Reviews

The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver

dark_library_'s review

adventurous challenging informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

oryx27's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rembrandt1881's review against another edition

4.0

I liked the book but there were a couple of things that take away from it. From a story standpoint it's a typical crime thriller novel so it's pretty much fine except for the twist at the end because it didn't see to lead up to it quite enough. I wish the seeds were planted more strongly so that when I get to the turning point I'm more in awe that I didn't put it together sooner rather than feeling like things were conveniently left out just to deceive me as the reader. Also, as the second in a series I think it led to too much background about the main characters early on but the good thing is that the stakes are always high during the book and none of the injuries or deaths felt like they were just thrown in to be shocking instead they are truly a part of the story. Overall I liked the progression of the story and it picked up steam nicely after a somewhat slow start.

cdarlinggg's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

christiepearce's review against another edition

dark tense slow-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? It's complicated

3.5

mrs_durand's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

tashasmama's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0

nzlisam's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

gabmc's review against another edition

3.0

Lincoln Rhyme seems to have met his match this time, going up against the "Coffin Dancer", so called because of the tattoo he has. The Coffin Dancer has killed police in the past and Lincoln knows he won't hesitate to do so again. Because of this, he is a bit nervous sending his protege, Amelia Sachs, after him. There have been 3 witnesses to a suspected mob money laundering operation and a mid-air plane crash might be related. Rhyme and Sachs have only 45 hours until a grand jury sits to keep the remaining two witnesses safe. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and had a really good number of plot twists and turns.

swar28's review against another edition

4.0

It's a beautifully and intelligently written crime novel!