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sinadria's review against another edition
3.0
Had a hard time getting into this book - it just seemed to drag a bit. I liked the eventual ending but the reading was tedious at times. I'm a big fan of Alex Delaware and I hope the next book is better for me.
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
4.0
Good story but quite predictable "who it is." I thought so anyway :)
megs154's review against another edition
dark
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
4.25
amirahjantzen's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
amymoya1's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
vickijustwantstoread's review against another edition
4.0
I love that I can't figure out whodunit before the author reveals it. Seven books into series and I have no idea. Other authors I read big series I usually get a feel for them and can narrow it down to one or 2 suspects.
littlebit2991's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Murder
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
Minor: Child abuse
wondernikel's review against another edition
2.0
2...Looking like my least favorite, thus far...Not only, is the plot line written into the ground already, the outcome was too easily guessed...what a drag!
paperbackstash's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite earlier Alex Delaware mysteries.
Alex is called in by someone else other than Milo this time - his past with the hospital has earned him an in with another mystery, this time at first investigating to protect a child rather than investigate an actual crime. Much of the plot is dedicated to preventing a potential horror rather than bringing justice to something already accomplished. Munchausen by proxy is a horrific mystery of psychological taboos, and it was a cerebral treat to read a thriller focused on the possibility of it.
Throw in Kellerman's skill in creating layered characters who are as convincing in their dysfunctions as much as their innocence, and it gets even better. I stood on my toes wondering who was guilty, if anyone was, and unsure which side I should really be rooting for. On one hand, my mother's side was wanting to protect the child at all costs if there's any doubt, but on the other hand, nosy doctors who sometimes overreach grated my mother's security.
It ended up with a treat that not only covered the unusual psychological ailment, but added twists to make it something even more unique. The resolution satisfied my uncertainty on who I should have been rooting for. I can't ruin the ending, but it worked with my doubts about characters I liked during the investigation.
Devil's Waltz digs into the psychological and medical side of thrillers more than the police procedural, reversing the roles of the story - with Alex bringing in Milo after awhile instead of the other way around. I enjoyed this change of pace.
Alex is called in by someone else other than Milo this time - his past with the hospital has earned him an in with another mystery, this time at first investigating to protect a child rather than investigate an actual crime. Much of the plot is dedicated to preventing a potential horror rather than bringing justice to something already accomplished. Munchausen by proxy is a horrific mystery of psychological taboos, and it was a cerebral treat to read a thriller focused on the possibility of it.
Throw in Kellerman's skill in creating layered characters who are as convincing in their dysfunctions as much as their innocence, and it gets even better. I stood on my toes wondering who was guilty, if anyone was, and unsure which side I should really be rooting for. On one hand, my mother's side was wanting to protect the child at all costs if there's any doubt, but on the other hand, nosy doctors who sometimes overreach grated my mother's security.
It ended up with a treat that not only covered the unusual psychological ailment, but added twists to make it something even more unique. The resolution satisfied my uncertainty on who I should have been rooting for. I can't ruin the ending, but it worked with my doubts about characters I liked during the investigation.
Devil's Waltz digs into the psychological and medical side of thrillers more than the police procedural, reversing the roles of the story - with Alex bringing in Milo after awhile instead of the other way around. I enjoyed this change of pace.
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
3.0
Book #49 read in 2013
Once again, Kellerman gets sidetracked in the mundane details. The main case involving Munchausen by proxy was interesting, but all the side cases were distracting. I like the Alex Delaware character though.
Once again, Kellerman gets sidetracked in the mundane details. The main case involving Munchausen by proxy was interesting, but all the side cases were distracting. I like the Alex Delaware character though.