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IQ by Joe Ide

bkdrgn303's review against another edition

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4.0

I am going to encourage everyone to read this one. Really well done, first in a series. I already have the second one lined up. Very clever and funny.

heidiimmes's review against another edition

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4.0

Wordsmith. Gut punches. Give me book #2 @now!

nickleby_shepherd's review against another edition

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5.0

Great take on Holmes & Watson.

eastofthesunwestofthemoon's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book - I like the protagonist and his sidekick a lot, and their backstory was as interesting as the main plot line. It was a very fast read and a good story that was well-paced, impressively so for a first novel. I'll definitely be looking for more IQ.

pio_near's review against another edition

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5.0

Urban Sherlock Holmes... Enough said!

jshel10's review against another edition

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5.0

Really liked this one. I tried it a few months back and I didn't get hooked. A few people encouraged me to try again and really glad I did. Great hero, great story with excellent humor, and a very distinct voice. A very unique and fun take on the PI genre. The set-up for book #2 is terrific.

thematinee's review against another edition

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3.0

Good characters, with a fun and pulpy tone. Sort of a thinned-out Elmore Leonard fixated on Pac and Biggie.

This would make a good movie.

nixieknox's review against another edition

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3.0

A great debut mystery - original, entertaining, good origin story along with the mystery. Looking forward to the next one.

jwilly19's review against another edition

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4.0

*4.5 stars* - an homage to Sherlock Holmes that is still highly original. Excited to read the next book in the series.

gawronma's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book really kept my attention.