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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Absolutely loved The Bone Collector. This book, not as much. Still the great characters, still the interesting twists and turns (I guess maybe The Bone Collector had more of those), and I still think this is an awesome series and Jeffrey Deaver is one heck of a writer. As with any series, some books will be better than others and I think that's the case for me here. Having said that, I'm still looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
This second book was a bit slower than the first, but still very full of tension and suspense. The danger came from a stubborn target and an assassin more than it was of trying to find the killer by a certain time. Stubborn people who know people are trying to kill them and still ignore safety advice always annoy the hell out of me. The plot twist was just as jaw dropping as the first.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoy a good crime/mystery novel. The more mayhem and carnage the better, and The Coffin Dancer certainly delivered. Want shootouts? Got 'em. Stabbings? Tons. Things going kaboom? To your heart's content. Lincoln Rhyme lacking patience and losing his shit? Always!
I liked trying to insert my mind into both the Dancer's and Lincoln Rhyme's. What can I say? Sometimes I want to be as clever as a character, and if I don't succeed, that's ok too so long as the character is interesting. I can say that tried as I might, I couldn't quite match the Dancer's intellect. I liked him and his counterparts. Fascinating creatures.
I despised Percey Clay. Don't get me wrong, she was well-written, but her hubris and ego were an aggravation, and seriously needed to be put in check. Also, I haven't flown in years because aviation's an expensive hobby, but seriously, how could I, a person who's been grounded for far too long, come to the conclusion to glide the damn aircraft before her? **shakes head** Also, in an emergency you say MAYDAY three times not two. On the subject of radio, it's day-c-mal not point, and "say again," NEVER "repeat" (Percey's military ass should've known that wee point). Oh, and it's aviate-navigate-communicate, not fly the plane, pick a spot, but leave your co-pilot in the dark regarding your intentions and let him figure out your plan himself. Kudos to utilizing a thermal, and at least people knew enough to squwak 7700. And props to shouting out the Gimli Glider (though it wasn't listed by this name in the book, though every flyboy, especially in Canada, would know exactly what's being referenced).
In all, definitely recommend for anyone who likes crime=mystery/thriller/suspense, and a fast pace.
I liked trying to insert my mind into both the Dancer's and Lincoln Rhyme's. What can I say? Sometimes I want to be as clever as a character, and if I don't succeed, that's ok too so long as the character is interesting. I can say that tried as I might, I couldn't quite match the Dancer's intellect. I liked him and his counterparts. Fascinating creatures.
I despised Percey Clay. Don't get me wrong, she was well-written, but her hubris and ego were an aggravation, and seriously needed to be put in check. Also, I haven't flown in years because aviation's an expensive hobby, but seriously, how could I, a person who's been grounded for far too long, come to the conclusion to glide the damn aircraft before her? **shakes head** Also, in an emergency you say MAYDAY three times not two. On the subject of radio, it's day-c-mal not point, and "say again," NEVER "repeat" (Percey's military ass should've known that wee point). Oh, and it's aviate-navigate-communicate, not fly the plane, pick a spot, but leave your co-pilot in the dark regarding your intentions and let him figure out your plan himself. Kudos to utilizing a thermal, and at least people knew enough to squwak 7700. And props to shouting out the Gimli Glider (though it wasn't listed by this name in the book, though every flyboy, especially in Canada, would know exactly what's being referenced).
In all, definitely recommend for anyone who likes crime=mystery/thriller/suspense, and a fast pace.