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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Book: Blindsighted
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Type: Audiobook.
Book rating: ☆☆☆
Narration rating: ☆☆☆
Review
I enjoyed this and have the others in the series to listen to, I did work it out about half way in though, although I wasn't 100%.
Not as gruesome as I thought it was going to be, I was warned to have a strong stomach (perhaps years of Stephen King have steadied me lol) But enjoyable just the same, and my 1st finished book of 2014!
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Type: Audiobook.
Book rating: ☆☆☆
Narration rating: ☆☆☆
Review
I enjoyed this and have the others in the series to listen to, I did work it out about half way in though, although I wasn't 100%.
Not as gruesome as I thought it was going to be, I was warned to have a strong stomach (perhaps years of Stephen King have steadied me lol) But enjoyable just the same, and my 1st finished book of 2014!
I have been making my way through Karin Slaughter's Grant County series ever since I read Pretty Girls and The Good Daughter earlier this month. Needless to say, I have become pretty much Slaughter obsessed. Chelsea, my good pal over at The Suspense Is Thrilling Me, suggested I go way back and start with the first book in the Grant County series, Blindsighted and, man oh man, am I happy I decided to do that.
The first novel introduces us to the characters in the small Georgia town of Grant County where a professor is found brutally murdered and defiled in a publish washroom. Found by town pediatrician and medical examiner, Sara Linton, upon further investigation into the corpse it is discovered how sick and twisted this case truly is. Sara’s ex-husband, police chief Jeffery Tolliver is leading the case and, when another local woman is found crucified days later, the entire town is on edge.
Slaughter brilliantly is able to weave a tale that is gruesome, macabre and completely entertaining. Once I started reading this book, I found that I could not put it down. I was entranced with her writing and completely caught up with the happenings in Grant County.
I loved the characters in this one; the tangled romantic relationship between Jeffery and Sara added another level of interest to the plot and the added character of Lena, the town’s first female detective and also the first victim’s sister, on her own vigilante mission added yet another layer. Slaughter’s characterization is clearly her strong suit and I cannot wait to see how these characters will develop in the upcoming novels to this series.
I have already picked up the second book in the series, Kisscut, which from my understanding, is even better!
5/5 stars. I absolutely believe any thriller fan would love this book.
The first novel introduces us to the characters in the small Georgia town of Grant County where a professor is found brutally murdered and defiled in a publish washroom. Found by town pediatrician and medical examiner, Sara Linton, upon further investigation into the corpse it is discovered how sick and twisted this case truly is. Sara’s ex-husband, police chief Jeffery Tolliver is leading the case and, when another local woman is found crucified days later, the entire town is on edge.
Slaughter brilliantly is able to weave a tale that is gruesome, macabre and completely entertaining. Once I started reading this book, I found that I could not put it down. I was entranced with her writing and completely caught up with the happenings in Grant County.
I loved the characters in this one; the tangled romantic relationship between Jeffery and Sara added another level of interest to the plot and the added character of Lena, the town’s first female detective and also the first victim’s sister, on her own vigilante mission added yet another layer. Slaughter’s characterization is clearly her strong suit and I cannot wait to see how these characters will develop in the upcoming novels to this series.
I have already picked up the second book in the series, Kisscut, which from my understanding, is even better!
5/5 stars. I absolutely believe any thriller fan would love this book.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
First in the series and perhaps a little slow at first, but it did get exciting and brutality dark afterwards. Once I get to know the characters it became very hard to put down.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
No
Generally, I like these books: they are a great way to fill in a few hours. Some of the character names amuse me (hey,'Wuthering Heights' is one of my favourite novels).
Originally it was the storylines rather than the characters that pulled me in the books, but now I'm less certain. In my view, these novels are best read in order as some of the events in the lives of characters will make more sense that way.
These novels are what a good friend of mine would term 'brain candy'.
Originally it was the storylines rather than the characters that pulled me in the books, but now I'm less certain. In my view, these novels are best read in order as some of the events in the lives of characters will make more sense that way.
These novels are what a good friend of mine would term 'brain candy'.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I finally read my first Karin Slaughter book in 2021 & I’m so glad I did. Karin Slaughter has easily become one of my favorite authors & I devoured this book in less than 48 hours!
This is the perfect Karin Slaughter book to start with because it’s the first in the Grant County series. It’s a fantastic & extremely dark mystery/thriller & I absolutely loved it. PLEASE check trigger warnings though! Also, the characters in this series will eventually appear in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter.
I love Karin Slaughter’s writing style & how her novels are completely action-packed & I never know where they are going to go. It’s very fast paced & will make your mouth fall open in shock. Karin Slaughter does not shy away from gore & going into medical details throughout the book, which I feel adds more depth & credibility to the mystery.
I was enraptured & finished this so quickly. I was also so happy that my library had the next book because I had to start book 2 in the series right away.
If you like very dark mysteries with lots of action, I would definitely check out the Grant County series by Karin Slaughter.
This is the perfect Karin Slaughter book to start with because it’s the first in the Grant County series. It’s a fantastic & extremely dark mystery/thriller & I absolutely loved it. PLEASE check trigger warnings though! Also, the characters in this series will eventually appear in the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter.
I love Karin Slaughter’s writing style & how her novels are completely action-packed & I never know where they are going to go. It’s very fast paced & will make your mouth fall open in shock. Karin Slaughter does not shy away from gore & going into medical details throughout the book, which I feel adds more depth & credibility to the mystery.
I was enraptured & finished this so quickly. I was also so happy that my library had the next book because I had to start book 2 in the series right away.
If you like very dark mysteries with lots of action, I would definitely check out the Grant County series by Karin Slaughter.