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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
This had a lot of potential: a narrator with a dark past and withdrawn present investigating a potential terrorist bombing, but it ended up being an average mystery plot with two-dimensional characters.
Free e-galley provided by NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group.
Free e-galley provided by NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group.
I received a copy of this via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
I have read a number of Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan books so was intrigued to find out what this stand alone book would be like. An exciting thrilling story it turns out.
Sunday Night is a mysterious and exciting character who we slowly get to know through the book. She has many secrets and we only get to find out a few of them in this book, so I am hoping that Kathy decides to turn this into a series.
As Sunday is no longer a cop, the story is not your typical detective novel. It is fast paced, with the action taking place in numerous states around the US.
I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy mystery thrillers and are looking for something a little different.
I have read a number of Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan books so was intrigued to find out what this stand alone book would be like. An exciting thrilling story it turns out.
Sunday Night is a mysterious and exciting character who we slowly get to know through the book. She has many secrets and we only get to find out a few of them in this book, so I am hoping that Kathy decides to turn this into a series.
As Sunday is no longer a cop, the story is not your typical detective novel. It is fast paced, with the action taking place in numerous states around the US.
I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy mystery thrillers and are looking for something a little different.
Two Nights is the story about Sunny Night, a reclusive ex-cop who is pulled into a missing persons case and is forced to face a past that forever changed her.
This was my first time reading Kathy Reichs. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I liked a lot of things in Two Nights, mainly the actual mystery and main character, but the writing style left me unsatisfied.
The mystery is full of twist and turns that kept me guessing from the first page to the last. It was engaging and intriguing and kept me reading while I was reading. I make that distinction because when I took a break from reading, I had to convince myself to pick it back up again. This is due to my dislike of the writing style. I couldn't connect with it. It felt like there was a barrier between the story because of the writing and I. Reichs' style is abrupt yet descriptive throughout the entire novel. This may be a reflection of the main character's mental state or the author's style (as I have previously mentioned I haven't read anything else by the author). Either way, I didn't enjoy it.
On the other hand, Sunny Night as a character intrigued me. Sunny has suffered some sort of trauma as a child that isn't fully explained until the end of the novel. Sunny is resourceful, patient, intelligent, and badass. There were a few moments that I was stunned by Sunny’s badassery and resourcefulness. I thoroughly enjoyed her perspective on the mystery despite my dislike for the writing.
Overall, Two Nights is an okay read that kept me somewhat entertained. The mystery is satisfying and interesting, but is ultimately done a disservice by the writing. Despite my more negative review, I will be picking up more Reichs in the future!
**I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first time reading Kathy Reichs. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I liked a lot of things in Two Nights, mainly the actual mystery and main character, but the writing style left me unsatisfied.
The mystery is full of twist and turns that kept me guessing from the first page to the last. It was engaging and intriguing and kept me reading while I was reading. I make that distinction because when I took a break from reading, I had to convince myself to pick it back up again. This is due to my dislike of the writing style. I couldn't connect with it. It felt like there was a barrier between the story because of the writing and I. Reichs' style is abrupt yet descriptive throughout the entire novel. This may be a reflection of the main character's mental state or the author's style (as I have previously mentioned I haven't read anything else by the author). Either way, I didn't enjoy it.
On the other hand, Sunny Night as a character intrigued me. Sunny has suffered some sort of trauma as a child that isn't fully explained until the end of the novel. Sunny is resourceful, patient, intelligent, and badass. There were a few moments that I was stunned by Sunny’s badassery and resourcefulness. I thoroughly enjoyed her perspective on the mystery despite my dislike for the writing.
Overall, Two Nights is an okay read that kept me somewhat entertained. The mystery is satisfying and interesting, but is ultimately done a disservice by the writing. Despite my more negative review, I will be picking up more Reichs in the future!
**I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Really rough slow start, with a rather unlikable character. But then it becomes this roller coaster of whoa.
“Two Nights” by Kathy Reichs a first person narrative by an ex-cop named Sunday Night (yes, you read that correctly) who is at loose ends. In her words, “My right-hand neighbor thinks I’m crazy, so she brings me cheese.” Her neighbor may be correct. Her two-pronged plan for life is “Need no one. Feel nothing,” and to keep busy, “I run; I shoot; I read.” It just does not get much better than that to make an interesting character. She has a non-standard sense of humor, makes cutting-edge observations, and no one escapes her sarcasm. When boarding an airplane and asked, “Do you have a seating preference?” what else could she reply than “Indoor?”
The author carefully sets the stage with vivid descriptions; “The day was humid and far too warm for April. The air smelled of sun on moss-covered earth and stone.” In another instance, “Beyond the green silence she hears a siren wailing, a dog barking, a garbage truck rumpling and grinding. Sounds of normal life. Not hers.”
