theresey01's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
wendoxford's review against another edition
2.0
Normally love La Plante but this was awful. Unbelievable characters, impossible timeline and behaviour that would not be tolerated in any job even by a maverick.
It was page turning and plotted cleverly but the anomalies and just not possible things took me just too far from even suspending reality
eg"taking time out" for a detective mid high profile case and an F1 doctor
Delinquency made good by ex-con
Setting off on a personal quest (which was non urgent) and disregarding casework on a fast moving investigation
Doctor and detective going from London at end of shift to houseclear in Devon when house offer only accepted that day
etc etc - What world is this?
It was page turning and plotted cleverly but the anomalies and just not possible things took me just too far from even suspending reality
eg"taking time out" for a detective mid high profile case and an F1 doctor
Delinquency made good by ex-con
Setting off on a personal quest (which was non urgent) and disregarding casework on a fast moving investigation
Doctor and detective going from London at end of shift to houseclear in Devon when house offer only accepted that day
etc etc - What world is this?
dianasbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book but throughout the story I would get bored at times and would out it down. At the same time there was some scenes that made me not want to stop reading it! I think the author, Lynda La Plante, did an amazing job at describing the the forensic process. Me being a a student who studies forensics, I appreciated that she made sure her scenes were factual.
One thing I wish was developed more was the characters, I wanted to care about them more than I did, I wanted them to solve the crime more than I wanted jack to resolve his personal issues. Overall I enjoyed the plot and would recommend to someone looking for excitement and true crime.
One thing I wish was developed more was the characters, I wanted to care about them more than I did, I wanted them to solve the crime more than I wanted jack to resolve his personal issues. Overall I enjoyed the plot and would recommend to someone looking for excitement and true crime.
thelittlebookiex's review against another edition
4.0
Loved that there was finally a ending to the widows books with some unexpected twists thrown in. Looking forward to/hoping that there will be further Jack Warr books to come
shannonhs's review against another edition
4.0
This was incredible. One of the best mystery books I've read this year. It's the first in a series so best believe I'll be eagerly waiting for the next installment!
weezreads's review against another edition
5.0
This is a first time read with this author and I loved this book read it within 24 hours if i could of i would of read it within one sitting. This hero is a loveable mess and he grasps with his own identity. while on the job as a cop . This is a great book filled with storys of gangsters , mystery of how and who did this great crime no one can solve. Aswell as getting to know a great loveable mess of jack Warr who I just loved getting to know . Cant wait to read more about him and other books by this author.
Thanks to pigeonhole for a chance to read this book
Thanks to pigeonhole for a chance to read this book
natalier3's review against another edition
3.0
I'm sure I've read La Plante before, or at least I have seen TV adaptations of her work and thoroughly enjoyed them. This was a really quick read for me, I liked the characters and felt like they were well established, so I will look forward to the next book in the series. The descriptions of scenes could have been explained better bias I had to reread things several times to follow.
moj8668's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I've read by Lynda La Plante and I'm more than a little excited to have gotten in on the first book in a new series! DC Jack Warr has done a decent job as an officer of the law. He isn't the most driven individual on the force, but he can get the job done. His girlfriend, Maggie, and his new boss, DCI Simon Ridley, would like to see a little more passion from Jack when it comes to career aspirations. When Jack receives devastating news right as an intriguing case has landed in his lap, it's all the motivation he needs to become truly passionate about pursuing the truth. But is his focus really on getting the job done? Or finding answers for himself? Where is the line between diligent investigating and obsession?
Tieing together crimes committed decades apart, La Plante creates characters that are simultaneously frustrating and likable. The plot was well-crafted and just complex enough to keep you guessing. I look forward to the rest of the series!
Tieing together crimes committed decades apart, La Plante creates characters that are simultaneously frustrating and likable. The plot was well-crafted and just complex enough to keep you guessing. I look forward to the rest of the series!
violetindie2116's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0