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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
The 2 Nights are Sunday and Gus, both tough and talented. Sunday is badly scarred by her past and by guilt they she carries for not preventing a bunch of deaths. (Near the very end we get big hints of how she and Gus are linked, and what kind of horrors they experienced. And perhaps the start of a series with these two protagonists. ) Sundays agrees to find the perpetrators of a bombing a year ago and to find out if a teenager, Stella, is still alive. Sunday stirs up a hornets nest
As much as I enjoyed the premise of this story, and how the character arc is detailed strongly in the last chapter, the style was wearying. The entire book is written with short, choppy sentences, even during the quieter sequences. I found myself skimming over the many descriptions of Sunday's surroundings, as I got the gist: she's incredibly detail oriented. It's a shame the sentence structure made reading these sections exhausting rather than engaging. Another irksome issue: the vague handling of the MC's race and that of another character's (more detail may give things away, so forgive the irony). Until the last mention, this character aspect was unclear, and felt like only a token expression of diversity.
*DNF* Around page 50. Despite absolutely loving Kathy Reich's books in the past, I just could not get into this stand alone novel. I wasn't connecting well with the main character, Sunday Night, and found the writing style to be awkward and disjointed.
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Kathy Reichs, and Simon & Schuster Canada for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
Kathy Reichs is back with another thriller, though it is not of the forensic variety. Sunday "Sunnie" Night lives an isolated life after leaving the Charleston PD under a cloud of scrutiny. She is happy being off the grid and living alongside nature. When she is approached with a chance to get back in the game, Night remains somewhat skeptical, but takes a gamble and heads to the mainland. There, she meets with Opaline Drucker, a rich socialite who wants answers related to the murder of her daughter and grandson, as well as the disappearance of her granddaughter. The payout and the chance to call the shots are too alluring for Night and she agrees to explore this case, which takes her to Chicago. There, Night learns that the murders took place at a Jewish Girls' School when a bomb detonated. Setting out some feelers, Night must try to ascertain who is behind this and how she can trap them, where the local cops failed. After discovering a few digital breadcrumbs, Night becomes enmeshed in a game of cat and mouse, almost losing her life. However, she is able to trace some of the bombing events to a larger group, a collective who sport a double-J tattoo. Travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles and eventually into the Old South, Night will stop at nothing to get answers. Layered with in the narrative is a side story about how Night got her name and the personal struggles she faced at a formative time in her life. An interesting story that will have some readers on the edge of their seats while others might be praying that Tempe Brennan will soon reappear.
I am of two minds about this book. I applaud Reichs for venturing out of her comfort zone (Tempe Brennan and anything VIRALS), which has given her the chance to create a new and highly curious protagonist. However, I also have such a deep appreciation for Temperance Brennan that I find it hard to step away from that character or at least not to draw large comparisons. The premise of this story is strong and the development of Sunday Night is also done with considerable delicacy. As I mentioned before, it could be that she contrasts so much with Temperance that has left me leery to latch onto her. The story moves along effectively and flows with ease, though I did not find myself as ensconced as I would have liked. I sought something stronger and deeper, rather than bouncing from one side of the country to the other before landing in Kentucky for a terror-based standoff. The banter between characters was decent enough and the backstory that Reichs provides could bear some fruit, but it did not capture me as wholeheartedly as I would have liked. Overall, this is a decent book, but I regret to say, it pales in comparison to the forensic gems I am used to finding when Kathy Reichs is at the helm.
Kudos, Madam Reichs for stepping away and allowing your readers to see another of your layers. I know some authors like to be known not only for a single character, but you have done so well that perhaps Reichs and Brennan will forever be intertwined.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
Kathy Reichs is back with another thriller, though it is not of the forensic variety. Sunday "Sunnie" Night lives an isolated life after leaving the Charleston PD under a cloud of scrutiny. She is happy being off the grid and living alongside nature. When she is approached with a chance to get back in the game, Night remains somewhat skeptical, but takes a gamble and heads to the mainland. There, she meets with Opaline Drucker, a rich socialite who wants answers related to the murder of her daughter and grandson, as well as the disappearance of her granddaughter. The payout and the chance to call the shots are too alluring for Night and she agrees to explore this case, which takes her to Chicago. There, Night learns that the murders took place at a Jewish Girls' School when a bomb detonated. Setting out some feelers, Night must try to ascertain who is behind this and how she can trap them, where the local cops failed. After discovering a few digital breadcrumbs, Night becomes enmeshed in a game of cat and mouse, almost losing her life. However, she is able to trace some of the bombing events to a larger group, a collective who sport a double-J tattoo. Travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles and eventually into the Old South, Night will stop at nothing to get answers. Layered with in the narrative is a side story about how Night got her name and the personal struggles she faced at a formative time in her life. An interesting story that will have some readers on the edge of their seats while others might be praying that Tempe Brennan will soon reappear.
