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noonjinx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
An easy read with great characters and an exciting story, riffing off various cliches that I love; written in the first person by a cynical private investigator digging into a seemingly straightforward death and uncovering corporate corruption and conspiracy.
The twist here is that the PI is a woman and she's definitely a great and refreshing character. A tough, gun toting, progressive, left winger who can hold her own in fist fights with gangsters and who's not embarrassed to describe her messy apartment and sweaty armpits.
I've read conservative reviews complaining about the politics and even though I agree with Paretsky's views i did find her a bit preachy. Also, the end was a bit drawn out, plot based and too neat.
These are minor quibbles and i would read more though.
The twist here is that the PI is a woman and she's definitely a great and refreshing character. A tough, gun toting, progressive, left winger who can hold her own in fist fights with gangsters and who's not embarrassed to describe her messy apartment and sweaty armpits.
I've read conservative reviews complaining about the politics and even though I agree with Paretsky's views i did find her a bit preachy. Also, the end was a bit drawn out, plot based and too neat.
These are minor quibbles and i would read more though.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Abortion
rclz's review against another edition
4.0
This is good. I really enjoy Vick's outlook and her smart mouth. I could kind of see where this was all going but it didn't matter because getting there was good.
claudiafp's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bdplume's review against another edition
4.0
Good conclusion, butI only mildly enjoyed getting there.
capellan's review against another edition
4.0
This 4th V I Warshawski novel is a solid mystery that rattles along briskly without ever feeling rushed or overly contrived. Good stuff.
bjerz's review against another edition
4.0
I am a huge fan of the V.I. Warshawski series and Bitter Medicine does not disappoint. As always, Paretsky includes a dose of liberal social commentary with her excellently crafted and gripping story of a dead woman, a murdered doctor and a profit-hungry hospital. The end is bitter-sweet and introduces a new regular character of the non-human variety.
rachel_b_824's review against another edition
4.0
Why did I stop reading the V.I. Warshawski books? I love her, I love the Chicago setting, and I love Sara Paretsky.
anothercurleyhairbooklover's review
5.0
excellent story....makes you wonder if this sort of thing really happens