Soderberg has been compared to Stieg Larsson. I don't think so. Their writing styles are polar opposites. Larsson is very serious, whereas Soerberg wr...moreSoderberg has been compared to Stieg Larsson. I don't think so. Their writing styles are polar opposites. Larsson is very serious, whereas Soerberg writes with his tongue placed firmly in his cheek. This book is filled with a motley cast of characters, which only strengthens it. Will read more by this author.(less)
This is the second Stephen Dobyns novel that I have read, never having read any of the Saratoga series. I loved it, loved the pace, loved the cerebral...moreThis is the second Stephen Dobyns novel that I have read, never having read any of the Saratoga series. I loved it, loved the pace, loved the cerebral quality of it. When I give a book five stars, it's usually for one of two reasons: I couldn't figure out the ending, or the style stayed with me. In this case, it was both.(less)
I wonder if I'm getting tired of the Brennan series . . . This one just didn't really do that much for me. I was annoyed with Brennan and annoyed with...moreI wonder if I'm getting tired of the Brennan series . . . This one just didn't really do that much for me. I was annoyed with Brennan and annoyed with Ryan. I was even annoyed with Lowery's father.(less)
I was so frustrated with Pendergast in this one. He was too emotional, and it detracts from what makes him so good. Granted, the plot is focused on hi...moreI was so frustrated with Pendergast in this one. He was too emotional, and it detracts from what makes him so good. Granted, the plot is focused on his wife, but I found his demeanor hard to take in this one.(less)
Now this is the Rebus who I have come to adore. Snarky, smart, and impatient. The smartest person in the room, and more than willing to let everyone k...moreNow this is the Rebus who I have come to adore. Snarky, smart, and impatient. The smartest person in the room, and more than willing to let everyone know.(less)
I came upon Inspector Rebus about halfway through Rankin's development, so I decided to go back to the beginning. I'm glad that I did, but I must admi...moreI came upon Inspector Rebus about halfway through Rankin's development, so I decided to go back to the beginning. I'm glad that I did, but I must admit that I prefer the older, saucier Rebus to the younger, less experienced CID officer. It's fascinating to see the first incarnation of the character and how quickly Rankin develops the series.(less)
I have read almost all of Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels, and this one was definitely one of the best. The older Rebus gets, the more ornery he gets-...moreI have read almost all of Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels, and this one was definitely one of the best. The older Rebus gets, the more ornery he gets--if that's even possible.
I loved the complexities of the plot. It was absolutely believable that Rebus would be unable to stay retired, that he would want to work on cold cases. I truly hope this isn't the last Rebus novel that Rankin pens.(less)
I have read several of the Dave Robicheaux novels, and the character has aged well. The Robicheaux in this novel is older but not necessarily wiser, a...moreI have read several of the Dave Robicheaux novels, and the character has aged well. The Robicheaux in this novel is older but not necessarily wiser, although he tries mightily to be so.(less)
I loved this book. Loved the characters and loved the plot development. I am a sucker for classic crime novels, and this one delivers. Cannot wait to...moreI loved this book. Loved the characters and loved the plot development. I am a sucker for classic crime novels, and this one delivers. Cannot wait to read more by this author.(less)
This book had so much potential, but the pacing really hurt the story. The ending was rushed, and as a result, I had to go back and reread a few pages...moreThis book had so much potential, but the pacing really hurt the story. The ending was rushed, and as a result, I had to go back and reread a few pages to make sure I had caught the clues. I wish that the development had been more even.(less)
I was very pleasantly surprised by this book. The pacing was well done, and I really loved the characters. I would definitely recommend this book to p...moreI was very pleasantly surprised by this book. The pacing was well done, and I really loved the characters. I would definitely recommend this book to people who like some history, some mystery, and some supernatural. Looking forward to reading more of this author.(less)
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