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jenniepicky's review against another edition
4.0
Unsub 522 and his use of an information service company is scary in its plausibility. He doesn't just use information for identity theft, he uses it to commit murders and frame innocent people for his crimes.
I listened to it on disc as read by Dennis Boutsikaris who was superb...even when reading Rhyme's charts of forensic evidence or long lists of 'data'. I highly recommend the audio version!
I listened to it on disc as read by Dennis Boutsikaris who was superb...even when reading Rhyme's charts of forensic evidence or long lists of 'data'. I highly recommend the audio version!
maryganska's review against another edition
5.0
Probably one of my favorite Rhyme novels, because I think data mining is so interesting. I didn't see the reveal coming either - I thought I knew who it was but I was wrong. I always love that about Deaver's books.
ladyejayne's review against another edition
A bit predictable in spots, but entertaining nonetheless. It sets up another book down the line as well.
bndy28's review against another edition
4.0
Đáng nhẽ sẽ cho 3 sao vì đoạn đầu hơi chán và dài dòng còn twist ở cuối không bất ngờ. Nhưng cộng thêm được 1 điểm nhờ việc truyện này làm mình quá sợ vì không biết một ngày đẹp trời nào đó mình có thành nạn nhân của việc lộ thông tin hay không, trong thời buổi hiện nay thì một người có dã tâm sẽ quá dễ dàng để có được thông tin và hủy hoại một người bất kỳ.
bia_valente's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
beth_books_123's review against another edition
5.0
The magic is back - 5*
WOW, WOW, WOW!
That was intense.
I didn't particularly enjoy The Cold Moon (#7) and I decided to have a break from the Lincoln Rhyme. This series has been consistently 5* but The Cold Moon was ridiculously disappointing.
Luckily, Deaver has learned his lessons with The Cold Moon and went back to his usual consistency with The Broken Window. The premise of the book was terrifying. With echos of George Orwell's (timeless novel) 1984, this book highlights the invasion of privacy and the impact of the 'computer age' - this book has brought Orwell's novel to the 21st century. (Not that it needed it but it has provided the opportunity for the book to meet new readers.) Luckily, I have previously read this novel last year and I definitely think it enhanced the reading of The Broken Window.
Rhyme and Sachs relationship is as strong as ever and continually enhances this story. There was even a mention of marriage. (WHAT? GIVE IT TO ME!) I love how Deaver does not ruin the plot with their relationship but it offers tension and I always love a good ship.
The murderer's PoV absolutely terrified me but Deaver had nailed the voice perfectly. I have previously read Brown's trilogy (of Robert Langdon) and I hated his murderer PoV chapters because it did not capture the murderer succinctly. Deaver could teach Brown a number of lessons! I was actually terrified and it definitely enhanced the story. It was interesting to understand the murderer's perspective without really understanding him.
The actual themes in it were terrifying. As I mentioned earlier, the theme of privacy was prominent in the novel and this theme actually resonated with me. Of course, I am nervous about my privacy and internet security. I know organisations like those mentioned in the book are real (I'm not naive) but it does highlight the terrifying world of technology. I am not one of those scaremongers, who refuses to have any internet connection but I am aware of my digital presence. The amount of data they had on Amelia Sachs was terrifying and the way the murderer was able to manipulate information to suit their needs was horrifying but unfortunately realistic. I hate digital/identify theft/internet crimes. There may not be someone who is on the streets and can be a seen perpetrator but they are often hidden by the strokes of a keyboard, which is absolutely terrifying.
Deaver's novel is modern, relevant and fresh.
I hope Deaver is back on form.
I'm ready for The Burning Wire (#8).
WOW, WOW, WOW!
That was intense.
I didn't particularly enjoy The Cold Moon (#7) and I decided to have a break from the Lincoln Rhyme. This series has been consistently 5* but The Cold Moon was ridiculously disappointing.
Luckily, Deaver has learned his lessons with The Cold Moon and went back to his usual consistency with The Broken Window. The premise of the book was terrifying. With echos of George Orwell's (timeless novel) 1984, this book highlights the invasion of privacy and the impact of the 'computer age' - this book has brought Orwell's novel to the 21st century. (Not that it needed it but it has provided the opportunity for the book to meet new readers.) Luckily, I have previously read this novel last year and I definitely think it enhanced the reading of The Broken Window.
Rhyme and Sachs relationship is as strong as ever and continually enhances this story. There was even a mention of marriage. (WHAT? GIVE IT TO ME!) I love how Deaver does not ruin the plot with their relationship but it offers tension and I always love a good ship.
The murderer's PoV absolutely terrified me but Deaver had nailed the voice perfectly. I have previously read Brown's trilogy (of Robert Langdon) and I hated his murderer PoV chapters because it did not capture the murderer succinctly. Deaver could teach Brown a number of lessons! I was actually terrified and it definitely enhanced the story. It was interesting to understand the murderer's perspective without really understanding him.
The actual themes in it were terrifying. As I mentioned earlier, the theme of privacy was prominent in the novel and this theme actually resonated with me. Of course, I am nervous about my privacy and internet security. I know organisations like those mentioned in the book are real (I'm not naive) but it does highlight the terrifying world of technology. I am not one of those scaremongers, who refuses to have any internet connection but I am aware of my digital presence. The amount of data they had on Amelia Sachs was terrifying and the way the murderer was able to manipulate information to suit their needs was horrifying but unfortunately realistic. I hate digital/identify theft/internet crimes. There may not be someone who is on the streets and can be a seen perpetrator but they are often hidden by the strokes of a keyboard, which is absolutely terrifying.
Deaver's novel is modern, relevant and fresh.
I hope Deaver is back on form.
I'm ready for The Burning Wire (#8).
lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, hey, you know identity theft? And how it's all creepy and horrible to think about how someone could pretend to be you and get credit cards in your name and ruin your reputation forever? Ok, so multiply that feeling by 100--here's a psycho that doing this just for fun, and oh by the way--he's killing people too! Unbelievably creepy for the simple fact of how true it all probably is. I love this series, so I thought the book was great, but I will say that Deaver has fallen into a common plot-peeve of mine, which is too many points of view. It's usually Rhyme and crew and then then perp, but this one had just too many off shoots for my taste. But, if you love the Lincoln Rhyme series--or CSI or Bones for that matter-- I definitely recommend this one.
nehashtyle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25