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zeeohee's review against another edition
4.0
This was actually very entertaining. I’m always wary of books of this type - crime, too smart for his own good protagonists, serial killers, intrigue, etc. But this was done well. I was entertained and kept with it steadily. I read the first one too and I might like this one better. Maybe...
alindeman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
fionnuala25's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
stradequit's review against another edition
3.0
The Naturalist is one of the best self contained stories I’ve ever read with perfect suspense and mystery elements. Sadly, Looking Glass does not live up to its predecessor. Naturalist gives an interesting perspective of a vigilante working against the law, getting hospitalized and jailed by the people who are supposed to help him. Yet despite having the street cred gained by catching a serial killer, the Looking Glass is almost entirely Theo Cray vs the Law. It comes off as forced when the only thing between Theo and catching a killer is a corrupt government and police force. It’s unrealistic that of the people who spend their lives protecting citizens, none of them want to help Theo. I expected the book to be a follow up on Theo’s amazing ability to catch killers but it was more of a second examination on corruption in the police force. It’s well written and plotted but not what I wanted or expected: 3/5
stormsreading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
Enjoyed this book even more than the first one and I plan to dive into the third immediately. Dr. Cray is still infuriating law enforcement but this time he did it with a bit more earned confidence to back it up
ashleyinwonderland's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
olivecatlady's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
dragonfly3085's review against another edition
5.0
Frighteningly Realistic
There are so many elements to this that could be real that the book takes on a new element of suspense and fear. There are some conspiracy theories with background in facts, there is abuse, trauma, assault, and there’s plenty of science. The science is what got me hooked on this series and it continues to hold up.
If you’re a fan of This Podcast Will Kill You, or any murder podcast type show… you’ll like this book. It has nothing to do with podcasts but the content relates.
There are so many elements to this that could be real that the book takes on a new element of suspense and fear. There are some conspiracy theories with background in facts, there is abuse, trauma, assault, and there’s plenty of science. The science is what got me hooked on this series and it continues to hold up.
If you’re a fan of This Podcast Will Kill You, or any murder podcast type show… you’ll like this book. It has nothing to do with podcasts but the content relates.