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A review by latas
The Retribution by Val McDermid
3.0
This is another page turner with another annoying heroine. It is an engaging thriller, though it meant suspension of disbelief in a lot of places. Vance's daring prison break was unbelievable and convenient. It was also unbelievable that he was so resourceful, plotting and executing his revenge without any help, immediately after escaping from the prison. The 2nd plot of the serial killer did not get sufficient attention and seems rushed towards the end.
Now coming back to the annoying heroine.
What's with these 'Strong' female leads? They behave so irrationally and unleash their anger on those who really care for them! Carol Jordan's anger was completely misplaced !
She didn't deserve any of the adulation from Tony or any of the team members. It was funny how she was kept out of loop on the serial murder case (which she was supposedly leading), she didn't even know what the case leads were, nor was she informed of the last murder that was committed. She had zero contribution in capturing the killer. In fact, i found her to be a very incompetent cop, who easily blames everyone else if anything goes wrong.
I have another book in this series. I won't be reading any more.
Now coming back to the annoying heroine.
What's with these 'Strong' female leads? They behave so irrationally and unleash their anger on those who really care for them! Carol Jordan's anger was completely misplaced !
She didn't deserve any of the adulation from Tony or any of the team members. It was funny how she was kept out of loop on the serial murder case (which she was supposedly leading), she didn't even know what the case leads were, nor was she informed of the last murder that was committed. She had zero contribution in capturing the killer. In fact, i found her to be a very incompetent cop, who easily blames everyone else if anything goes wrong.
I have another book in this series. I won't be reading any more.