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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed it, I would not mind at all if Sunday Night made a return. Fun to read a Kathy Reichs book outside of Temperance's bailiwick but every bit as well plotted and written from a very different point of view.
As one of the latest in a long line of crime novels from an established writer of best-sellers. 'Two Nights' does not disappoint. The plot is pacey, the dialogue and prose clipped. She paints a picture by going into extraordinary detail when describing anything and everything - from hotel lobbies to racecourses. The narrative is peppered with colloquialisms, acronyms and references, many of which, as a Brit, I did not understand. However, I loved the main protagonist (whose character was drawn beautifully) - a damaged, ex-cop living on an island with a squirrel for company.
I loved the Bones books and was excited to see what this new series would be like. It does have a totally different feel from Tempe's books and it has a completely different set up.
Sunday Night, former Marine, former Cop and current hermit is asked by her former foster father to look into the disappearance of a young girl. Sunnie can see the similarities between the missing girl and herself and decides to take the case.
When she visits the girls grandmother (think ultra rich, used to getting her own way, elderly lady) she finds out more of what happened and travels to Chicago to begin her investigation.
Sunday is is scarred, mentally and physically from her experiences and her childhood of which we can see glimpses. She is tough as nails and whilst she has retreated from the world she is not completely cut off. I love meeting her twin Gus, I really enjoyed their relationship and how they unite against those who may write them off.
Sunday Night, former Marine, former Cop and current hermit is asked by her former foster father to look into the disappearance of a young girl. Sunnie can see the similarities between the missing girl and herself and decides to take the case.
When she visits the girls grandmother (think ultra rich, used to getting her own way, elderly lady) she finds out more of what happened and travels to Chicago to begin her investigation.
Sunday is is scarred, mentally and physically from her experiences and her childhood of which we can see glimpses. She is tough as nails and whilst she has retreated from the world she is not completely cut off. I love meeting her twin Gus, I really enjoyed their relationship and how they unite against those who may write them off.
Received this book from Netgalley for my honest review.
Kathy Reichs books with Temperance Brennan are awesome but this book Two Nights has failed on every level. When I first started the book I thought the main character was a man and after many times going back and forth I figured out that the main charater is a female named Sunday Night. This reminded me of Jack Reacher (Lee Childs books) but a really bad rip off of it. There were no connections and I couldn't feel anything for any of the characters in this book. The most interesting charater to me was Bob and he is a squirrel on about 3 pages.
Sunday is hired to find a kidnapped girl with home grown terrorists. Only her and her black twin brother (which was pounded into the reading that he is black and she apparently has to be white) are the only ones that can figure out anything and made the police seem like bumbling idots in 3 states! It might have been better if there was a book prior to this with more detail of Sunday's life and who she is along with her family. Instead it was just kinda jumbled into this book with really no rhyme or reason.
I will stick with her Bones books but I don't think I will ever read another series of hers.
Kathy Reichs books with Temperance Brennan are awesome but this book Two Nights has failed on every level. When I first started the book I thought the main character was a man and after many times going back and forth I figured out that the main charater is a female named Sunday Night. This reminded me of Jack Reacher (Lee Childs books) but a really bad rip off of it. There were no connections and I couldn't feel anything for any of the characters in this book. The most interesting charater to me was Bob and he is a squirrel on about 3 pages.
Sunday is hired to find a kidnapped girl with home grown terrorists. Only her and her black twin brother (which was pounded into the reading that he is black and she apparently has to be white) are the only ones that can figure out anything and made the police seem like bumbling idots in 3 states! It might have been better if there was a book prior to this with more detail of Sunday's life and who she is along with her family. Instead it was just kinda jumbled into this book with really no rhyme or reason.
I will stick with her Bones books but I don't think I will ever read another series of hers.
Good book. I enjoyed Reich’s new character Sunday Night. I hope there are more novels to come!
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sunday Night (worst name ever for a "serious" thriller) didn't grow on me the way Tempe did, but the book was still good. Which shows to me that Kathy Reichs doesn't need to depend on medical forensics to write a good book!
