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Nur der Tod kann dich retten. by Kristian Lutze, Joy Fielding

muddypuddle's review against another edition

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3.0

There were many things to like about this book and a few things to passionately dislike. So which one should I talk about? There are three major points-of-view in this story: a high school English teacher, the chief of police, and the writings/braggings of the antagonist. The setting, a small town in alligator alley in Florida, worked well. I don't like coming across teachers in books that are not good role models to the profession. I'm appalled at the things that Sandy Crosbie allows her student to get away with - particularly being hugely mean to each other. She wants her cheating husband back (he's a worm) even though he flaunts his new floozy right in front of her. I have no respect for her at all, except, perhaps, in some of her parenting. And then we have the chief of police. What a piece of work he is! It all come together, though, and even though I had a pretty good idea who the antagonist was, the mystery kept me enthralled for much of my cross-country journey.

ambercristofaro's review against another edition

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3.0

One of the few books that allowed the killer to sneak up on me.

cpriley401's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

soffimarie's review against another edition

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4.0

*4.0

Manche Passagen waren etwas schleppend, aber der (für mich) unerwartete Plottwist am Ende hat dafür entschädigt!
Ich mag die Art vorzulesen von Hansi Jochmann sehr!!

labalkana's review

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5.0

Auf Joy Fielding ist Verlass. Ihre Thriller & Mysteries sind immer mindestens gut. Das hier ist anders, vor allem weil es um High-School Schüler geht, aber wieder richtig gut - vor allem als Hörbuch.

Sandy ist mit ihrem Mann Ian und ihren zwei Teenies nach Florida gezogen. Nur wusste sie nicht dass er explizit dort hinziehen wollte, weil er die billige Carrie im Internet kennen gelernt hat.
Mittlerweile leben sie getrennt und Sandy unterrichtet an der örtlichen High School. Sie kennt ihre Schüler, nicht nur die Tochter der "Neuen" ihres Mannes, sondern auch die Tochter des Sheriffs. Und genau wie dieser sorgt sie sich als ein beliebtes Mädchen erst entführt und dann ermordet wird, nachdem schon eine der unbeliebten verschwunden war...
Der Perspektive wechselt ständig und da mittlerweile jeder einen Verdächtigen hat, gibt es viele potentielle Killer. Aber es gibt auch immer wieder gezielte Hinweise auf den Mörder und seine nächsten Opfer...

Torrance ist die typische amerikanische Kleinstadt, unspektakulär, jeder kennt jeden und alle haben so ihre kleinen Probleme und Geheimnisse. Der Sheriff ist ein übergewichtiger, schwieriger Typ, seine Frau ist langweilig und seine Tochter hat seinetwegen eine Essstörung.

Die Figuren sind alle eigen aber realistisch und greifbar dargestellt, und entfalten sich mit dem Verlauf. Wir lernen alle immer besser kennen und bekommen Einblick in das Gefühlsleben der Schüler und auch der Erwachsenen, die sich oft selbst wie Teenies verhalten. Alle bekommen ihre eigene kleine Story und das macht die ganze Geschichte lebendig und interessant. Insgesamt ist das Buch spannend, auch wenn das Tempo eher entspannt ist.

Große Leseempfehlung!

cjeanne99's review against another edition

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2.0

Quick and easy to read. Not all that good. Someone is killing young women in a small town in Southern Florida. Much of the action centers around students and teachers at the high school, including English teacher Sandy Crosbie. Ms. Crosbie has given her students an assignment to keep a journal. Every few chapters we read from the Killer's Journal - which I suppose was supposed to give us a link between the students and the killer. I just found it annoying.

nastjasworld's review

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4.0

Ein sehr spannendes Buch mit einem tollen Schreibstil und aus verschieden Perspektiven geschrieben. Kann ich nur empfehlen ☺️

krazyizkool's review against another edition

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4.0

That was quality suspense. A little long, but most was important in order to confuse me as to who I thought was responsible. I found myself actually stopping from reading sometimes to analyze what was happening and who I thought the killer was. I think I prefer to not be so distracted by the options, to not feel the need to try to figure it out, but it was good to the very end.

susanwallis's review against another edition

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5.0

Joy Fielding at her finest - another unputdownable book for me!

canadianbookworm's review against another edition

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3.0

In a small town in Florida a pretty teen girl goes missing. There is much speculation about what has happened to her. When her body is found the town is shocked and scared.
We see the story told from various points of view, including that of the killer. We see their actions at certain times and see what they think of what they are doing, but we don't get a lot of clues to their identity.
We also see things from the Sheriff's point of view. John Weber has been sheriff for a long time and while he certainly isn't perfect, he has a good head on his shoulders and follows his instincts. He also has a strong sense of responsibility.
We also see things from a number of other points of view, particularly one of the parents, Sandy Crosbie, who is also a teacher.
I like the fact that everybody has issues, just as we all do in real life, and we all make mistakes.
It was a good story for a lazy summer afternoon in my hammock.
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