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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It’s been quite some time since I’ve dived into a Gardiner work, and man I’m sorry for that!!!
The story is packed, allowing not only a fleshing out of existing characters but a deeper understanding and sympathy/empathy for the newer ones. The mystery is tightly packed, although at times it felt a bit more editing could have culled down some of the length. Also, it’s VERY of the time, with some strong language used about the queer community that made me blush.
That aside, a very well written and well executed novel.
The story is packed, allowing not only a fleshing out of existing characters but a deeper understanding and sympathy/empathy for the newer ones. The mystery is tightly packed, although at times it felt a bit more editing could have culled down some of the length. Also, it’s VERY of the time, with some strong language used about the queer community that made me blush.
That aside, a very well written and well executed novel.
fast-paced
I read this book when it first was published, loved it, then promptly forgot the title and have been looking for it for the last decade. (My kids were toddlers way back them; I blame my brain fog on that.)
This was a great, creepy serial-killer-mutant-assassin book. The characters are flawed and wonderful, the story moves along quickly, and I can't recommend it enough.
Plus, it shows just how far people will go to save a child, even if the child is not theirs.
This was a great, creepy serial-killer-mutant-assassin book. The characters are flawed and wonderful, the story moves along quickly, and I can't recommend it enough.
Plus, it shows just how far people will go to save a child, even if the child is not theirs.
This was sick shit for sure and I enjoyed it immensely. Although this was the fourth book in the series and I haven't read the others I enjoyed the story and the twists and turns it took. If you like sick shit, this one should go on your list.
A fast-paced exciting read! It also, unfortunately, hasn't aged well due to certain adjectives and depictions.
Spoiler
anti-transgender
I’d forgotten how graphic Meg’s books are. Scary concept. Lockdown book 24
I struggled a bit with Crosscut, the fourth Evan Delaney book. I realize that it was originally written 15 years ago, and times were different. However, the transphobia was disturbing. I have a feeling that Gardiner did not intend to write that way at the time. At least, I hope that was not her intention. But Crosscut could definitely use a new edition acknowledging or editing the offensive parts.
That being said, Crosscut was full of twists and turns. It would have made an excellent movie, and I enjoyed the mystery.
That being said, Crosscut was full of twists and turns. It would have made an excellent movie, and I enjoyed the mystery.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
2018
2019 Reread-
Maybe not the best book to read while 8 months pregnant, but still one of my favorites from the Evan Delaney series. Even though I have read it several times and know how it ends, I still find myself anxious and guessing what is coming. Meg Gardiner writes in such a skillful way... I really grew to appreciate the changing POV from first to third person. It adds a certain level of emotional depth to Evan with a great sense of dramatic irony for the overall storyline.
Previous review!
This was a fun read! It was darker than the others, but I loved the characters. I was definitely sad to see how things ended for some of the characters we have known for awhile, but I thought the premise worked well. This was fast paced and had the solid balance of tension, humor, and snarky/sexy Jesse that I have come to expect!
2019 Reread-
Maybe not the best book to read while 8 months pregnant, but still one of my favorites from the Evan Delaney series. Even though I have read it several times and know how it ends, I still find myself anxious and guessing what is coming. Meg Gardiner writes in such a skillful way... I really grew to appreciate the changing POV from first to third person. It adds a certain level of emotional depth to Evan with a great sense of dramatic irony for the overall storyline.
Previous review!
This was a fun read! It was darker than the others, but I loved the characters. I was definitely sad to see how things ended for some of the characters we have known for awhile, but I thought the premise worked well. This was fast paced and had the solid balance of tension, humor, and snarky/sexy Jesse that I have come to expect!
Wow! This is exactly how I like my serial killer thrillers to be like! Gory, fast paced, thrilling and twists and turns all the way. This was a roller coaster ride that i thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!!!