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pkadams's review against another edition
Totally diverting! I can't wait to finish the series, so I can start the TV show.
michellefleming33's review against another edition
3.0
So this book took a different view point. We finally got to see more of Dr. Maura Isles and hear her voice.
This one was not as intriguing to me as the Surgeon was. I still want to continue on with the series to see where these characters go and how they develop.
Unfortunately, it was the plot that did not do it for me.
***Spoilers from here on out!****
Dr. Isles knows she's considered Queen of the Dead among her colleagues even though they've never said it to her face. She enjoys working with the dead, giving them a voice, knowing that someone somewhere has recognized their existence and what they've left behind.
It was the whole nun story and forbiddenness that Dr. Isles felt towards the priest that really grossed me out. It was this sinister abbey that disturbed me. It was sad to know that Camille was sexually abused by her father, and later ended up pregnant and losing her child because of it. But the bigger scandal was not Camille, it was Sister Ursula, (I immediately thought of the Little Mermaid!). The fact that Sister Ursula travelled abroad and helped those in need in India, the lepors there, she could not save them all. Her silence is what ended up killing her. Also what was the point of going through all the details of the abbey, with the little girl Noni, and then nothing ended up happening to Noni's mother? I don't know, it seemed like justice should have been served. I liked how we found out more from Jane's family and how her mother truly does appreciate her. Just this whole nun story wasn't what it seemed so, I guess I was just thrown off when she focused so much on Camille's life and then it was just discarded. I know that Jane served justice to the father, but the real case was about Sister Ursula. Camille was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. This plot was just not good in my opinion.
The crazy pony tailed doctor freaked me out as well.
I liked that Jane and Gabriel got married. And I'm extremely glad that Jane admitted that she does love him. I'm glad she's more accepting that motherhood is not as bad as she thinks it's going to be. It's going to be interesting to see how she ties it all in with her work schedule and Agent Dean's as well...
Just a side note, Dr. Isles on the TV show Rizzoli & Isles, is WAY DIFFERENT than the doctor that is portrayed in this book. I actually prefer the tv show over this series of books.
I like that she has such a sense of fashion, because you wouldn't expect that from the character she portrays on the show. She's much more mysterious and deep than the character in the book.
Also, Maura gets chased after in this one. It seems like women on constantly on the attack in these books. I consistently have been making sure that my deadbolt is locked before I retire for the evening. I'm taking no chances.
Gerritsen always seems to lead you up to such a climax, and then when that climax does come, it's so fast and abrupt you kind of feel jipped.
She took so long for us to get there, I wanted to enjoy the ride. It seems like all of the books I've read by her, the first 300 pages or so takes awhile, and then the last 40 pages I'm flying through them. I want more! But then it ends so suddenly it's like huh...ok I guess that's the end??
The endings seem to fall a little flat to me.
I have the next one in the series and I'll be picking that up ASAP because I want to see how Jane Rizzoli deals with motherhood. Um, that hasn't happened in the show, so now I'm expecting it!
This one was not as intriguing to me as the Surgeon was. I still want to continue on with the series to see where these characters go and how they develop.
Unfortunately, it was the plot that did not do it for me.
***Spoilers from here on out!****
Dr. Isles knows she's considered Queen of the Dead among her colleagues even though they've never said it to her face. She enjoys working with the dead, giving them a voice, knowing that someone somewhere has recognized their existence and what they've left behind.
It was the whole nun story and forbiddenness that Dr. Isles felt towards the priest that really grossed me out. It was this sinister abbey that disturbed me. It was sad to know that Camille was sexually abused by her father, and later ended up pregnant and losing her child because of it. But the bigger scandal was not Camille, it was Sister Ursula, (I immediately thought of the Little Mermaid!). The fact that Sister Ursula travelled abroad and helped those in need in India, the lepors there, she could not save them all. Her silence is what ended up killing her. Also what was the point of going through all the details of the abbey, with the little girl Noni, and then nothing ended up happening to Noni's mother? I don't know, it seemed like justice should have been served. I liked how we found out more from Jane's family and how her mother truly does appreciate her. Just this whole nun story wasn't what it seemed so, I guess I was just thrown off when she focused so much on Camille's life and then it was just discarded. I know that Jane served justice to the father, but the real case was about Sister Ursula. Camille was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. This plot was just not good in my opinion.
The crazy pony tailed doctor freaked me out as well.
I liked that Jane and Gabriel got married. And I'm extremely glad that Jane admitted that she does love him. I'm glad she's more accepting that motherhood is not as bad as she thinks it's going to be. It's going to be interesting to see how she ties it all in with her work schedule and Agent Dean's as well...
Just a side note, Dr. Isles on the TV show Rizzoli & Isles, is WAY DIFFERENT than the doctor that is portrayed in this book. I actually prefer the tv show over this series of books.
I like that she has such a sense of fashion, because you wouldn't expect that from the character she portrays on the show. She's much more mysterious and deep than the character in the book.
Also, Maura gets chased after in this one. It seems like women on constantly on the attack in these books. I consistently have been making sure that my deadbolt is locked before I retire for the evening. I'm taking no chances.
Gerritsen always seems to lead you up to such a climax, and then when that climax does come, it's so fast and abrupt you kind of feel jipped.
She took so long for us to get there, I wanted to enjoy the ride. It seems like all of the books I've read by her, the first 300 pages or so takes awhile, and then the last 40 pages I'm flying through them. I want more! But then it ends so suddenly it's like huh...ok I guess that's the end??
The endings seem to fall a little flat to me.
I have the next one in the series and I'll be picking that up ASAP because I want to see how Jane Rizzoli deals with motherhood. Um, that hasn't happened in the show, so now I'm expecting it!
ladyjedi's review against another edition
4.0
Like the series.
Enjoyable books. Characters that are developing book to book. All in all a nice crime series. I love Maura, and love her nickname "Queen of the Dead"
Enjoyable books. Characters that are developing book to book. All in all a nice crime series. I love Maura, and love her nickname "Queen of the Dead"
justelw's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
butterfly2507's review against another edition
4.0
4,5 Sterne!
Ich liebe die Reihe so sehr! Ich liebe Jane, Maura und einfach die ganze Story <3 Gut dass es noch 7 weitere Bücher gibt :P
Ich liebe die Reihe so sehr! Ich liebe Jane, Maura und einfach die ganze Story <3 Gut dass es noch 7 weitere Bücher gibt :P
spiderkitten's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed The Sinner. It was a refreshing change from the typical serial killer fare and gave us an insight into Maura Isle's past marriage. It was a lot lighter on action but that did not detract from the story, in fact it may have actually reflected the quite and peace of the convent and then highlighted the violent act that occured.
There were aspects I did not enjoy. Rizzoli's medical condition holds no appeal for me and I really feel like it changes the direction these novels might have headed in. I also did not enjoy the last chapter which felt tacked on and rushed as if the author wanted to get that event over with before tackling the next novel. I think if it had to happen I would have liked to see her familys involvement and the related stress/issues taking place over the course of a novel - all while Rizolli was dealing with a case of some kind.
There were aspects I did not enjoy. Rizzoli's medical condition holds no appeal for me and I really feel like it changes the direction these novels might have headed in. I also did not enjoy the last chapter which felt tacked on and rushed as if the author wanted to get that event over with before tackling the next novel. I think if it had to happen I would have liked to see her familys involvement and the related stress/issues taking place over the course of a novel - all while Rizolli was dealing with a case of some kind.
luellen1990's review against another edition
1.0
Didn't finish this book, i loved the first two in the series but just couldn't get into this one. Didn't find the story line as gripping as the first two.
kriscricket's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75