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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love British crime authors and I can’t believe I waited this long to delve into the Jane Tennison character.
Loved the pace of the action and drama. Really gripping!
Loved the pace of the action and drama. Really gripping!
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Liked this very much. I am not sure if it is a credit to the BBC Series, but I found that the book didn't really have much to add to the TV series but both are equally compelling. I guess he main exception is that Tennison is less acerbic in the book than on TV. She is so likeable when you can hear her thoughts, but I guess that is the whole point of sexism , isn't it? A police woman has to show a "tough" exterior.
Davina Porter as the narrator is perfect except that I have flashbacks to Outlander : ) It almost feels as if Tennison is a modern day Claire!
Quick read.. and not as dark as I thought it would be.
Davina Porter as the narrator is perfect except that I have flashbacks to Outlander : ) It almost feels as if Tennison is a modern day Claire!
Quick read.. and not as dark as I thought it would be.
consistent with #1.
My only complaint is that Davina Porter has a terrible west indian accent. Everyone sounds scottish, lol. But really it doesn't bother me.
Great story. I highly recommend it.
My only complaint is that Davina Porter has a terrible west indian accent. Everyone sounds scottish, lol. But really it doesn't bother me.
Great story. I highly recommend it.
Consistent with the rest of the series.
This episode seems to be a bit more involved. I listen to the audiobooks, and I had to rewind and relisten quite a bit to get all the details.
It is interesting reading this series written in the early 1990s and seeing how it holds up now. I personally thinks it holds up well. It is shocking now for a different reason than it would have been back in the early 90's. A good depiction of exactly how far the world has come and how far we still have to go.
Only downside is that it doesn't really feel like an end. So I can see why the TV series went to 6 episodes.
This episode seems to be a bit more involved. I listen to the audiobooks, and I had to rewind and relisten quite a bit to get all the details.
It is interesting reading this series written in the early 1990s and seeing how it holds up now. I personally thinks it holds up well. It is shocking now for a different reason than it would have been back in the early 90's. A good depiction of exactly how far the world has come and how far we still have to go.
Only downside is that it doesn't really feel like an end. So I can see why the TV series went to 6 episodes.
Um daqueles raros casos onde mais vale ver a série do que ler o livro, que não é que seja mau, propriamente: ouvi-o durante o trabalho e cumpriu os mínimos. Basicamente, é a série, só que sem a Helen Mirren e com prosa um bocado tosca.
This book is based on the original first episode screenplay for Prime Suspect, a 1990’s procedural with a strong female lead. As would be expected, the narrative keeps a suspenseful and fast pace, alternating conviction and doubt about the prime suspect in the case and ending on a cliff-hanger.
I couldn't stand the main character. In fact, I couldn't stand any of the characters except the boyfriend, Pete. The storyline was ok but without liking the characters, it was a long read.
equis, empezó medio interesante pero al final fue muy equis, estaba esperando por el plot twist que me volaría la cabeza pero ps no pasó, ni modo.