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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Just when I think Gerritsen has lost some steam with Rizzoli and Isles, she surprises me.
In this case, Rizzoli and Isles are at least speaking to one another again. Isles is still tortured and contemplating a move to the West Coast. Rizzoli is dealing with her father's reappearance in their lives and how her mother is pining for Korsak. Meanwhile, poor Frost is getting a divorce but gaining a pet?
Now to the mystery: Gerritsen breathes new life in the story thanks to Millie. At first you don't know why you're reading Millie's story of the African safari she didn't want to go on, but you'll find out soon enough so keep reading. By shifting some of the story to Millie, we get an exotic location, a different kind of mystery, and a little relief for Rizzoli and Isles.
I am continually amazed by the layers that Gerritsen puts into these mysteries. There's a whole thing about cats and predators. Rizzoli and Millie have a bond. Mothers and fathers and children tie into the story in interesting ways. Isles is still isolated and vulnerable, but it feels as though we're on the cusp of a change there.
The best part? Despite all of the layers and things to learn, at its heart this is still an entertaining page turner. Once I hit page 40 or so it was exceedingly difficult to pry the book from my hands.
In this case, Rizzoli and Isles are at least speaking to one another again. Isles is still tortured and contemplating a move to the West Coast. Rizzoli is dealing with her father's reappearance in their lives and how her mother is pining for Korsak. Meanwhile, poor Frost is getting a divorce but gaining a pet?
Now to the mystery: Gerritsen breathes new life in the story thanks to Millie. At first you don't know why you're reading Millie's story of the African safari she didn't want to go on, but you'll find out soon enough so keep reading. By shifting some of the story to Millie, we get an exotic location, a different kind of mystery, and a little relief for Rizzoli and Isles.
I am continually amazed by the layers that Gerritsen puts into these mysteries. There's a whole thing about cats and predators. Rizzoli and Millie have a bond. Mothers and fathers and children tie into the story in interesting ways. Isles is still isolated and vulnerable, but it feels as though we're on the cusp of a change there.
The best part? Despite all of the layers and things to learn, at its heart this is still an entertaining page turner. Once I hit page 40 or so it was exceedingly difficult to pry the book from my hands.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Reminiscent of Ice Cold, which I think is one of the strongest books in this series. This time, instead of Maura Isles being stranded in a deserted mountain town, it's a group of strangers stranded in the middle of the African bush, slowly getting picked off by a killer - one by one. That African storyline soon comes home to Boston, when Rizzoli catches the case of a brutally murdered hunter/taxidermist.
Typical of Gerritsen in that this is a page turner. I had no issues staying engrossed in the story. One thing I really appreciated (and want to point out specifically) was that the author tackles sensitive, polarizing subjects without politicizing them. Big game hunting, animal rights - the author writes about these topics without making her characters stereotypes, caricatures and demonizing them with whatever her personal views on the subjects may or may not be. Not all authors can do that - so it's especially commendable that Gerritsen doesn't fall into that trap.
I think most fans will be pleased with this entry.
Typical of Gerritsen in that this is a page turner. I had no issues staying engrossed in the story. One thing I really appreciated (and want to point out specifically) was that the author tackles sensitive, polarizing subjects without politicizing them. Big game hunting, animal rights - the author writes about these topics without making her characters stereotypes, caricatures and demonizing them with whatever her personal views on the subjects may or may not be. Not all authors can do that - so it's especially commendable that Gerritsen doesn't fall into that trap.
I think most fans will be pleased with this entry.
I liked the 2 different story lines that became one in the end.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder
Solid mystery. Familiar, reliable characters. Entertaining story.
Tess has done it again, this series has always been a favorite for me, and this one didnt disappoint. Has a few different locations in this one, including africa, which made it very interesting. I got this book early for a review on my kindle, but i already have the hard back ordered for my collection. Love the characters, Jane is still Jane, and Maura is back to her goofy ways again... The book itself is quite bloody, has alot of very descriptive gore, thanks to Maura, and some may find that disturbing, but what do you expect from a serial killer. Again Tess delivers a five star book.