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milesmark's review against another edition
3.0
Normally I love Pendergast books. However, this one was a bear to get through. I think the reason was Constance. She was hard to figure out in this one. Her motivations and behavior was just too erratic.
I had initially given this book four stars. I dropped it to three. It still has Pendergast. So, that always makes for a lot of fun.
I had initially given this book four stars. I dropped it to three. It still has Pendergast. So, that always makes for a lot of fun.
stinkysteps's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kyle120888's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
paranoidmarvin's review against another edition
3.0
This one started strong. The whole chase sequence with Proctor was fun. Also the Pendergast storyline was interesting enough. But the central plot was just pure melodrama. Another mediocre entry in this overall good series of books.
lulumoss's review against another edition
3.0
Uhmmm... she dumped him. And THAT is the "fate worse than death" that Diogenes must suffer? Whaaa? Psycho murderer evil monster, yes, but...poor thing was just dumped so we'll let him go. One suspension of belief too far for me.
However, I'm still looking forward to the next book. Let's hope this is an aberration and the GOOD stuff comes back
However, I'm still looking forward to the next book. Let's hope this is an aberration and the GOOD stuff comes back
emertbyrne's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ex_libris_lena's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mrspudd2020's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
He's back... Diogenes Pendergast is back from the dead, and he's a changed man! Or is he?
With Agent Pendergast dead, the house on 891 Riverside Drive is somber. Ms. Green, stricken with grief, has gone to live in her old quarters (the basement). Shortly after, though, things go awry. Poor Procter is sent on a wild goose chase. This gives Diogenes the chance to swoop in and sweep Ms. Green off her feet, telling her he's a changed man, confessing his love for her, and wanting their son to be with him, promising to aid her with her health problems. Feeling it's her only choice, Ms. Green agrees to go with him. Is Diogenes really a changed man? Is this a love triangle or a love square? And who wants revenge more?
He's back... Diogenes Pendergast is back from the dead, and he's a changed man! Or is he?
With Agent Pendergast dead, the house on 891 Riverside Drive is somber. Ms. Green, stricken with grief, has gone to live in her old quarters (the basement). Shortly after, though, things go awry. Poor Procter is sent on a wild goose chase. This gives Diogenes the chance to swoop in and sweep Ms. Green off her feet, telling her he's a changed man, confessing his love for her, and wanting their son to be with him, promising to aid her with her health problems. Feeling it's her only choice, Ms. Green agrees to go with him. Is Diogenes really a changed man? Is this a love triangle or a love square? And who wants revenge more?
ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
5.0
Slow beginning, but as good most of the other ones in this series.
Although I did not like the NAZI-sub-plot a few books back.
And I think the series should come to an end (being one book behind in the series, this may well be case, or planned for a few books in the future).
Surprises and twists I did not see coming, also there was the feeling, I missed an entire book in between, as I could not remember the drowning and story around that. As most of it was retold, I did not bother to look for the missing part, and checking here, I did read all books and even a few short stories and extras (EMail infos).
Highly recommended for fans of the series, should have read all, as it is not really to be read as a stand-alone, although some people may differ on that. And not so sure, wether 5 stars are warranted, but I feel like it today. On another day this might have gotten 4 stars from me.
Although I did not like the NAZI-sub-plot a few books back.
And I think the series should come to an end (being one book behind in the series, this may well be case, or planned for a few books in the future).
Surprises and twists I did not see coming, also there was the feeling, I missed an entire book in between, as I could not remember the drowning and story around that. As most of it was retold, I did not bother to look for the missing part, and checking here, I did read all books and even a few short stories and extras (EMail infos).
Highly recommended for fans of the series, should have read all, as it is not really to be read as a stand-alone, although some people may differ on that. And not so sure, wether 5 stars are warranted, but I feel like it today. On another day this might have gotten 4 stars from me.