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booksonawire's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
raymond_murphy's review against another edition
2.0
I read this on the plane to Portland. Intentionally cause, it's set in Portland. This--the third in a series--is too much man. The idea of a serial killer seducing and messing with the lead detective on her case was cute in the first book. Stretching credulity in the second and just plan ridiculous here,
The Susan--reporter character--has no utility anymore as a subplot/joke. She was just annoying at this point.
I can not believe that his series continues for a few more books. I am done.
I feel bad panning cuz the prose and plot were certainly serviceable and there were some fun ideas. But the joke is just worn out.
The Susan--reporter character--has no utility anymore as a subplot/joke. She was just annoying at this point.
I can not believe that his series continues for a few more books. I am done.
I feel bad panning cuz the prose and plot were certainly serviceable and there were some fun ideas. But the joke is just worn out.
sienamystic's review against another edition
2.0
More rushed and less captivating than the previous two, like the premise is wearing too thin. Also a little less believable, particularly the idea of serial killer tours for a person still alive and killing, not dead long enough to become slightly Ripper-romanticized.
sherasliberry's review against another edition
4.0
Just when you thought she couldn't get any more psychotic she blows my mind and makes me throw up a little.
lauraborkpower's review against another edition
3.0
It's a fun, fast read. I won't write too much for fear of 'spoilers,' especially since writing about almost all of it would be ruining some of the fun. It's a total guilty pleasure thriller that's actually pretty well written. I have no idea if this is the last in the books about Gretchen Lowell--there's a solid sense of closure at the end of the novel, but I can totally see it being busted wide open in another book. This is probably purposeful on Cain's part; if she's ever at a loss for cash, she can bring her characters back for a fourth. I'd certainly read it!