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pollyno9 's review for:
Above Suspicion
by Lynda La Plante
I am torn about this rating. I loved the plot, and the fact that we, the reader, know who did it, but we weren't sure just how he'd be caught. I also loved the investigation's twists and turns.
But, sadly, I did not like the characters. Anna's desire to be liked by her superior seemed to go beyond professional from the beginning. She always saw him as a father figure, so when they eventually had sex it was jarring and a little icky.
I also didn't like the dialogue. Anna was so lackluster at her role as 'honeypot' that I was certain that the bad guy would see through her immediately. She was boring, which made me think "Duh, yeah, of course he's only looking for info! It's not like she's at all interesting to talk to!"
My final quibble was with the procedure. I mean, maybe it's my modern sensibilities, but having two police fly to the west coast in order to look at papers in person? Then, fly to the Midwest to look at other papers? What a waste of money! Scan those documents! Email them!
I may try further installments, because like I said, I really enjoyed the plot and the pacing, and I will have my fingers crossed for an improvement in those other areas.
But, sadly, I did not like the characters. Anna's desire to be liked by her superior seemed to go beyond professional from the beginning. She always saw him as a father figure, so when they eventually had sex it was jarring and a little icky.
I also didn't like the dialogue. Anna was so lackluster at her role as 'honeypot' that I was certain that the bad guy would see through her immediately. She was boring, which made me think "Duh, yeah, of course he's only looking for info! It's not like she's at all interesting to talk to!"
My final quibble was with the procedure. I mean, maybe it's my modern sensibilities, but having two police fly to the west coast in order to look at papers in person? Then, fly to the Midwest to look at other papers? What a waste of money! Scan those documents! Email them!
I may try further installments, because like I said, I really enjoyed the plot and the pacing, and I will have my fingers crossed for an improvement in those other areas.