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nadenetotallyaddictedtoreading's review
3.0
Booker Tap That is the second book in the Booker series. After completing Booker: Streets of Mayhem I was looking forward to the second installment as there were questions that were left unanswered. I had great expectations for this installment based on the following
My previous experience with the author’s work.
The reviews posted by other readers.
Based on the above, I was looking forward to a fast paced, action packed and an exciting read. Unfortunately, that was not the case. This is not to say that the story was not good it was just not what I was hoping for.
The story picked up from where Booker, Streets of Mayhem left off. Due to the overlap in stories it would be best to read the first book before proceeding to volume 2. It started out pretty slow and it kept that pace for almost 70% of the book. It was at this stage that things began heating up. The action was minimal. It was not enough to provide me with that edge of your seat read.
What I like about this installment was
The way the author incorporated events from the previous installment in the story.
That all my questions from the previous installment were finally answered.
The mystery which was not easy to figure out. I would never have guessed who the killer was. When it was revealed I was speechless.
I was given more insight into Booker’s past.
Although there was more than one case being solved, the story flowed seamlessly. The characters were likeable and sufficient back story was provided making it easy to understand what motivates them.
Although it took me some time to get into the story due to its slow pace I found it to be an ok read. Personally for me it was not as good as the first book in the series, but it’s good enough for me to recommend it to mystery fans.
My previous experience with the author’s work.
The reviews posted by other readers.
Based on the above, I was looking forward to a fast paced, action packed and an exciting read. Unfortunately, that was not the case. This is not to say that the story was not good it was just not what I was hoping for.
The story picked up from where Booker, Streets of Mayhem left off. Due to the overlap in stories it would be best to read the first book before proceeding to volume 2. It started out pretty slow and it kept that pace for almost 70% of the book. It was at this stage that things began heating up. The action was minimal. It was not enough to provide me with that edge of your seat read.
What I like about this installment was
The way the author incorporated events from the previous installment in the story.
That all my questions from the previous installment were finally answered.
The mystery which was not easy to figure out. I would never have guessed who the killer was. When it was revealed I was speechless.
I was given more insight into Booker’s past.
Although there was more than one case being solved, the story flowed seamlessly. The characters were likeable and sufficient back story was provided making it easy to understand what motivates them.
Although it took me some time to get into the story due to its slow pace I found it to be an ok read. Personally for me it was not as good as the first book in the series, but it’s good enough for me to recommend it to mystery fans.
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