The book is written mostly in first person from Sunday’s point of view; thus, it is easy for readers to follow her thought progressions and preparations. Details of her personal background and family dynamic sneak in where necessary, but always to advance the plot rather than needlessly filling up space. There are occasional other chapters sprinkled in that describe events in a third person narrative without identifying the participants, challenging the reader to discern how these characters and events fit into the main story line.
The plot is current, even “ripped from the headlines.” The design is tight with non-stop action as the characters bounce from destination to destination, South Carolina to Chicago, LA, DC, Kentucky, and back, following lead after lead. There are no unimportant or unnecessary side trips as the body count rises and Sunday becomes more desperate for a resolution. In the end, everything falls into place in a most unexpected way that will catch readers off guard. Even the title of the book, “Two Nights” has more than one meaning.
NetGalley gave me a copy of “Two Nights” in exchange for my honest review, and I loved this book. I have not read any other books by Kathy Reichs but she is now at the top of my “to read” list. I hope this is the first in a series for Sunday Night.
The author carefully sets the stage with vivid descriptions; “The day was humid and far too warm for April. The air smelled of sun on moss-covered earth and stone.” In another instance, “Beyond the green silence she hears a siren wailing, a dog barking, a garbage truck rumpling and grinding. Sounds of normal life. Not hers.”
The book is written mostly in first person from Sunday’s point of view; thus, it is easy for readers to follow her thought progressions and preparations. Details of her personal background and family dynamic sneak in where necessary, but always to advance the plot rather than needlessly filling up space. There are occasional other chapters sprinkled in that describe events in a third person narrative without identifying the participants, challenging the reader to discern how these characters and events fit into the main story line.
The plot is current, even “ripped from the headlines.” The design is tight with non-stop action as the characters bounce from destination to destination, South Carolina to Chicago, LA, DC, Kentucky, and back, following lead after lead. There are no unimportant or unnecessary side trips as the body count rises and Sunday becomes more desperate for a resolution. In the end, everything falls into place in a most unexpected way that will catch readers off guard. Even the title of the book, “Two Nights” has more than one meaning.
NetGalley gave me a copy of “Two Nights” in exchange for my honest review, and I loved this book. I have not read any other books by Kathy Reichs but she is now at the top of my “to read” list. I hope this is the first in a series for Sunday Night.
3.5 stars.
I love Kathy Reichs' work, but this one was really hard to get into. I'm not sure if I'm too used to Tempe's way of thinking and doing things or what, but I couldn't connect with Sunday. Even knowing she had issues in her childhood, the way she asserted her independence, then called on people for help, and then refused to actually let them help annoyed me. She began to soften up a bit by the end, or at least be more amenable, but I'm still not positive I like her at all. If there's another book in this series, I'll definitely give it a shot on the off chance Sunday's rough edges are smoothed a bit.
I love Kathy Reichs' work, but this one was really hard to get into. I'm not sure if I'm too used to Tempe's way of thinking and doing things or what, but I couldn't connect with Sunday. Even knowing she had issues in her childhood, the way she asserted her independence, then called on people for help, and then refused to actually let them help annoyed me. She began to soften up a bit by the end, or at least be more amenable, but I'm still not positive I like her at all. If there's another book in this series, I'll definitely give it a shot on the off chance Sunday's rough edges are smoothed a bit.
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This book took awhile to get going, but Iggy had to taker these times to introduce you to the characters. Once it got going it moved fast and kept you guessing. It is very current with today's news, which makes it more interesting and scary. I enjoyed it very much.
This book took awhile to get going, but Iggy had to taker these times to introduce you to the characters. Once it got going it moved fast and kept you guessing. It is very current with today's news, which makes it more interesting and scary. I enjoyed it very much.
Although I didn't enjoy the characters quite as much as her other series, Sunday Night is a great addition to Kathy Reichs repertoire. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more with this heroine and her intriguing back story.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read in exchange for an honest review.
This new entry into the mystery world by Kathy Reichs is a great start. Sunday Night is an interesting slightly broken ex-cop, ex-military with nagging pain. She is fun to follow as she travels from Chicago to Louisville via LA and DC to find the missing girl. I'm ready for the next chapter.
I have to DNF this one at about 50%. I think reading the paperback would have been okay but the audiobook is not good. There was so much rambling on about what type of guns people were carrying and what brands of alcohol people were drinking. It was just too much. The chapters from the young girl’s perspective were repetitive to the point it was annoying. I like the Tempe Brennan novels. I’ll stick with those.