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The Art of Violence by S.J. Rozan

danrosan's review against another edition

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5.0

One of the best in a classic PI series. Hard to put down, with a satisfying turn which (like all good plot twists) feels obvious only in retrospect. The rare murder mystery where every character gets the ending they deserve. Stay up all night and finish it in one sitting (as I basically did).

reneesmith's review against another edition

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5.0

Fast-paced clue-gathering as Bill takes the lead in finding a serial killer, aided & supported by Lydia, of course. Not as heavy as Winter and Night--the other story I read from Bill's POV--but still a page-turner. Entertaining!

lmreads's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

durantedianne's review against another edition

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5.0

I'm very fond of Bill & Lydia. This story has an art angle, which made it even better.

marciag's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

mbondlamberty's review against another edition

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3.0

An enjoyable and fast read.
The characters are a little shallow and too made for movies than real life but it is still a good read, just not a great one.

in2reading's review against another edition

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4.0

Another good installment in a series I've always enjoyed.

lindca's review

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3.0

3.5 stars

izzybmeow's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

snowdrowsey's review against another edition

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4.0

I liked this story. For the most part I figured out who the main killer was. There were some other killings in the story, but those were done by other people. I can't wait to read Rozan's next book that I think comes out at the end of the year.