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rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
2.0
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.
the_red_one's review
adventurous
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? No
3.5
selinamarcille's review against another edition
5.0
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!
amothersmusings1's review against another edition
5.0
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!!!
vikikitty's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good installation. It made me upset, sad, and glad right when the author intended.
characters:
The usual characters were great as always. Still detest her cousin Taylor. The other characters that are brought in were excellent as well.
Plot:
The story was great. It kept piecing together up until the end. Even when I thought I had it figured out in the middle there was still more to come.
characters:
The usual characters were great as always. Still detest her cousin Taylor. The other characters that are brought in were excellent as well.
Plot:
The story was great. It kept piecing together up until the end. Even when I thought I had it figured out in the middle there was still more to come.
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