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honeyreads1066's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I wasn't expecting a lot with this one because I don't like the author's style of writing but the plot just seemed so good that I was sucked in.
This follows Eddie Flynn a lawyer who is pulled into a high profile murder case that rivals that of OJ. He quickly realises that his client is innocent but with the evidence stacked against him Eddie struggles to find a way to prove that. All unbeknownst to him, a serial killer is watching him, trying to influence the trial, all from the Jury.
I won't get into the fact that I didn't like the writing because we already know that but I did really like Kane's perspective. He had the most interesting bits by far and sometimes I would skip buts of Eddie's chapters just to get to him. I think Kane's voice was really interesting so it confuses me that I didn't like Eddie's.
The plot itself is what kept me going the whole time. Every time I thought I knew what was happening Kane would do something or information would come out about him which would throw an absolute curveball into the mix. Overall that was the best part of the book.
I felt the ending seemed a bit rushed. I understand with a thriller it's a lot of build-ups and the action seems to happen at the end but here I just kind of blinked and it was over which I don't like.
Not going to lie, after about halfway I did begin to skim because it was taking me a long time to finish but I did enjoy elements of this book. I wouldn't recommend but I didn't completely hate this.
This follows Eddie Flynn a lawyer who is pulled into a high profile murder case that rivals that of OJ. He quickly realises that his client is innocent but with the evidence stacked against him Eddie struggles to find a way to prove that. All unbeknownst to him, a serial killer is watching him, trying to influence the trial, all from the Jury.
I won't get into the fact that I didn't like the writing because we already know that but I did really like Kane's perspective. He had the most interesting bits by far and sometimes I would skip buts of Eddie's chapters just to get to him. I think Kane's voice was really interesting so it confuses me that I didn't like Eddie's.
The plot itself is what kept me going the whole time. Every time I thought I knew what was happening Kane would do something or information would come out about him which would throw an absolute curveball into the mix. Overall that was the best part of the book.
I felt the ending seemed a bit rushed. I understand with a thriller it's a lot of build-ups and the action seems to happen at the end but here I just kind of blinked and it was over which I don't like.
Not going to lie, after about halfway I did begin to skim because it was taking me a long time to finish but I did enjoy elements of this book. I wouldn't recommend but I didn't completely hate this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
loop_laurens's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
A fairly average crime novel, with a plot not as exciting as the blurb makes it sound. The switch between third person POV (the killer) and first person POV (the lawyer) was fairly jarring at first, and took a while to get used to. Not a terrible way to pass the time, but not particularly thrilling either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
the_book_discovery's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I may have to read the whole Eddie Flynn series after starting with this explosive book. I love the dual perspectives in the chapters, so we immediately begin to get inside the serial killer's head. But it managed to keep enough surprise for a great twist reveal at the end.
I also found the courtroom drama really interesting; it was written in just the right way to present facts and evidence that made me question the verdict, but it never got bogged down in lists of facts. Court scenes have to be so static that they risk being repetitive but this was really interesting.
Part thriller, part legal drama, part murder mystery. It's such an enjoyable story.
I also found the courtroom drama really interesting; it was written in just the right way to present facts and evidence that made me question the verdict, but it never got bogged down in lists of facts. Court scenes have to be so static that they risk being repetitive but this was really interesting.
Part thriller, part legal drama, part murder mystery. It's such an enjoyable story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape
that_art_monster's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
_bellakoepp_'s review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The perfect cheesy crime thriller
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Rape
krainacker's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Murder
cajengirl's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Part legal thriller, part police procedural, part straight-up serial killer. I loved it all. So fast paced, I could have read it in one sitting if life allowed me to. This is my second Eddie Flynn novel by this author and it will not be my last. People I trust have told me these don't need to be read in order and since at this point I have only read #1 and #4 I can confirm that is true!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
scarlett_kay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism
keandrade04's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Murder