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A review by tillywark
The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.5
I enjoy a good crime/mystery novel. The more mayhem and carnage the better, and The Coffin Dancer certainly delivered. Want shootouts? Got 'em. Stabbings? Tons. Things going kaboom? To your heart's content. Lincoln Rhyme lacking patience and losing his shit? Always!
I liked trying to insert my mind into both the Dancer's and Lincoln Rhyme's. What can I say? Sometimes I want to be as clever as a character, and if I don't succeed, that's ok too so long as the character is interesting. I can say that tried as I might, I couldn't quite match the Dancer's intellect. I liked him and his counterparts. Fascinating creatures.
I despised Percey Clay. Don't get me wrong, she was well-written, but her hubris and ego were an aggravation, and seriously needed to be put in check. Also, I haven't flown in years because aviation's an expensive hobby, but seriously, how could I, a person who's been grounded for far too long, come to the conclusion to glide the damn aircraft before her? **shakes head** Also, in an emergency you say MAYDAY three times not two. On the subject of radio, it's day-c-mal not point, and "say again," NEVER "repeat" (Percey's military ass should've known that wee point). Oh, and it's aviate-navigate-communicate, not fly the plane, pick a spot, but leave your co-pilot in the dark regarding your intentions and let him figure out your plan himself. Kudos to utilizing a thermal, and at least people knew enough to squwak 7700. And props to shouting out the Gimli Glider (though it wasn't listed by this name in the book, though every flyboy, especially in Canada, would know exactly what's being referenced).
In all, definitely recommend for anyone who likes crime=mystery/thriller/suspense, and a fast pace.
I liked trying to insert my mind into both the Dancer's and Lincoln Rhyme's. What can I say? Sometimes I want to be as clever as a character, and if I don't succeed, that's ok too so long as the character is interesting. I can say that tried as I might, I couldn't quite match the Dancer's intellect. I liked him and his counterparts. Fascinating creatures.
I despised Percey Clay. Don't get me wrong, she was well-written, but her hubris and ego were an aggravation, and seriously needed to be put in check. Also, I haven't flown in years because aviation's an expensive hobby, but seriously, how could I, a person who's been grounded for far too long, come to the conclusion to glide the damn aircraft before her? **shakes head** Also, in an emergency you say MAYDAY three times not two. On the subject of radio, it's day-c-mal not point, and "say again," NEVER "repeat" (Percey's military ass should've known that wee point). Oh, and it's aviate-navigate-communicate, not fly the plane, pick a spot, but leave your co-pilot in the dark regarding your intentions and let him figure out your plan himself. Kudos to utilizing a thermal, and at least people knew enough to squwak 7700. And props to shouting out the Gimli Glider (though it wasn't listed by this name in the book, though every flyboy, especially in Canada, would know exactly what's being referenced).
In all, definitely recommend for anyone who likes crime=mystery/thriller/suspense, and a fast pace.