redheadreadermom's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
marlisenicole's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bookcraft's review against another edition
3.0
Docked one star for
Still really enjoying this series, despite that.
Spoiler
the fridging of Duncan's ex-wife.Still really enjoying this series, despite that.
nicki_j's review against another edition
3.0
This is the most serious of the books so far - you really felt the pain and sadness of losing the victim. I didn't care for the 1960s free love subplot. 3.5 stars.
nmthonet's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
lecrockett's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Took a bit to really sink into the mystery of the story, but it was worth it. It's a character-driven narrative, and a difficult murder to solve as it's run on very little evidence, gut instinct, and poetry. But I enjoyed the interwoven stories, the twists and turns, and subtle hints that directed us to a smashing end. I'd try the next book sometime for sure.
Took a bit to really sink into the mystery of the story, but it was worth it. It's a character-driven narrative, and a difficult murder to solve as it's run on very little evidence, gut instinct, and poetry. But I enjoyed the interwoven stories, the twists and turns, and subtle hints that directed us to a smashing end. I'd try the next book sometime for sure.
theorysloth's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tksimmons02's review against another edition
5.0
well done
I identified the “villain” almost immediately, but still managed to be shocked by the twists & turns in this one. I literally flinched at one death (shocked). The ending tied up all the loose threads nicely (as any good mystery should). I’m interested to see where Kincaid & Gemma wind up next.
I identified the “villain” almost immediately, but still managed to be shocked by the twists & turns in this one. I literally flinched at one death (shocked). The ending tied up all the loose threads nicely (as any good mystery should). I’m interested to see where Kincaid & Gemma wind up next.
carebear102106's review against another edition
4.0
took me a while to get into this one, the extra voices took some getting used to, but I really enjoyed the mystery.