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Chris Morris
I'm so glad I saw your comment/question. I was also disappointed. It should have been a great book - the basis for the plot is incredible. But the characters fell flat, and the plot seemed to pick up steam and then slow down in fits. Department Q books are much better.
Ann
But don't give up oh Jussi, if this is the first of his books you have read. The Department Q series is delightful
Sandra Kandrac
This is taking almost as long as The Goldfinch to get into.
I usually read his books in three days tops, I will pick it up again soon. I agree without dialogue it is hard to get into the book. But I love his writings, so I will give it another try.
I usually read his books in three days tops, I will pick it up again soon. I agree without dialogue it is hard to get into the book. But I love his writings, so I will give it another try.
Sylvia
No I could not get into it either. I was disappointed as I love the Dept Q series
Jerry H
There aren't many books that I give up on, but this is one. Reading the reviews below, I understand that there are two parts to this story and that the first is rather slow. Unfortunately it was so slow I'll never get to the second part. I quit on page 166. I stopped and read another book before picking it up again only to quit again after a dozen more pages. Perhaps the lack of dialogue is to blame. It is hard to have conversations in a German hospital when one speaks English.
Sue
No you were not...I was too...
H. P. Reed
No, it didn't hit the mark. Not as well written as his crime novels.
Andreas
Finished that book last week. And honestly, it was very disappointing...
Sophie Howells
Nope. The only reason I got through it was because I listened to the audiobook. I zoned out constantly.
PSXtreme
After about 25% of the way thru the audiobook I just turned it off.
Tina Jensen
I found it rather good , yes its a bit slow in the beginning but the 2nd half is very exiting.....I agree the Q novels are better, but i think its a rather good debut :)
Koen
Nope, the idea is great en very well worked out in detail but I just did'nt believe it and I never got into the story. Just the same for "Takeover".
Really can't wait for the next Q-edition though....
Really can't wait for the next Q-edition though....
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