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janettedv's review against another edition
2.0
A good idea and generally really well written. For me, it was totally spoilt by the ending which seemed totally unbelievable and very rushed.
beledit's review against another edition
3.0
This is competent, believable crime fiction, decently written and edited. I quite enjoyed reading it.
The reason for my half-hearted 3-star rating is that it's the reading equivalent of fast food; despite having finished it less than a week ago, I had to look it up again to remember anything about it and I still can't remember how it ended.
That said, I might try the next in the series - the fact that the author is a police officer himself definitely contributes to the realism, which I appreciated.
The reason for my half-hearted 3-star rating is that it's the reading equivalent of fast food; despite having finished it less than a week ago, I had to look it up again to remember anything about it and I still can't remember how it ended.
That said, I might try the next in the series - the fact that the author is a police officer himself definitely contributes to the realism, which I appreciated.
sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
4.0
Bodily Harm is the first book in the Detective George Elms series and boy what a way to start it off!
I absolutely loved George. Strong, dependable, compassionate, everything you want in a man never mind in a detective. I really enjoyed getting to know his wife and daughter and how he juggles personal issues with his work. For me it humanises his character more and I found I could really empathise with him.
The story starts off strong with an awful attack on two teens which shows just what low lives some of these criminals are. What I enjoyed seeing is how George handles the victims as well as the criminals. To a certain extent he can see the good in some of them but definitely not all, as no matter what, sometimes there is just no good to be found.
I was so engrossed in this story, happily reading along and then the author suddenly ups the pace sending me spinning. I certainly won’t go into what happens but the story takes a very dark and twisted turn that left me reeling. There was so many shocks and surprises that more than once I forgot to close my mouth.
Bodily Harm is a highly entertaining start to a new crime series to me. Can’t wait to read more.
I absolutely loved George. Strong, dependable, compassionate, everything you want in a man never mind in a detective. I really enjoyed getting to know his wife and daughter and how he juggles personal issues with his work. For me it humanises his character more and I found I could really empathise with him.
The story starts off strong with an awful attack on two teens which shows just what low lives some of these criminals are. What I enjoyed seeing is how George handles the victims as well as the criminals. To a certain extent he can see the good in some of them but definitely not all, as no matter what, sometimes there is just no good to be found.
I was so engrossed in this story, happily reading along and then the author suddenly ups the pace sending me spinning. I certainly won’t go into what happens but the story takes a very dark and twisted turn that left me reeling. There was so many shocks and surprises that more than once I forgot to close my mouth.
Bodily Harm is a highly entertaining start to a new crime series to me. Can’t wait to read more.
cheryl59's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first in a series and I am not sure that I will be reading any subsequent books by this author, I found it quite disappointing despite a good start and I didn't like the ending.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
5.0
First line: "The town of Langthorne had once been a popular holiday destination, and a highly desirable place to live."
Wow. I am shocked at the ending of this novel. I can't believe what has just happened...and I'm left in a certain state of frustration and disgust. I am content to know that there is another book - that hopefully, follows the story of this one...because I need to know what happened, or better yet, what WILL happen.
I started into this novel hoping for something good to unwind from a long semester at university, and this is just what I got. Nothing like a suspenseful novel to take your mind away from things! I don't want to give away a single morsel of this story, but I shall just say that it is crazy how one single act can lead to such grave consequences - especially when the thought of these consequences never crossed the mind of the innocent party.
Phenomenal read, I must say.
Wow. I am shocked at the ending of this novel. I can't believe what has just happened...and I'm left in a certain state of frustration and disgust. I am content to know that there is another book - that hopefully, follows the story of this one...because I need to know what happened, or better yet, what WILL happen.
I started into this novel hoping for something good to unwind from a long semester at university, and this is just what I got. Nothing like a suspenseful novel to take your mind away from things! I don't want to give away a single morsel of this story, but I shall just say that it is crazy how one single act can lead to such grave consequences - especially when the thought of these consequences never crossed the mind of the innocent party.
Phenomenal read, I must say.
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