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ckeefer0402's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
ysabie's review
4.0
Pretty good, liked it a bit less than the first but still very exciting until the end.
annamboland's review against another edition
Just can’t take it anymore. Too much bad Polish people and wrongly used Polish language. Also the story is being dragged out unnecessarily. I feel like this books needs some good editing.
illusie's review
2.0
This is about several gruesome murders. The plot is fast paced and it keeps you guessing. However, I don't like Helen Grace. She showed character development, but she still annoys me. I've decided to stop with the series.
alanagiselle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookph1le's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I enjoyed this and will read the next one, but this was a bit soap operatic at times. Still, the twist surprised me and I like how much these books delve into the characters' psychology and their motivations for doing what they do--something that's sometimes entirely lacking in other thrillers/mysteries.
I enjoyed this and will read the next one, but this was a bit soap operatic at times. Still, the twist surprised me and I like how much these books delve into the characters' psychology and their motivations for doing what they do--something that's sometimes entirely lacking in other thrillers/mysteries.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review
5.0
Pop Goes the Weasel by M.J. Arlidge is the second book in A Detective Helen Grace Thriller series. Detective Inspector Helen Grace has returned to her job at the Southampton Central Police Station as a leader of a Major Incident Team. She has kept herself busy (with work) since she killed her sister Marianne (serial killer in last book). DC Charlie Brooks will be returning to work in the next few days. She has not worked since she was held hostage by Marianne. Charlie lost the baby she was carrying. Instead of going to another department or station, Charlie is returning to the team. They also have a new boss, Detective Superintendent Ceri Harwood. Harwood is very different from Michael Whittaker (former boss and Grace’s mentor). Harwood is the type to let others do the work and then she takes the glory for promotions. Harwood also believes in working with the press. She has decided to work with Emilia Garanita, a reporter with the Southampton Evening News (a royal pain in Helen Grace’s behind).
There is a new killer in town. The killer is sadistic and takes an organ from the victim. The perp then delivers the organ to family (or co-workers). Will the team be able to catch the killer? Pop Goes the Weasel will keep engrossed until the very last word. It has great characters and a juicy mystery. I was a little disappointed at how easy it was to figure out the killer. Pop Goes the Weasel is superbly written, and I was interested to find out what happened to the characters after the death of Marianne. The book does contain explicit violence and sadomasochism (fair warning). I give Pop Goes the Weasel 5 out of 5 stars. In order to understand Pop Goes the Weasel, you do need to read the first book in the series (which you will enjoy). I cannot wait for the next book from M. J. Arlidge.
I received a complimentary copy of Pop Goes the Weasel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Check out my blog for more details: http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/10/pop-goes-weasel.html
There is a new killer in town. The killer is sadistic and takes an organ from the victim. The perp then delivers the organ to family (or co-workers). Will the team be able to catch the killer? Pop Goes the Weasel will keep engrossed until the very last word. It has great characters and a juicy mystery. I was a little disappointed at how easy it was to figure out the killer. Pop Goes the Weasel is superbly written, and I was interested to find out what happened to the characters after the death of Marianne. The book does contain explicit violence and sadomasochism (fair warning). I give Pop Goes the Weasel 5 out of 5 stars. In order to understand Pop Goes the Weasel, you do need to read the first book in the series (which you will enjoy). I cannot wait for the next book from M. J. Arlidge.
I received a complimentary copy of Pop Goes the Weasel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Check out my blog for more details: http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/10/pop-goes-weasel.html
mai_day's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0