laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Die Again
4.5 Stars
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Maura Isles join forces once again to investigate the curious case of a taxidermist strung up and gutted in his home. When additional remains are found, Jane and Maura come to believe that the murder is related to the disappearance of a group of bush tourists in Africa. Has the killer changed continents?
It has been a while since I read the previous book in the series, yet it was easy to become immersed once again in Gerritsen's gripping if somewhat dark and gruesome writing style.
Some reviewers have indicated an issue with Gerritsen's depiction of the big cats in the book; however, to me her portrayal is realistic and believable. It also highlights the problem of keeping wild animals in captivity for human entertainment as well as the fact that people who encroach on natural habitats should not be surprised when they get eaten.
The case itself is interesting, especially the parts set in Africa. The first person narration in these chapters add intensity to the events, and helps the reader to become engaged both with the setting and the characters. There is a bittersweet moment at the end when the identity of the killer is revealed (it is actually easy to guess this), and it becomes clear that.
Overall, an excellent addition to the series and I'm glad that I've gotten back to it.
4.5 Stars
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Maura Isles join forces once again to investigate the curious case of a taxidermist strung up and gutted in his home. When additional remains are found, Jane and Maura come to believe that the murder is related to the disappearance of a group of bush tourists in Africa. Has the killer changed continents?
It has been a while since I read the previous book in the series, yet it was easy to become immersed once again in Gerritsen's gripping if somewhat dark and gruesome writing style.
Some reviewers have indicated an issue with Gerritsen's depiction of the big cats in the book; however, to me her portrayal is realistic and believable. It also highlights the problem of keeping wild animals in captivity for human entertainment as well as the fact that people who encroach on natural habitats should not be surprised when they get eaten.
The case itself is interesting, especially the parts set in Africa. The first person narration in these chapters add intensity to the events, and helps the reader to become engaged both with the setting and the characters. There is a bittersweet moment at the end when the identity of the killer is revealed (it is actually easy to guess this), and it becomes clear that
Spoiler
not only was Johnny murdered, but his character maligned for so long as well.Overall, an excellent addition to the series and I'm glad that I've gotten back to it.
amykearney11's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
I am never disappointed in these books! Always love reading them and loved the setting of this one. I feel like I always learn something from Rizzoli and Isles books as well!
Also proud of myself for finally predicting who the killer was (although I didnât guess the whole twist) as this is the first time in 11 books đ€Łđ€Ł
Also proud of myself for finally predicting who the killer was (although I didnât guess the whole twist) as this is the first time in 11 books đ€Łđ€Ł
vivianne's review against another edition
4.0
Really nice book you really want to know the end.
But a little predictable, they woudn't put in a story line that has nothing to do with the fist murder.
But a little predictable, they woudn't put in a story line that has nothing to do with the fist murder.
kruemelgizmo's review against another edition
4.0
Die Leiche eines JĂ€gers und TierprĂ€parators wird aufgehĂ€ngt und ausgeweidet aufgefunden, die Bostoner Polizei fĂ€ngt an zu ermitteln. In den WĂ€ldern werden Knochenreste eines anderen Opfers entdeckt. Aber Boston scheint nicht das einzige Jagdrevier des Killers zu sein, denn es scheint eine Verbindung zu einem fĂŒnf Jahre zurĂŒckliegenden Vorfall in Afrika zu geben, wo die Teilnehmer einer Safari auf ungeklĂ€rte Weise verschwanden...
Dies ist der elfte Fall mit Jane Rizzoli und Maura Isles der sie diesmal sogar auf einen anderen Kontinent fĂŒhrt.
Das Buch gliedert sich in zwei ErzÀhlstrÀnge, die sich immer wieder abwechseln.
In Boston ermittelt Jane Rizzoli in einem bizarren Mord an einem JĂ€ger und TierprĂ€parators. Er wurde wie seine Beute aufgehangen und ausgeweidet. Bald word ein Skelett gefunden und Maura Isles sieht eine Verbindung zwischen den FĂ€llen und versucht die Ermittlerteams davon zu ĂŒberzeugen.
Der zweite ErzĂ€hlstrang spielt in Botswana, fĂŒnf Jahre frĂŒher und wird in der Ich-Perspektive erzĂ€hlt. Ein mehr oder weniger idyllische Safari-Reise entwickelt sich zum Horrortrip, bei dem es scheinbar kein entkommen gibt.
Ich mag die BĂŒcher um Rizzoli und Isles und auch hier konnte mich die Geschichte begeistern. Lange tappt man in Boston im dunkeln und Maura hat es wirklich schwer die Ermittler, und auch Jane davon zu ĂŒberzeugen das ein Serienkiller sein unwesen treibt. Bei diesem ErzĂ€hlstrang geht es vor allem um die Ermittlung, der wirkliche Spannungsbogen wurde fĂŒr mich im zweiten ErzĂ€hlstrang aufgebaut. Gekonnt entwickelt sich die vermeintliche Idylle zum absoluten Horror und gespannt wartete ich als Leser darauf, was als nĂ€chstes Geschehen wird.
Erst zum Schluss wird klar wie die ErzĂ€hlstrĂ€nge wirklich zueinander gehören und warten dann noch mit einer Ăberraschung auf.
Die privaten Geschehnisse um die Hauptprotagonisten Rizzoli und Isles nehmen in diesem Buch nur eine untergeordnete Rolle ein und umranden die Geschichte. Persönlich gefĂ€llt mir die Entwicklung der Maura Isles in diesem Buch nicht so, und fĂ€nde es Schade, wenn sich ihre Rolle so weiter entwickeln wĂŒrde.
