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spalmer1871's review against another edition
2.0
repetitive - Flora's story told over and over- parts added but still...
kyracbs's review against another edition
4.0
Very suspenseful, it was really good but it left a lot of questions unanswered.
caseyrose2811's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What an amazing read that kept me on the edge of my seat. The book had strong character leads. I hope Flora can have more adventures.
jbrookeweicht's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
carolereads's review against another edition
4.0
Lisa Gardner does it again! I love her fast-paced novels and am a big fan of the D.D. Warren series. I especially love the addition of Flora Dane, former abduction victim and current vigilante and confidential informant. Never Tell was filled with surprises and twists and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
ahomeintheclouds's review against another edition
3.0
I just really didn’t enjoy this book that much…in all honesty I could have rated it a 2 but I think my audiobook experience and the fact that is my first book by this author (maybe it’s just not for me?) shouldn’t count for much.
This was my first audiobook purchase ever and I couldn’t get into the narrator. I listened to it sped up (thankful for that option) which helped but I didn’t care for the way she read it. It was very cheesy for lack of a better word. But, not necessarily the book’s fault. However, my main issue with the book itself is that I found the writing to be very cheesy! I felt like the author read a “how to write a detective novel” pamphlet and threw in a bunch of stereotypical slang and characterizations. I found myself rolling my eyes A LOT.
The story itself was just ok…the way it all tied together was beyond believable and I had it figured out about 75% in (I don’t necessarily mind that though). It was mainly just how silly the whole thing was. Like I said in my opening though, if you have read and enjoyed books in this series then I’m sure this one fits right into the series. Just not for me!
This was my first audiobook purchase ever and I couldn’t get into the narrator. I listened to it sped up (thankful for that option) which helped but I didn’t care for the way she read it. It was very cheesy for lack of a better word. But, not necessarily the book’s fault. However, my main issue with the book itself is that I found the writing to be very cheesy! I felt like the author read a “how to write a detective novel” pamphlet and threw in a bunch of stereotypical slang and characterizations. I found myself rolling my eyes A LOT.
The story itself was just ok…the way it all tied together was beyond believable and I had it figured out about 75% in (I don’t necessarily mind that though). It was mainly just how silly the whole thing was. Like I said in my opening though, if you have read and enjoyed books in this series then I’m sure this one fits right into the series. Just not for me!
coffeecurls's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars from me
I haven't read 'Find Her' so am able to say with conviction that you don't 'need' to have read that one for Never Tell to make sense. I can see from other reviews that it would maybe have added some depth to Flora but for me the backstory was clear anyway and I honest didn't feel it detracted from the story in any way.Never Tell contains some really strong and distinct female leads and pulls no punches in terms of the battles that women fight every single day - without making it preachy.The storyline is good and strong and hooks you in from the first few pages where you meet Evie literally holding a smoking gun. I enjoyed her character and her mixed up relationship with her mum.Flora is a whole different kettle of fish - boy has she been through the mill! She's a great character and I'm sure 'Find Her' is brilliant and although I say you don't need to have read it in order to read and enjoy 'Never Tell', I would suggest that if you are planning to read both then definitely read 'Find Her' first. The reason I say that is because now I know that Flora survived her ordeal I don't see the point in going back in reading it - if that makes sense.D. D. Warren is also a great character, one tiny niggle though... reading D. D. as her name throughout the book felt really clunky. Deedee or even just Dee would have been easier on the eyes.That said, this is a great thriller and look forward to reading more from this author.
Synopsis: A man is dead, shot three times in his home office. But his computer has been shot twelve times, and when the cops arrive, his pregnant wife is holding the gun.D.D. Warren arrives on the scene and recognizes the woman--Evie Carter--from a case many years back. Evie's father was killed in a shooting that was ruled an accident. But for D.D., two coincidental murders is too many. Flora Dane sees the murder of Conrad Carter on the TV news and immediately knows his face. She remembers a night when she was still a victim--a hostage--and her captor knew this man. Overcome with guilt that she never tracked him down, Flora is now determined to learn the truth of Conrad's murder. But D.D. and Flora are about to discover that in this case the truth is a devilishly elusive thing. As layer by layer they peel away the half-truths and outright lies, they wonder: How many secrets can one family have?
I haven't read 'Find Her' so am able to say with conviction that you don't 'need' to have read that one for Never Tell to make sense. I can see from other reviews that it would maybe have added some depth to Flora but for me the backstory was clear anyway and I honest didn't feel it detracted from the story in any way.Never Tell contains some really strong and distinct female leads and pulls no punches in terms of the battles that women fight every single day - without making it preachy.The storyline is good and strong and hooks you in from the first few pages where you meet Evie literally holding a smoking gun. I enjoyed her character and her mixed up relationship with her mum.Flora is a whole different kettle of fish - boy has she been through the mill! She's a great character and I'm sure 'Find Her' is brilliant and although I say you don't need to have read it in order to read and enjoy 'Never Tell', I would suggest that if you are planning to read both then definitely read 'Find Her' first. The reason I say that is because now I know that Flora survived her ordeal I don't see the point in going back in reading it - if that makes sense.D. D. Warren is also a great character, one tiny niggle though... reading D. D. as her name throughout the book felt really clunky. Deedee or even just Dee would have been easier on the eyes.That said, this is a great thriller and look forward to reading more from this author.
Synopsis: A man is dead, shot three times in his home office. But his computer has been shot twelve times, and when the cops arrive, his pregnant wife is holding the gun.D.D. Warren arrives on the scene and recognizes the woman--Evie Carter--from a case many years back. Evie's father was killed in a shooting that was ruled an accident. But for D.D., two coincidental murders is too many. Flora Dane sees the murder of Conrad Carter on the TV news and immediately knows his face. She remembers a night when she was still a victim--a hostage--and her captor knew this man. Overcome with guilt that she never tracked him down, Flora is now determined to learn the truth of Conrad's murder. But D.D. and Flora are about to discover that in this case the truth is a devilishly elusive thing. As layer by layer they peel away the half-truths and outright lies, they wonder: How many secrets can one family have?