grinningcat's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite Alex Delaware novels. Maybe because it’s based around the psychology of the crime more strongly than the crime itself. It was also my introduction to Munchausen’s by Proxy, a criminal disorder that I find fascinating and baffling. Cassie Jones is the primary victim of the book, and the crime is abuse, although murder happens later (not to Cassie). The case originates with Alex rather than Milo for a change, and I liked that. As usual, Alex and Milo are both intriguing characters and their friendship is one of the highlights of the series. It would be a good entry point to the series (as it was in my case), or if you’re already a Kellerman fan, it’s the Alex you know and love in his brilliance. Highly recommended.
madleen_272's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
superchemgirl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
kevink's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
hollie313's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
sinadria's review against another edition
3.0
Had a hard time getting into this book - it just seemed to drag a bit. I liked the eventual ending but the reading was tedious at times. I'm a big fan of Alex Delaware and I hope the next book is better for me.
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
4.0
Good story but quite predictable "who it is." I thought so anyway :)
megs154's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
amirahjantzen's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
amymoya1's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0