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The Silent Suspect
by Nell Pattison
Read the galley in Jan and Feb 2021.
Disclaimer: I went into this book not realizing that it was part of a series. I found myself annoyed at vague references to major plot points in some character’s history. It left me wondering why the author never delved into those stories. Now I realize that those stories are almost certainly covered in the first two books of the series. Instead of providing critical feedback on the vague references, I would like to applaud the author for not taking up the reader’s time by rehashing major plot lines that fans will already know.
The Silent Suspect is a fresh take on the age-old tale of an overeager sleuth getting in over her head. There were some inconsistencies that made it a bit of a bumpy read (is it Rav or is it Singh?! Pick one!!) and some ramblings (Paige’s repeated and anxious inner monologues), but overall the book is enjoyable.
I don’t think I am interested in picking up the series. The author’s attempts to help the reader understand Paige’s emotional state were repetitious and prolonged. In the latter half of the book, I started skipping Paige’s inner monologue, as it was no longer adding value or enjoyment to the story. While the book was at times engaging, overall the story wasn’t coherent enough to capture my attention for more than a chapter or two. I think a lot of folks will enjoy this read but it’s just not well suited for me.
Disclaimer: I went into this book not realizing that it was part of a series. I found myself annoyed at vague references to major plot points in some character’s history. It left me wondering why the author never delved into those stories. Now I realize that those stories are almost certainly covered in the first two books of the series. Instead of providing critical feedback on the vague references, I would like to applaud the author for not taking up the reader’s time by rehashing major plot lines that fans will already know.
The Silent Suspect is a fresh take on the age-old tale of an overeager sleuth getting in over her head. There were some inconsistencies that made it a bit of a bumpy read (is it Rav or is it Singh?! Pick one!!) and some ramblings (Paige’s repeated and anxious inner monologues), but overall the book is enjoyable.
I don’t think I am interested in picking up the series. The author’s attempts to help the reader understand Paige’s emotional state were repetitious and prolonged. In the latter half of the book, I started skipping Paige’s inner monologue, as it was no longer adding value or enjoyment to the story. While the book was at times engaging, overall the story wasn’t coherent enough to capture my attention for more than a chapter or two. I think a lot of folks will enjoy this read but it’s just not well suited for me.