motormouth95's review against another edition
4.0
I've loved this series since I first read The 5th Horseman in sixth grade back in 2007. However, the past few books in the series have seemed a bit rushed and somewhat lackluster to me. This latest installment, though, is better. I enjoyed the unusual rape case, despite its ultimate conclusion. I really liked Lindsay's empathy, passion and drive in attempting to give murdered homeless people the respect and attention they deserve. While I doubt that The 5th Horseman will ever be knocked out of my #1 James Patterson book slot, The 17th Suspect is a solid entry in the Women's Murder Club series. Now, to wait a year, and find out what will happen [spoiler]because of Lindsay's anemia and Joe's new job, as their daughter continues to grow[/spoiler].
emeraldmaple's review against another edition
4.0
I think it is more nostalgia that keeps me reading Patterson, the books may be pretty formulatic but I want to see what happens next with Boxer and Alex Cross but this one was decent. While a little obvious, I enjoyed this one as a quick read. It had a good mix of the characters, some actual development with them and the crimes were interesting enough.
bookjunkie57's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The 17th Suspect
Women’s Murder Club, Book 17
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: CC Public Library
Dates Read: 7/17/23 - 7/19/23
Stars: 4
The Characters:
Lindsay Boxer: Police detective
Clair Washburn: Medical Examiner
Yuki Castellano: Attorney
Cindy Thomas: Crime desk reporter
The Story:
I enjoyed spending more time with Yuki. I like that our supporting characters are enjoying some time in the spotlight without their lives being in danger. It was also nice to get a peek into her relationship with Jackson. They both have very demanding jobs that can’t be easy to juggle.
Changes are coming for this series. I'm not sure if I am scared or excited. Maybe a bit of both. The ending of this was very tidy. I almost get the feeling our writers didn't know if another book would come. Fortunately, it did and I'm looking forward to it.
The Random Thoughts:
Women’s Murder Club, Book 17
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: CC Public Library
Dates Read: 7/17/23 - 7/19/23
Stars: 4
The Characters:
Lindsay Boxer: Police detective
Clair Washburn: Medical Examiner
Yuki Castellano: Attorney
Cindy Thomas: Crime desk reporter
The Story:
I enjoyed spending more time with Yuki. I like that our supporting characters are enjoying some time in the spotlight without their lives being in danger. It was also nice to get a peek into her relationship with Jackson. They both have very demanding jobs that can’t be easy to juggle.
Changes are coming for this series. I'm not sure if I am scared or excited. Maybe a bit of both. The ending of this was very tidy. I almost get the feeling our writers didn't know if another book would come. Fortunately, it did and I'm looking forward to it.
The Random Thoughts:
jfuller89's review against another edition
5.0
The women’s murder club never disappoints! I am so looking forward to the 18th book!
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
3.0
Obviously this is the 17th book in the Women's Murder Club series. This one follows the crime of a shooter who is targeting homeless people in San Francisco. I keep coming back to the Women’s Murder Club hoping for something different, something that grabs me like Alex Cross books. I keep being disappointed. This was the same.
If you like WMC books, you’ll love this one too.
If you like WMC books, you’ll love this one too.
holsy993's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series. Quick read (or listen). Easy to read a chapter or two and come back to pick up where you left off.
kirkw1972's review against another edition
3.0
The second of the James Patterson books I've read recently and I enjoyed it slightly more than NYPD Red 5. My issues with both books are the same though. The author churns out so many books per year I think they lose some of the quality. This is like many of his others in that they are fine for maybe a beach read but you wouldn't want to go back and re-read them over again. There's just not enough plot to make you want to go back time and again.
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tysuckz's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.5
I feel like it was okay!
The blurb made this one feel like it would be more about the homicides, but it's mostly based on the rape trial. This worked out for me since I enjoyed the rape trial more than I cared about the homicide narrative lol.
One thing that did bother me was that this didn't seem like it was proof read very well, at one point I presume it's trying to say UNITS secured the area and instead it says "unis". It also says things like, "the pair of weirdos was on the move"; surely this should've read "the pair of weirdos were on the move"? There are a few more examples but it was a bit annoying since it felt like I was reading a GCSE creative writing exam.
Nevertheless, it was just okay. Easy read. Fast and interesting in places.
The blurb made this one feel like it would be more about the homicides, but it's mostly based on the rape trial. This worked out for me since I enjoyed the rape trial more than I cared about the homicide narrative lol.
One thing that did bother me was that this didn't seem like it was proof read very well, at one point I presume it's trying to say UNITS secured the area and instead it says "unis". It also says things like, "the pair of weirdos was on the move"; surely this should've read "the pair of weirdos were on the move"? There are a few more examples but it was a bit annoying since it felt like I was reading a GCSE creative writing exam.
Nevertheless, it was just okay. Easy read. Fast and interesting in places.
becksjam2010's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0