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Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I can safely say I have read every book in Kathy Reichs' two other series, so I know what to expect from her writing. I was really excited to read TWO NIGHTS from the POV of a new character.
There are elements of this novel that are reminiscent of Reichs' other works, but Sunnie is such a different character from Tempe Brennan that from the very beginning you know you're not reading a Brennan novel. Sunnie shoots first and asks questions later, which gets her into a few sticky situations.
I really like the mystery element of the story and I feel that is something Reichs does really well. I do think it's a shame this is a standalone novel if I'm honest because it's set up as a great start to a series. I feel like Sunnie had a lot to say in this novel and has a lot more she could say afterwards.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I can safely say I have read every book in Kathy Reichs' two other series, so I know what to expect from her writing. I was really excited to read TWO NIGHTS from the POV of a new character.
There are elements of this novel that are reminiscent of Reichs' other works, but Sunnie is such a different character from Tempe Brennan that from the very beginning you know you're not reading a Brennan novel. Sunnie shoots first and asks questions later, which gets her into a few sticky situations.
I really like the mystery element of the story and I feel that is something Reichs does really well. I do think it's a shame this is a standalone novel if I'm honest because it's set up as a great start to a series. I feel like Sunnie had a lot to say in this novel and has a lot more she could say afterwards.
Kathy Reichs has forged a successful writing career using one primary character Dr. Temperance Brennan and there is nothing wrong with that at all. However what does send a shiver up the publishing world's spine is when after some 18 plus books along comes a new character in a stand alone book. It is a bold move by Reichs as she could have continued to pump out Brennan novels until the cows came home and none of her fans would have minded. So the question is does Reich's new novel has what it takes?
In Two Nights we meet Sunday Night (yes that is her name) a former police and military officer who has become a semi recluse after a shooting incident. Living a quiet life is what Night might want but she is soon dragged into solving a crime, where a young girl has gone missing after the chaos of a bomb explosion. A year has past and no one knows if the young girl is alive or dead and the family wants answers.
Reich drags you in, holds you there and keeps the story moving at a frenetic pace. You are taken on a high octane ride that keeps the pages ticking over as you rush to discover the ending. The investigation is all about following the clues, trying to get one step ahead of the baddies and hoping that nothing disastrous happens.
Sunday Night is a wonderfully created character both physically and mentally flawed. I have no doubt there will be a bunch of female actors lining up to play this role. Night is carrying some serious baggage and it makes her appealing. She may be tough as nails on the outside, able to beat down bad guys with some well times punches but that is all facade for a vulnerable character. With all this bravado, Night is still able to admit when she needs help and reluctantly take advice from those around her. Also Night has working relationships with her male counterparts and is certainly no damsel in distress. Night’s main companion is Gus and his arrival into the story ratchets up the action. They have a deep and complex relationship that really adds into the development of the story.
This is a thrill a minute, highly engaging and a great reading escape into a complex world. Reichs will find a new legion of reading fans and current fans will not be disappointed. It is a big risk to break out of a successful routine and Reichs has certainly succeeded.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the opportunity to read an advance copy. I have already pre-ordered a copy for my Mum as I know she will love this book.
In Two Nights we meet Sunday Night (yes that is her name) a former police and military officer who has become a semi recluse after a shooting incident. Living a quiet life is what Night might want but she is soon dragged into solving a crime, where a young girl has gone missing after the chaos of a bomb explosion. A year has past and no one knows if the young girl is alive or dead and the family wants answers.
Reich drags you in, holds you there and keeps the story moving at a frenetic pace. You are taken on a high octane ride that keeps the pages ticking over as you rush to discover the ending. The investigation is all about following the clues, trying to get one step ahead of the baddies and hoping that nothing disastrous happens.
Sunday Night is a wonderfully created character both physically and mentally flawed. I have no doubt there will be a bunch of female actors lining up to play this role. Night is carrying some serious baggage and it makes her appealing. She may be tough as nails on the outside, able to beat down bad guys with some well times punches but that is all facade for a vulnerable character. With all this bravado, Night is still able to admit when she needs help and reluctantly take advice from those around her. Also Night has working relationships with her male counterparts and is certainly no damsel in distress. Night’s main companion is Gus and his arrival into the story ratchets up the action. They have a deep and complex relationship that really adds into the development of the story.
