kdaedwards's review against another edition
4.0
This one had more twists and excitement than the pervious books. Solid 4/5.
lakecake's review against another edition
3.0
Completely different from the others so far in the series, because Kinsey gets emotionally attached. Still good, but I didn't really like Bibianna that much, so I didn't much care what happened to her.
orygunn's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was the best of the series so far. I did figure out the "twist", but still really enjoyed the entire story and the way she built the tension and conflict. I appreciate how Grafton continues to grow through the series. Mary Pfieffer is a great reader as well. I know there is a change of readers later in the series and the new reader has large shoes to fill.
kricketa's review against another edition
3.0
in which kinsey goes undercover to investigate an insurance fraud ring, and winds up staying in L.A. with a pit bull for a few days.
first read: february 2010
second read: july 2016
first read: february 2010
second read: july 2016
menniemenace's review
3.0
3.5/5
This had a lot going on. I enjoyed it a lot. I think the series in general is getting better
This had a lot going on. I enjoyed it a lot. I think the series in general is getting better
mjocarl's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
H is for Homicide is the 8th book/case in the Kinsey Millhone (Alphabet Series) by Sue Grafton.
YES! This is just what we needed after 7 similar cases.. a little bit of ‘spice’!
In this case; Kinsey is PLAYING THE PART! After the murder of her longtime friend (who happens to be an insurance claims adjuster), Kinsey runs into a substantial insurance scam. Kinsey takes on the case completely and goes undercover! I liked this listen a lot and I wasn’t expecting the ending..LAPD! Dang!
YES! This is just what we needed after 7 similar cases.. a little bit of ‘spice’!
In this case; Kinsey is PLAYING THE PART! After the murder of her longtime friend (who happens to be an insurance claims adjuster), Kinsey runs into a substantial insurance scam. Kinsey takes on the case completely and goes undercover! I liked this listen a lot and I wasn’t expecting the ending..LAPD! Dang!
emilykathleenwrites's review against another edition
3.0
I'm working my way through the series and so far this is my least favorite.
I still love Kinsey and her no-nonsense feminist personality, but the plot wasn't as exciting as the others. I thought H is for Homicide would be the easiest letter to adapt for detective fiction, but maybe the possibilities were too wide open.
Also, I didn't appreciate the stereotype of the "Vatos Locos" gangsters. I guess that's the risk of reading older popular works. Eventually, you run across some problematic themes.
I still love Kinsey and her no-nonsense feminist personality, but the plot wasn't as exciting as the others. I thought H is for Homicide would be the easiest letter to adapt for detective fiction, but maybe the possibilities were too wide open.
Also, I didn't appreciate the stereotype of the "Vatos Locos" gangsters. I guess that's the risk of reading older popular works. Eventually, you run across some problematic themes.
achay91's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Cursing
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content, Drug use, and Gun violence
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
4.0
AUDIOBOOK -
Gut Instinct Rating: 4
Characters: 4
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Audiobook Narration: 4
Overall: 4.50
Gut Instinct Rating: 4
Characters: 4
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Audiobook Narration: 4
Overall: 4.50