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raymond_murphy's review against another edition
4.0
Finding a solid series you like is a big deal. Having been engaged with other recurring character series, I know that the quality can dip from one entry to another. Sara Paretsky so far has been pretty consistent, but Vic's super hero antics and emotionally prickliness are wearing me down some. It's a pickle, because part of what makes the series appealing requires Vic to make some really stupid choices sometimes (like how she treats Conrad).
That said, I actually enjoyed this one a lot. Vic's politics generally align with mine, she values and understands community organizing and how power works, and she lives in a big city in a neighborhood kind of like mine. At a page-to-page level, there is a lot more that is personally relatable to me than almost any other series than I can think of.
That said, I actually enjoyed this one a lot. Vic's politics generally align with mine, she values and understands community organizing and how power works, and she lives in a big city in a neighborhood kind of like mine. At a page-to-page level, there is a lot more that is personally relatable to me than almost any other series than I can think of.
misnyder's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
henrismum's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.0
Take away: Epic, as in very long!
Narration: Susan Ericksen - This reading wasn't as harsh as others.
Normal Speed- Accelerated Speed
New - Second - Third - Committed
Series- Non Series - Non-Fiction - Author
Listening to this book was a chore.
I'm glad I listened to this book.
I didn't want this book to end.
I could not wait to be done With this book.
Average, but better than anything I've written.
Narration: Susan Ericksen - This reading wasn't as harsh as others.
Normal Speed
Series
I'm glad I listened to this book.
I could not wait to be done With this book.
Average, but better than anything I've written.
jrs19's review against another edition
Reading a VI Warshawski mystery is like a balm for the soul.
liberrydude's review against another edition
3.0
Another tale of corruption in Chicago involving agribusiness, nonprofits, and homeless people. Set during April, 1992 Vic is turning forty and questioning her future after a dinner with many of her law school peers and professors. This book is a little too long and as usual Vic is unrelenting in seeking the truth and pays a personal cost for it. She can’t shoot and defend herself with much skill in this tale either. Her neighbor, Mr. Contreras once again has her back. I read this series more for the character of the characters than the plots.
lazwright's review against another edition
3.0
Again, it takes about half the book before this one really gets rolling. Poor Vic is down on herself, though. Plus, she gets beat up quite a bit - not sure how she can manage so many head injuries and not have any issues!
teuliano's review against another edition
Well written, but too much Republican-bashing, pro-liberal for me.
steller0707's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of characters and red herrings with a complicated plot. Not particularly fast moving, but still a satisfying crime story.
reddybeast's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0