I am of two minds about this book. I applaud Reichs for venturing out of her comfort zone (Tempe Brennan and anything VIRALS), which has given her the chance to create a new and highly curious protagonist. However, I also have such a deep appreciation for Temperance Brennan that I find it hard to step away from that character or at least not to draw large comparisons. The premise of this story is strong and the development of Sunday Night is also done with considerable delicacy. As I mentioned before, it could be that she contrasts so much with Temperance that has left me leery to latch onto her. The story moves along effectively and flows with ease, though I did not find myself as ensconced as I would have liked. I sought something stronger and deeper, rather than bouncing from one side of the country to the other before landing in Kentucky for a terror-based standoff. The banter between characters was decent enough and the backstory that Reichs provides could bear some fruit, but it did not capture me as wholeheartedly as I would have liked. Overall, this is a decent book, but I regret to say, it pales in comparison to the forensic gems I am used to finding when Kathy Reichs is at the helm.
Kudos, Madam Reichs for stepping away and allowing your readers to see another of your layers. I know some authors like to be known not only for a single character, but you have done so well that perhaps Reichs and Brennan will forever be intertwined.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
dark
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It kept my interest, but it's not the best thriller that I've read.
See more reviews on my blog, rhiareads.
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.
The story switches back and forth between the present where Sunday Knight is searching for a missing girl and the people who took her and killed her family and the past where a young girl is dealing with living in a compound with a religious fanatic and others. The reader is lead to believe that the young girl who is missing is the one that is talking when the story switches. Later on it is revealed who it really is.
At the beginning of the story it starts a little rough and felt there was some information missing and it made it a little confusing. The main character has lots of issues and doesn't trust people. She has to be talked into doing the job and then she becomes obsessed with finding the girl and killers. She is very resourceful and a tough cookie.
Had a hard time with all the intricate details when the story described tracking all the IP addresses and other computer stuff. Wasn't something I really wanted to read about in detail.
Interesting story describing some fanatics who are well equipped and organized that go after a high profile target to get their point across.
At the beginning of the story it starts a little rough and felt there was some information missing and it made it a little confusing. The main character has lots of issues and doesn't trust people. She has to be talked into doing the job and then she becomes obsessed with finding the girl and killers. She is very resourceful and a tough cookie.
Had a hard time with all the intricate details when the story described tracking all the IP addresses and other computer stuff. Wasn't something I really wanted to read about in detail.
Interesting story describing some fanatics who are well equipped and organized that go after a high profile target to get their point across.
There are times I find books, but there are other times that the books find me. That's what happened with "Two Nights" by Kathy Reichs. The book made me pick it up while browsing through the shelves of my public library.
Yes, I have heard about the author, but never read any of her books up today. I thought "Two Nights" would be a little bit darker, so I decided to read it during my morning coffee before heading to work.
The story of Sunday (Sunnie) Night is a hard-hitting, wise-cracking of a southern woman with a dark past as well as a former military and police story. She becomes a PI to find a girl going missing after a terroristic attack at a Jewish School in Chicago.
I enjoyed the book and the plot, but I had a little bit with Sunnie's flashbacks because there were times I thought the flashbacks are Stella's story in parallel with what's going on to Sunnie and Gus (her twin brother). For that reason only I reduced a star from my rating.
I loved Kathy Reichs' writing and, I will try to read her first book of the Brennan series - Bones TV series based on Reichs' books.
Yes, I have heard about the author, but never read any of her books up today. I thought "Two Nights" would be a little bit darker, so I decided to read it during my morning coffee before heading to work.
The story of Sunday (Sunnie) Night is a hard-hitting, wise-cracking of a southern woman with a dark past as well as a former military and police story. She becomes a PI to find a girl going missing after a terroristic attack at a Jewish School in Chicago.
I enjoyed the book and the plot, but I had a little bit with Sunnie's flashbacks because there were times I thought the flashbacks are Stella's story in parallel with what's going on to Sunnie and Gus (her twin brother). For that reason only I reduced a star from my rating.
I loved Kathy Reichs' writing and, I will try to read her first book of the Brennan series - Bones TV series based on Reichs' books.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I know I seem to be in the minority here, but it was really good. Many others are comparing it to Reich's other books, but it's a stand-alone. You can't compare a stand-alone to another series. Many other reviews were also upset about her name, and yes, it is odd, but you have to read the book to see where she got her name. Anyway, it was fast-paced and enjoyable. I finished it in a few days. Sunnie was funny and sarcastic. It's an enjoyable read...give it a try.