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espressoreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It had so much potential and then the ending is like the author forgot what book he was writing.
He did have info on faith. Jabbed at Vatican 2 Catholics being poorly catechized. It gets into some detail of the rosary and the meditative practices often overlooked or skipped by many Catholics.
He did have info on faith. Jabbed at Vatican 2 Catholics being poorly catechized. It gets into some detail of the rosary and the meditative practices often overlooked or skipped by many Catholics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, Torture, Death, Blood, and Confinement
Minor: Body shaming, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Chronic illness, Adult/minor relationship, and Death of parent
super_squirrel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is one of ny favourite books ever. I love the dynanmic between the detectives but it also has a really well driven plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The crimes themselves are very dark and graphic in places which some may not like (I think it adds to the tension) but it fits well with the story and isn't gratuitous. I go back to this series time and time again but this one will probably always be my favourite!
delight's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookish_bmo's review against another edition
5.0
HOLY SHIT THIS BOOK. Watch me not sleep soundly for the rest of the week and be paranoid. DAMN WHY DID I READ THIS KNOWING FULL WELL I'LL SCARE THE SHIT OUT OF ME. This is such a good october reads.
boleary30's review against another edition
3.0
suspenseful, a little gruesome, good characters, parts about raising a deaf child are good
not_a_real_wombat's review against another edition
5.0
De titel is wat ongelukkig, maar de inhoud is precies wat een moordmysterie zou moeten zijn. De lezer wordt samen met de detectives van het verhaal voortdurend op het verkeerde been gezet. Zelfs toen ik dacht "oh maar nu is het wel HEEL duidelijk" bleek het toch niet te zijn wat het leek dat het was. Bijna alle losse eindjes worden aan elkaar geknoopt, tot in het haast perfecte toe. Ik ben hier binnen 24 uur doorheen gesjeesd, dus qua leesbaarheid van de vertaling zit het wel goed.
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
3.0
The first in the Balzano/Byrne series, I enjoyed the plot and characters in this novel. Catholic schoolgirls are getting murdered but why? Some gripping moments, and for me - an enjoyable and easy to read thriller.
slebs55's review
5.0
Richard Montanari had me on the edge of me seat the entire book. There seemed to be so many red herrings in this book; which is a nice refresher. Most crime novels I have read seem to blatantly point to who the evil doer is; but this book constantly had me questioning who it could be, that by the time the suspect was revealed I had never even suspected who it was.
I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. The dynamic between Jessica and Bryne is one that I cannot wait to read as it progresses into not only a partnership but a friendship as well.
I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. The dynamic between Jessica and Bryne is one that I cannot wait to read as it progresses into not only a partnership but a friendship as well.
myweereads's review against another edition
4.0
“The chilled rain slicks the black granite, joining my tears, flooding my heart full of storms”
The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari is the story of veteran detective Kevin Byrne and his rookie partner Jessica Balzano who are set out to capture the elusive killer causing fear In Philadelphia who mutilates his victims, all catholic woman that clutch a rosary in their bolted lifeless hands.
When I started reading this book it thought I wasn’t going to like it because of its synopsis but I was pleasantly surprised. The story is a fast paced cop thriller where the lead detectives are trying to find the killer of the “Rosary Girls”. Both detectives carry baggage before they are paired together in this case. We are introduced to them individually and then join them on their journey watching the relationship change as the desperation of catching the killer gives them common ground. The details of the murder are brutal, the killer has dialogue which is haunting and makes the reader uneasy. The way the story is written suspects are presented at different stages almost like a criminal line up but just when I think I know who the killer is I’m abruptly proven wrong. I thought this was an interesting story that was horrifying, thrilling and creepy. This is the first book in the series and I already have the next two which I’ll definitely be reading to see how things progress.
The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari is the story of veteran detective Kevin Byrne and his rookie partner Jessica Balzano who are set out to capture the elusive killer causing fear In Philadelphia who mutilates his victims, all catholic woman that clutch a rosary in their bolted lifeless hands.
When I started reading this book it thought I wasn’t going to like it because of its synopsis but I was pleasantly surprised. The story is a fast paced cop thriller where the lead detectives are trying to find the killer of the “Rosary Girls”. Both detectives carry baggage before they are paired together in this case. We are introduced to them individually and then join them on their journey watching the relationship change as the desperation of catching the killer gives them common ground. The details of the murder are brutal, the killer has dialogue which is haunting and makes the reader uneasy. The way the story is written suspects are presented at different stages almost like a criminal line up but just when I think I know who the killer is I’m abruptly proven wrong. I thought this was an interesting story that was horrifying, thrilling and creepy. This is the first book in the series and I already have the next two which I’ll definitely be reading to see how things progress.
autismreading_mom's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a great book that was completly different from any other book.