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narbeleth's review against another edition
2.0
I hate to be disappointed by one of my favorite author’s books, but well, nothing to be done, I really, really was. With Monica’s narration explaining everything, detective part seemed rather dull and unnecessary and not leading nowhere at all.
Monica’s part of the story had some potential and maybe it would work if she played an impromptu detective looking for Heike. Instead, they discovered just enough for Parlabane’s part to feel redundant and left everything else for a big finale when he still managed to save the day (and the best thing about said finale was that Catherine McLeod was in it).
And mopping Parlabane in the mix didn’t help. Did the opposite, in fact. I expected something rash and reckless and brilliant accompanied by harsh (and funny) commentary, not a long, painful treaty about the evil ex-wife never truly getting his wild nature, especially when Sarah didn’t get anything to say on her own. I’m still counting on this being some sort of rouse before next installment when Parlabane wakes up, takes his head out of his ass, stop mopping and deals with his shit. And starts jabbing at Tories’ government, thank you.
Monica’s part of the story had some potential and maybe it would work if she played an impromptu detective looking for Heike. Instead, they discovered just enough for Parlabane’s part to feel redundant and left everything else for a big finale when he still managed to save the day (and the best thing about said finale was that Catherine McLeod was in it).
And mopping Parlabane in the mix didn’t help. Did the opposite, in fact. I expected something rash and reckless and brilliant accompanied by harsh (and funny) commentary, not a long, painful treaty about the evil ex-wife never truly getting his wild nature, especially when Sarah didn’t get anything to say on her own. I’m still counting on this being some sort of rouse before next installment when Parlabane wakes up, takes his head out of his ass, stop mopping and deals with his shit. And starts jabbing at Tories’ government, thank you.
zoebaillie's review against another edition
2.0
Maybe a 2.5? I read a few Christopher Brookmyre novels when I was a teenager, picked this one at random from library audiobooks selection. It was OK but lacked a lot of the dark humour and grittiness I remember from his earlier stuff. I would have liked to have heard more from the girls at the centre of the mystery, who as is often the case don't get a voice, they just got to be other people's plot devices.
andrew61's review against another edition
3.0
In this book 6, several years after book 5 Jack is facing the loss of his career ( after the events of book 5.5) , the end of his marriage, and potential arrest by the police. When the sister of an old friend asks him to find a missing pop star who she manages Jack jumps at the chance to put his investigative skills to work with a hunt that covers dodging villains all over Europe and a Scottish island. A real page turner and with an ending leaving the promise of more from this great character.
spelingexpirt13's review against another edition
5.0
This review not only comes with the normal disclaimer that I was given this book for free by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, it also comes with a secondary disclaimer: by some miracle Netgalley actually allowed me access to a Chris Brookmyre book and he’s my favourite author. Impartiality be damned!
Read the rest of the review at SpEx Reviews
Read the rest of the review at SpEx Reviews
srdaine's review against another edition
4.0
(4.5)
Qué bien escribe este tío, qué manera de hacerte pasar páginas.
Qué bien escribe este tío, qué manera de hacerte pasar páginas.
sp00ky_n3rd's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was great. I had beginning to worry that the Jack Parlabane series was going down in quality but I was hooked into this one quickly and it kept my attention throughout really well. The usual Parlabane humour was on point and as always Brookmyre delivered twists and turns and a satisfying ending. Yes!
zzzrevel's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book of the Jack Parlabane
series that I have read. I like the author's
writing style and the plots are intricate
enough to keep me interested.
The author does tend to get bogged down
in some slow moving scenes though, and
in both books (this one and in "Black Widow")
I have thought the endings
need to be a bit tighter, more compact.
They tend to drag on as the author makes
every long drawn out attempt to ensure
he's covered all the details.
I'll be reading more of this series in the
future.
series that I have read. I like the author's
writing style and the plots are intricate
enough to keep me interested.
The author does tend to get bogged down
in some slow moving scenes though, and
in both books (this one and in "Black Widow")
I have thought the endings
need to be a bit tighter, more compact.
They tend to drag on as the author makes
every long drawn out attempt to ensure
he's covered all the details.
I'll be reading more of this series in the
future.
alisonannk's review against another edition
4.0
A thoroughly enjoyable mystery with twists and intrigue. Fans of Jack Parlabane will not be disappointed as he returns with a whole new set of problems; both personal and professional.
nicolac's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5