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libraryjenn2002's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, so I know I am supposed to base books on their own merits, but I was completely comparing it to the tv show, which is one of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, the book is very well written. The plot has plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing almost right to the end. I felt it ended a bit too abruptly to be fully satisfying. Maura is completely missing from the story and that companionship that she and Jane have is the main reason that I love the show. I also had a hard time feeling anything for Jane as the story progressed. She lacked the warmth that Angie Harmon portrays on the show. Overall, a good read, just a little short of where I would have liked it to be.
bookbound's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book .... that simple!
This is another of my ventures into the books that have been sitting on my bookshelf for many years, unread, and in this instance, rather unnoticed. But boy oh boy, am I glad that I decided to pick this one up, for it was such a great read. Thrilling, exciting, captivating - un..put..down..able!
I'm not one for thrillers, for the most part, albeit I did used to be, but I think I may be heading back in that direction following this one. Gerritsen uses expert knowledge of the human anatomy (I assume a background in the medical profession, if not, then at least some level of education in it) in weaving the tale of a depraved killer intent on chasing down its prey. Without wanting to give too much of the storyline away (for where would the fun of the read be if I did that) I can say that, personally, I found Gerritsen's character development to be strong, her use of medical knowledge was expertly used to provide both graphic visualisation and explanation to the lay person, and her storytelling was both detailed but swift - there is no room in this one to get bored by a slow burn tale.
Gerritsen has made this book lover, fall back in love with the thriller - and without doubt I will be delving into her other books just as once as I have finished those on the bookshelf!
This is another of my ventures into the books that have been sitting on my bookshelf for many years, unread, and in this instance, rather unnoticed. But boy oh boy, am I glad that I decided to pick this one up, for it was such a great read. Thrilling, exciting, captivating - un..put..down..able!
I'm not one for thrillers, for the most part, albeit I did used to be, but I think I may be heading back in that direction following this one. Gerritsen uses expert knowledge of the human anatomy (I assume a background in the medical profession, if not, then at least some level of education in it) in weaving the tale of a depraved killer intent on chasing down its prey. Without wanting to give too much of the storyline away (for where would the fun of the read be if I did that) I can say that, personally, I found Gerritsen's character development to be strong, her use of medical knowledge was expertly used to provide both graphic visualisation and explanation to the lay person, and her storytelling was both detailed but swift - there is no room in this one to get bored by a slow burn tale.
Gerritsen has made this book lover, fall back in love with the thriller - and without doubt I will be delving into her other books just as once as I have finished those on the bookshelf!
books_and_cats111's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
catherinecavin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
adoydoy49's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
itscakey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marttahp's review against another edition
1.0
The word ”subtlety” is clearly not found in any dictionary that Ms. Gerritsen has ever cracked open.
This book reads like something written by a 15-year old girl who has just discovered feminism.
This book reads like something written by a 15-year old girl who has just discovered feminism.
cheriebearie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
direton1's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5