thereadedit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.0
This book could have been shorter for everything that happened within it. There is a lot of action and moving parts for this book. There is so much that could have been summarized and left out that wasn't really necessary.
I enjoyed the book for the masterpiece that it is. It has soany moving parts and different POVs. Which with less can be more in this book.
I enjoyed the book for the masterpiece that it is. It has soany moving parts and different POVs. Which with less can be more in this book.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
All the Pretty Girls by J. T. Ellison
Book #1 in Taylor Jackson
4 Stars
Synopsis:
A serial killer dubbed The Southern Strangler is on a killing spree across the Southeast. At each new crime scene, he leaves a gruesome memento from his previous kill – the victim’s hand. Nashville homicide detective, Taylor Jackson, and FBI profiler, John Baldwin are hot on the heels of this sadistic killer while at the same time, Jackson is searching for a rapist who only attacks in the rain.
Review:
Very suspenseful with some great twists and turns and even though the plot involves death and murder, it is not to gory. One of the aspects of the narrative that I found particularly intriguing was the fact that the story was told from multiple perspectives, including those of characters who were ultimately killed off.
While the main characters are realistic and believable, I would have liked to know more about their backgrounds and relationships. As this is the first installment in the series, these details may still be forthcoming and I will definitely continue reading.
Ultimately, the identity of the killer is not surprising and it is not too difficult to figure it out. Nevertheless, his motivation for killing is one that I have not encountered before.
Book #1 in Taylor Jackson
4 Stars
Synopsis:
A serial killer dubbed The Southern Strangler is on a killing spree across the Southeast. At each new crime scene, he leaves a gruesome memento from his previous kill – the victim’s hand. Nashville homicide detective, Taylor Jackson, and FBI profiler, John Baldwin are hot on the heels of this sadistic killer while at the same time, Jackson is searching for a rapist who only attacks in the rain.
Review:
Very suspenseful with some great twists and turns and even though the plot involves death and murder, it is not to gory. One of the aspects of the narrative that I found particularly intriguing was the fact that the story was told from multiple perspectives, including those of characters who were ultimately killed off.
While the main characters are realistic and believable, I would have liked to know more about their backgrounds and relationships. As this is the first installment in the series, these details may still be forthcoming and I will definitely continue reading.
Ultimately, the identity of the killer is not surprising and it is not too difficult to figure it out. Nevertheless, his motivation for killing is one that I have not encountered before.
hilary211's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the multiple stories twisted into one big story. Some of it was predictable, however the author left just enough suspense that you weren't certain of the whole story. The truth behind the motive of the killer surprised me. I did feel like a lot went unanswered as to how the killer was able to set up his intended "fall guy". As far as a series goes, I think Taylor Jackson is a strong, independent, successful woman, so I can see myself reading more books featuring her.
margsvault's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really good at making reviews, but in my opinion this good is super awesome! I took less than 2 weeks to finish this suspense book. This is also one of the reasons why I'm kinda addicted to romantic-suspense novels. I recommend this! Shock it doesn't even get 4 stars. Amazing.
amanda884's review against another edition
dark
slow-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
1.5
amyreadsitall's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book years ago, pre-2011 when I started using Goodreads. I usually don’t have difficulty rereading a book, but this was awful. I’ve probably stopped and started reading this book again dozens of times over the past year. That’s on me though, not the writing. It’s an in-depth tale with lots of layers and twists and turns.
jenjen7824's review against another edition
3.0
A twisty crime thriller reminiscent of sharp objects. I thought the story was good but the story telling was just okay. Entertaining enough, though I would be careful to whom I would recommend it due to the gruesome nature of the subject matter.
yourshadefalls's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
3.5
glendaleereads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book.I love reading mysteries where I think I know who the killer is and I have the whole scenario played out in my mind but then I get proven wrong and these twist come out of nowhere leaving me gasping out loud at my job lol. I've read many mysteries where a female is a cop and etc but I really enjoyed this and I really like Taylor Jackson.