This is a thrill a minute, highly engaging and a great reading escape into a complex world. Reichs will find a new legion of reading fans and current fans will not be disappointed. It is a big risk to break out of a successful routine and Reichs has certainly succeeded.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the opportunity to read an advance copy. I have already pre-ordered a copy for my Mum as I know she will love this book.
I’ll be honest, this is the first book I’ve read by Kathy Reichs. I’m a huge fan of the TV show, Bones, which is based on her Temperance Brennan book series. So I was so excited when Simon & Schuster Canada sent this my way because I’ve been wanting to read a Kathy Reichs novel for so long!
Two Nights is a new standalone thriller and introduces readers to new heroine Sunday Night. Sunday is hired by Opaline Drucker, to look into the bombing and murder of her daughter and grandson, and her missing granddaughter. Opaline offers Sunday a hefty payout to find answers, and while that catches Sundays attention its the instant questions she has and her own personal past that draws her in. The story is action packed from the moment Sunday lands in Chicago, and she will not rest until she finds the truth about what happened.
Sunday is a tough, sarcastic and blunt character and I’m a bit torn on how I feel about her! On one hand I loved how flawed her character was, as well as, her attitude and found some of her interactions with other characters down right hilarious. On the other hand, I think Reichs waited a too long to reveal some of her background, and that caused me not to get as emotionally connected with the novel. While it’s been stated that this is a stand-alone novel I’m hoping that it gets turned into a series, because with a little more development I think I would absolutely love Sunday Night as a character. A character I really adored was Sundays’ brother, Gus. I definitely think there is more to his story, but I was hooked on the comradery between siblings. So I’m hoping that we get to see more of the two in the future.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable read! The story line for this novel was fantastic, it provided so many twists and turns at the end, it’s exactly what I hoped for coming from Kathy Reichs! I found that this story is, unfortunately, extremely relevant to what is occurring in today’s world. There were portions of the book that, at times, I felt as though I could have been reading from a newspaper. I really enjoyed Reichs’ writing style, while admittedly the story starts off a little slow, once things got moving I couldn’t put the book down. Like I’ve said, I’m really hoping this isn’t the last we’ve seen of Sunday Night but I will definitely be diving into the Temperance Brennan series soon!
Two Nights is a new standalone thriller and introduces readers to new heroine Sunday Night. Sunday is hired by Opaline Drucker, to look into the bombing and murder of her daughter and grandson, and her missing granddaughter. Opaline offers Sunday a hefty payout to find answers, and while that catches Sundays attention its the instant questions she has and her own personal past that draws her in. The story is action packed from the moment Sunday lands in Chicago, and she will not rest until she finds the truth about what happened.
Sunday is a tough, sarcastic and blunt character and I’m a bit torn on how I feel about her! On one hand I loved how flawed her character was, as well as, her attitude and found some of her interactions with other characters down right hilarious. On the other hand, I think Reichs waited a too long to reveal some of her background, and that caused me not to get as emotionally connected with the novel. While it’s been stated that this is a stand-alone novel I’m hoping that it gets turned into a series, because with a little more development I think I would absolutely love Sunday Night as a character. A character I really adored was Sundays’ brother, Gus. I definitely think there is more to his story, but I was hooked on the comradery between siblings. So I’m hoping that we get to see more of the two in the future.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable read! The story line for this novel was fantastic, it provided so many twists and turns at the end, it’s exactly what I hoped for coming from Kathy Reichs! I found that this story is, unfortunately, extremely relevant to what is occurring in today’s world. There were portions of the book that, at times, I felt as though I could have been reading from a newspaper. I really enjoyed Reichs’ writing style, while admittedly the story starts off a little slow, once things got moving I couldn’t put the book down. Like I’ve said, I’m really hoping this isn’t the last we’ve seen of Sunday Night but I will definitely be diving into the Temperance Brennan series soon!