psychiatrist who we quickly learn isn't everything she appears to be. Getting inside the mind of a sociopath is a dangerous place to be, and DI Kim Stone soon comes to realise that Dr. Alexandra Thorne is not only a danger to her patients, pushing them to carry out crimes they would not otherwise have committed, but will also try to get into her head to bring forth memories she has fought to keep hidden since she was a small child.
What follows is a tense, edge of your seat story, that once started you do not want to put down. A thrilling 5 star read, and one that I highly recommend.
If anything, this second instalment of Angela Marsons DI Kim Stone series is even better than the first. In it, we are introduced to Dr. Alexandra Thorne, a psychiatrist who we quickly learn isn't everything she appears to be. Getting inside the mind of a sociopath is a dangerous place to be, and DI Kim Stone soon comes to realise that Dr. Alexandra Thorne is not only a danger to her patients, pushing them to carry out crimes they would not otherwise have committed, but will also try to get into her head to bring forth memories she has fought to keep hidden since she was a small child.
What follows is a tense, edge of your seat story, that once started you do not want to put down. A thrilling 5 star read, and one that I highly recommend.
catsteaandbookreviews's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
whitewell's review against another edition
3.0
Primo approccio a questa autrice e devo dire che mi ha convinta. Ho iniziato a leggere i suoi libri dato che la fidanzata di mio padre (appassionata di gialli come me) me li ha prestati quasi tutti. Un grande pregio di questa autrice è la sua scrittura scorrevole e semplice che sa tenere incollato il lettore alle pagine fino alla fine. (probabilmente se non avessi letto altri libri insieme a questo lo avrei anche finito nella metà del tempo). Un caso dove non dobbiamo svelare nessun colpevole, ma dove invece guadiamo la detective Kim che cerca di incastrare il colpevole.
Kim è sicuramente un personaggio riuscitissimo, con un background molto cupo alle spalle ma che sa farsi valere, sia all’interno della sua squadra sia durante i casi.
Non vedo l’ora di scoprire i prossimi casi in cui sarà coinvolta!
Kim è sicuramente un personaggio riuscitissimo, con un background molto cupo alle spalle ma che sa farsi valere, sia all’interno della sua squadra sia durante i casi.
Non vedo l’ora di scoprire i prossimi casi in cui sarà coinvolta!