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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Inmiddels heb ik deel 2 van de Rizzoli & Isles serie ook gelezen. En dat was weer een spannende. Ik heb hem in één ruk uitgelezen. De gebeurtenissen volgen elkaar in een rap tempo op. En het blijft ook tot het einde onbekend wie het heeft gedaan. De moorden zijn weer even uitgebreid beschreven als in deel 1 en ook de medische termen zijn weer van de partij. Maar ach, dat is weer goed voor je algemene ontwikkeling. Wederom een aanrader.
I enjoyed this book. I have only read two Gerritsen books before and that is the Surgeon, and the Sinner. I have like both of those books before but my interest in the Rizzoli and Isles books didn’t start until the television series last summer. It seems from most of what I have read from readers, they hate the show when compared to the novels. Since I like the show first I am not bias one more than the other. Both have their faults and good parts. I do like the character of Maura Isles better in the show but the writing is great on both.
This book picks up right where the first leaves off with the surgeon behind bars and Rizzoli trying to cope with life after being a victim. A year after the events of the surgeon a new killer has arrived in Boston whit a MO that is similar if not almost identical of that of the surgeon.
This book was well written and very informative in the forensics of a crime. Being a Forensics major in college I was fascinated to read how close the forensics were to real life practice. Some might find the breaks where it is all about the forensics boring but I really enjoyed those parts as much as the action.
This book picks up right where the first leaves off with the surgeon behind bars and Rizzoli trying to cope with life after being a victim. A year after the events of the surgeon a new killer has arrived in Boston whit a MO that is similar if not almost identical of that of the surgeon.
This book was well written and very informative in the forensics of a crime. Being a Forensics major in college I was fascinated to read how close the forensics were to real life practice. Some might find the breaks where it is all about the forensics boring but I really enjoyed those parts as much as the action.
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*actual rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars*
BE WARNED!!! ALL THE SPOILERS IN THIS HERE REVIEW!!!
It was at this point I realised... the show is so much better than these books. Seriously. Even at its worst.
So. Much. Better.
This one starts off great. Rizzoli is behaving like a real cop, actually working with her coworkers (outside of the FBI guy, but that's to be expected). Isles is actually in this book and not just a footnote. She's not the quirky Maura I'm used to, and they're not best friends, but I'm just glad she actually has lines this time.
But then.
Rizzoli starts acting like Thorny McBitchface again. And hey, it's probably the trauma and the chauvinism. But like, maybe don't be a complete asshole to the people who may one day have to save your life? Just a thought?
Then, for some reason, she sleeps with FBI guy out of NOWHERE. Like, did I miss the romantic tension somewhere? These two legit hated each other 5 seconds ago. Not minutes. SECONDS.
Then, she once again gets captured by the killer. Like, she is an actual cop, right? Shouldn't she have some level of intuition? And can we talk about the deus ex machina that results in her ending up with a gun somehow while being tied up in a trunk? Don't worry; we don't need an explanation; just gloss right over that shit.
Sigh... I'm just gonna read the last one of these I own, and then I'm done. I just... can't with this.
BE WARNED!!! ALL THE SPOILERS IN THIS HERE REVIEW!!!
It was at this point I realised... the show is so much better than these books. Seriously. Even at its worst.
So. Much. Better.
This one starts off great. Rizzoli is behaving like a real cop, actually working with her coworkers (outside of the FBI guy, but that's to be expected). Isles is actually in this book and not just a footnote. She's not the quirky Maura I'm used to, and they're not best friends, but I'm just glad she actually has lines this time.
But then.
Rizzoli starts acting like Thorny McBitchface again. And hey, it's probably the trauma and the chauvinism. But like, maybe don't be a complete asshole to the people who may one day have to save your life? Just a thought?
Then, for some reason, she sleeps with FBI guy out of NOWHERE. Like, did I miss the romantic tension somewhere? These two legit hated each other 5 seconds ago. Not minutes. SECONDS.
Then, she once again gets captured by the killer. Like, she is an actual cop, right? Shouldn't she have some level of intuition? And can we talk about the deus ex machina that results in her ending up with a gun somehow while being tied up in a trunk? Don't worry; we don't need an explanation; just gloss right over that shit.
Sigh... I'm just gonna read the last one of these I own, and then I'm done. I just... can't with this.
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Tess Gerritsen's "Rizzoli & Isles" series, exemplified by "The Apprentice," delivers a gripping narrative that seamlessly intertwines crime and medicine. The author skillfully explores the intriguing question posed in the text: "Is this all we are? A necklace of chemicals? Where, in the double helix, does the soul lie?" Gerritsen's portrayal of Detective Jane Rizzoli's pursuit of serial killers, especially the Surgeon, keeps readers enthralled.
Having previously enjoyed "The Surgeon," I resonate with the reviewer's sentiment of never loving a crime book more. The focus on Warren Hoyt adds depth to the narrative, though a desire for more insight into the Dominator's perspective is expressed. Despite this minor flaw, the series earns a well-deserved 4.5/5 rating.
Gerritsen's writing proves to be far more intense and immersive, with "The Apprentice" delving into Jane Rizzoli's character as she battles both a serial killer and PTSD. The inclusion of Maura Isles as a side character adds a layer of complexity, and the mysterious FBI agent introduces an intriguing dynamic.
In essence, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles series, particularly "The Apprentice," is a must-read for fans of dark, suspenseful crime fiction. Gerritsen's vivid storytelling and the evolving dynamics of the characters make this series a compelling journey into a world of crime, medicine, and psychological intrigue.
Having previously enjoyed "The Surgeon," I resonate with the reviewer's sentiment of never loving a crime book more. The focus on Warren Hoyt adds depth to the narrative, though a desire for more insight into the Dominator's perspective is expressed. Despite this minor flaw, the series earns a well-deserved 4.5/5 rating.
Gerritsen's writing proves to be far more intense and immersive, with "The Apprentice" delving into Jane Rizzoli's character as she battles both a serial killer and PTSD. The inclusion of Maura Isles as a side character adds a layer of complexity, and the mysterious FBI agent introduces an intriguing dynamic.
In essence, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles series, particularly "The Apprentice," is a must-read for fans of dark, suspenseful crime fiction. Gerritsen's vivid storytelling and the evolving dynamics of the characters make this series a compelling journey into a world of crime, medicine, and psychological intrigue.
PHENOMENAL! Once again, I could not put this book down and am looking to see if the library has the third in the series available....
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Too scary for me. I'm firing the person who thought I would be ok reading it.
Too scary for me. I'm firing the person who thought I would be ok reading it.