pepperjl's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.0
ashleyvee's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
mackenzierm's review against another edition
I started reading this book but it wasn't catching my attention so I've moved on to other books for a while.
bougainvillea's review against another edition
3.0
I'm enjoying this books so far, as I do all of Scottoline's books. But I hate when she refers to the African American characters. It drives me nuts. When she talks about Cavanaugh or whoever, he's 6 foot tall, blond, or whatever. When she talks about Bale, he's the tall African-American whatever. I find it so aggravating. I don't assume everyone is white when I read, especially when the story is set in Philly, so it's really jarring when the author makes it a point to mention the character is black.
Ok, I finished. It's not my favorite, but it was a good read. I kind of missed Benny and the girls. Although I loved Daddy's Girl and Dirty Blonde, so it's not like I only enjoy the Rosato books. Now to get my hands on Look Again.
Ok, I finished. It's not my favorite, but it was a good read. I kind of missed Benny and the girls. Although I loved Daddy's Girl and Dirty Blonde, so it's not like I only enjoy the Rosato books. Now to get my hands on Look Again.
jennifernicole86's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
travelinkiki's review against another edition
2.0
Pretty good. A little trite, particularly the ending.
jcbmathcat's review against another edition
3.0
This was a selection for the library mystery book club. I missed the discussion meeting, so am not certain how the group felt about the book.
It was a satisfying read. I don't know how realistic it is that an attorney would be investigating a case, as prosecutor Vicki Allegretti was in police jurisdiction and potentially disrupting crime scenes left and right.
Also, Vicki was the type of character who ignored the commands and wishes of her boss. This type of behavior would normally get a person fired or put on suspension, and while it was alluded to as a possibility, never happened.
I was not enchanted by the romantic storyline, but that's a personal preference.
It was a good read. It was not a book I would buy to read again or just to have. I don't know about you, but if I love a book, I like to have it on my shelf, even if I may never read it again. It's like a friend.
It was a satisfying read. I don't know how realistic it is that an attorney would be investigating a case, as prosecutor Vicki Allegretti was in police jurisdiction and potentially disrupting crime scenes left and right.
Also, Vicki was the type of character who ignored the commands and wishes of her boss. This type of behavior would normally get a person fired or put on suspension, and while it was alluded to as a possibility, never happened.
I was not enchanted by the romantic storyline, but that's a personal preference.
It was a good read. It was not a book I would buy to read again or just to have. I don't know about you, but if I love a book, I like to have it on my shelf, even if I may never read it again. It's like a friend.
qofdnz's review against another edition
3.0
When I need a break from the heavy stuff I always come back to Scottoline. It's light and fun and there is always a twist that I never see coming.
literaryfeline's review against another edition
4.0
http://www.literaryfeline.com/2011/06/from-archives-mini-reviews-from-april_15.html