Mein Fazit:
FĂŒr mich ein spannender Thriller den ich gerne weiterempfehle und auch wenn es sich um ein Reihenbuch handelt kann es gut einzeln gelesen werden. Fans von GroĂkatzen kommen hier auch auf ihre Kosten, da man reichlich ĂŒber ihr Jagdverhalten lernt.
Dies ist der elfte Fall mit Jane Rizzoli und Maura Isles der sie diesmal sogar auf einen anderen Kontinent fĂŒhrt.
Das Buch gliedert sich in zwei ErzÀhlstrÀnge, die sich immer wieder abwechseln.
In Boston ermittelt Jane Rizzoli in einem bizarren Mord an einem JĂ€ger und TierprĂ€parators. Er wurde wie seine Beute aufgehangen und ausgeweidet. Bald word ein Skelett gefunden und Maura Isles sieht eine Verbindung zwischen den FĂ€llen und versucht die Ermittlerteams davon zu ĂŒberzeugen.
Der zweite ErzĂ€hlstrang spielt in Botswana, fĂŒnf Jahre frĂŒher und wird in der Ich-Perspektive erzĂ€hlt. Ein mehr oder weniger idyllische Safari-Reise entwickelt sich zum Horrortrip, bei dem es scheinbar kein entkommen gibt.
Ich mag die BĂŒcher um Rizzoli und Isles und auch hier konnte mich die Geschichte begeistern. Lange tappt man in Boston im dunkeln und Maura hat es wirklich schwer die Ermittler, und auch Jane davon zu ĂŒberzeugen das ein Serienkiller sein unwesen treibt. Bei diesem ErzĂ€hlstrang geht es vor allem um die Ermittlung, der wirkliche Spannungsbogen wurde fĂŒr mich im zweiten ErzĂ€hlstrang aufgebaut. Gekonnt entwickelt sich die vermeintliche Idylle zum absoluten Horror und gespannt wartete ich als Leser darauf, was als nĂ€chstes Geschehen wird.
Erst zum Schluss wird klar wie die ErzĂ€hlstrĂ€nge wirklich zueinander gehören und warten dann noch mit einer Ăberraschung auf.
Die privaten Geschehnisse um die Hauptprotagonisten Rizzoli und Isles nehmen in diesem Buch nur eine untergeordnete Rolle ein und umranden die Geschichte. Persönlich gefĂ€llt mir die Entwicklung der Maura Isles in diesem Buch nicht so, und fĂ€nde es Schade, wenn sich ihre Rolle so weiter entwickeln wĂŒrde.
Mein Fazit:
FĂŒr mich ein spannender Thriller den ich gerne weiterempfehle und auch wenn es sich um ein Reihenbuch handelt kann es gut einzeln gelesen werden. Fans von GroĂkatzen kommen hier auch auf ihre Kosten, da man reichlich ĂŒber ihr Jagdverhalten lernt.
hunterstuck_'s review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
valeryfun's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
char931's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
rda1025's review against another edition
5.0
wonderful as always
Love it as ALWAYS!!!!!! Tess Gerristen is my favorite author!!!! There is always a twist amazing! One of the best Rizzoli and Isles they just keep getting better and better!
Love it as ALWAYS!!!!!! Tess Gerristen is my favorite author!!!! There is always a twist amazing! One of the best Rizzoli and Isles they just keep getting better and better!
kaulyjo's review against another edition
4.0
Weaving the clues of two Boston homicides together, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Dr. Maura Isles end up solving a six year old crime in Botswana as well.
For some reasons - perhaps the story within the story, the flashbacks to the murders in Botswana - this chapter in the Rizzoli and Isles series felt different to me, but not in a bad way. I liked the way the story moved back and forth.
One word of warning: if you are an animal lover, you might want to skip this one. Lots of descriptions of hunted (and stuffed) animals as well as vivid scenes of skinning and evisceration of internal organs.
For some reasons - perhaps the story within the story, the flashbacks to the murders in Botswana - this chapter in the Rizzoli and Isles series felt different to me, but not in a bad way. I liked the way the story moved back and forth.
One word of warning: if you are an animal lover, you might want to skip this one. Lots of descriptions of hunted (and stuffed) animals as well as vivid scenes of skinning and evisceration of internal organs.
corneliadolian's review against another edition
4.0
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This is the first Tess Gerritsen book I've read. Great pacing, good characters, vivid descriptions. Smart, taut, and gripping. Gave me enough to figure out some of the mystery and feel like I was a decent sleuth, but not so much to make me feel like I was way ahead of the detectives and have the book fall flat.
My biggest complaint is probably that it contains spoilers for at least one earlier book in the Rizzoli & Isles series. I happened to buy that book (THE SURGEON) at the same time as DIE AGAIN, and after liking DIE AGAIN so much, I wanted to jump into the other one right away. So, if you care about spoilers for past books, I'd say read the Rizzoli & Isles ones in sequence.
All in all, DIE AGAIN is a solid, well-written, very enjoyable mystery/thriller. Looking forward to reading more of Gerritsen's books soon.
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This is the first Tess Gerritsen book I've read. Great pacing, good characters, vivid descriptions. Smart, taut, and gripping. Gave me enough to figure out some of the mystery and feel like I was a decent sleuth, but not so much to make me feel like I was way ahead of the detectives and have the book fall flat.
My biggest complaint is probably that it contains spoilers for at least one earlier book in the Rizzoli & Isles series. I happened to buy that book (THE SURGEON) at the same time as DIE AGAIN, and after liking DIE AGAIN so much, I wanted to jump into the other one right away. So, if you care about spoilers for past books, I'd say read the Rizzoli & Isles ones in sequence.
All in all, DIE AGAIN is a solid, well-written, very enjoyable mystery/thriller. Looking forward to reading more of Gerritsen's books soon.