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kerrynicole72's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
k8iedid's review against another edition
The middle with all the chasing was a little slow and with 4 hours left I skipped to the last hour. Obviously lots of twists happened in that chunk, but I didn't mind missing it.
andimontgomery's review against another edition
4.0
I DEVOURED this book. Dead Woman Walking was both suspenseful and full of surprises, starting with a hot air balloon crash after the participants’ unwittingly see a crime in progress, followed by the perpetrator’s chase of the lone survivor.
The chapters switch back and forth between the past and the present, focusing primarily on two members of the fateful balloon trip, Jessica and her sister the nun, Bella (or, Mary Magdalena). We also get alternating chapters from the perpetrator and the police superintendent trying to piece things together. Things are revealed slowly but artfully, making it impossible for me to put Dead Woman Walking down.
I’ll definitely read more from this author!
The chapters switch back and forth between the past and the present, focusing primarily on two members of the fateful balloon trip, Jessica and her sister the nun, Bella (or, Mary Magdalena). We also get alternating chapters from the perpetrator and the police superintendent trying to piece things together. Things are revealed slowly but artfully, making it impossible for me to put Dead Woman Walking down.
I’ll definitely read more from this author!
ghostlypeach_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
lisaeirene's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! What a crazy book!
The book starts with an exciting bang. About 12 people are in a hot air balloon in England. Two of the passengers are sisters and this was a gift for one of the sister’s 40th birthday. While they are up above the earth, taking in the sights, they see a horrific crime take place below them. The next few chapters are a crazy roller-coaster ride describing in great (and heart-pumping) detail the hot air balloon crash and aftermath.
There are SO many twists and turns and surprises in this book I don’t even know where to start and I don’t want to give spoilers. I will say every little bit of the story was absolutely unique and jaw-dropping. Such a great read!
The book starts with an exciting bang. About 12 people are in a hot air balloon in England. Two of the passengers are sisters and this was a gift for one of the sister’s 40th birthday. While they are up above the earth, taking in the sights, they see a horrific crime take place below them. The next few chapters are a crazy roller-coaster ride describing in great (and heart-pumping) detail the hot air balloon crash and aftermath.
There are SO many twists and turns and surprises in this book I don’t even know where to start and I don’t want to give spoilers. I will say every little bit of the story was absolutely unique and jaw-dropping. Such a great read!
dannih30's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
kmmi_booklover's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
myrdyr's review against another edition
4.0
I sped through it because I didn't want to put it down! It contained a few surprises that I wasn't expecting. Highly recommended.