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readerxxx's review against another edition
5.0
Holy shitballs, I thought the first book was good but this one was even better. I love the mix of science and crime.
skwiid's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bdavis3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
sophie_gillespie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
izzy_olson's review against another edition
5.0
Almost like Candyman!
Amazing story and I was hooked too soon. I was captivated because it’s similar to the Candyman story but also completely different. The fact the system is that corrupt that it lets a child murderer, kidnapper, and rapist go free to have a CIA informant is just sad.
Amazing story and I was hooked too soon. I was captivated because it’s similar to the Candyman story but also completely different. The fact the system is that corrupt that it lets a child murderer, kidnapper, and rapist go free to have a CIA informant is just sad.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
4.0
Andrew Mayne thrusts you into the mind of a scientist, and reading these books are more than just solving mysteries. You learn and hear a lot about science and technology that is perhaps "over your head," and a bit unbelievable (some may actually be so!), but entirely interesting and almost-believable. And Dr. Cray is a really likable oddball.
asroka's review against another edition
3.0
Really a 3.5 for me.
I liked this book, but not as much as the Naturalist. Theo Cray has started working with a new intelligence company after his run-in with Joe Vik, damaging his chances at being a college professor ever again. He is asked to look into a ten-year cold case of a missing young boy, and quickly notices a pattern with other young missing boys. Through the help of an eyewitness, Artice, and his own inquisitiveness and desire to do whatever is necessary for catching the bad guy, Theo continues to put his life at risk while hunting a predator. What will this latest crime solving spree do to his reputation?
I liked this book, but not as much as the Naturalist. Theo Cray has started working with a new intelligence company after his run-in with Joe Vik, damaging his chances at being a college professor ever again. He is asked to look into a ten-year cold case of a missing young boy, and quickly notices a pattern with other young missing boys. Through the help of an eyewitness, Artice, and his own inquisitiveness and desire to do whatever is necessary for catching the bad guy, Theo continues to put his life at risk while hunting a predator. What will this latest crime solving spree do to his reputation?
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I really disliked the ending and thought it was unrealistic. I don't think Theo would become a killer even after his situation with Joe Vik. I think the stint in the jail is believable, but not up and shooting a guy straight in the head without calling the cops, and then getting let off the hook. Is it justice for the families to have him dead, or would they rather him go to trial and be jailed/in solitary/something else (I acknowledge this would be a challenge to get to that point because of the people who were protecting him). But I just feel like there were zero repercussions, and I understand it was a child predator, but he had zero qualms about killing him? This didn't feel like the same Dr. Theo Cray from the first book, and it really kind of tainted the series for me. I'd like to read the whole series, but we'll see.cyclinggirlj's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic read. Smart and faced paced . I loved the first novel in the series and was anxiously awaiting the followup. You don't have to read the first book to read this one, but it helps. It will help you to get to know Professor Cray. Another triumph from the author. Well told, with terrific biological and technical details. Another hunt for a serial killer builds up to an exciting ending. I was a bit confused by the details at the end; the author seemed to gloss over some details that would have helped make sense of everything. Can't wait for the third in the series!
caroline_baylor's review against another edition
5.0
While I liked The Naturalist, I loved Looking Glass even more! Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
cartwright's review against another edition
5.0
Everything he writes is just really good. Mayne is, in particular, great at mastering pacing. Highly recommend.