niclow_'s review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
baggman's review against another edition
2.0
Okay, here's the deal, I've violated my own rules! I read 41% of this book before I realized that it wasn't going to get any more suspenseful; it wasn't going to become more thrilling; that I didn't care who killed Amadeo BrandoliniI, or why, and for me, finishing this book would be a complete waste of my time. As far as I'm concerned, this book should be reclassified as young adult. Yes, almost half way through I bailed, and I'm a better person for it.
Now, don't get all up in my face. I didn't say the book was bad, or poorly written. I'm saying that for me, it didn't do anything and I should have bailed earlier.
Now, don't get all up in my face. I didn't say the book was bad, or poorly written. I'm saying that for me, it didn't do anything and I should have bailed earlier.
qofdnz's review against another edition
4.0
I always turn to Scottoline when I want something fast paced, addictive and easy to read. Her books make a pleasant contrast from some of the heavier books that I read. I find her very hard to put down and I like that the plot is seldom obvious or predictable. She is a pleasure to read.
tammywallenstrong's review against another edition
3.0
Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors and I have read most of her books...but THIS one?....what the heck happened? In the other books, Mary was an intelligent, capable lawyer..BUT in this one, I wanted to slap her...fire her and shake some sense into her. In reality, she would have been FIRED. This book was a chore to get through, but I did, because I want to move on to the next book in the series...but this book...was from the twilight zone or something...or written by a person POSING as Lisa Scottoline !
davidpaige's review
4.0
In this extensive research novel, Lisa Scottoline creates the story of Amadeo Brandolini, who was sent to, and died in, an internment camp during World War II. Amadeo's family is suing for reparations from the Government, and Mary DiNunzio is representing the family.
During the investigation, Mary learns things about the internment of Italian-Americans during the war. In typical fashion, she strikes out on her own, trying to avoid the wrath of Bennie Rosato, and in the process placing herself in mortal danger.
This is one of Lisa Scottoline's best works yet. In the audio edition, there is an interview with the author in which she recounts the story of her grandparents, who were forced to register and enemy aliens during World War II.
During the investigation, Mary learns things about the internment of Italian-Americans during the war. In typical fashion, she strikes out on her own, trying to avoid the wrath of Bennie Rosato, and in the process placing herself in mortal danger.
This is one of Lisa Scottoline's best works yet. In the audio edition, there is an interview with the author in which she recounts the story of her grandparents, who were forced to register and enemy aliens during World War II.
hazelbright's review
4.0
Interesting, well-plotted mystery, and one where I learned some history. As are all Scottoline books, well-written in terms of grammar and execution (she knows to show rather than tell, for example), decent dialogue, and sensible plotting. One of the better offerings in this series.
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