jorjabev's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
readinggrrl's review against another edition
5.0
These books are just downright scary. They remind me of when I first started reading the author Jeffrey Deaver, and how horrifyingly realistic some of his murder plots were. The fact that they were so random terrified me, and while these murders were not so random its so crazy and gruesome I could see it actually happening. I don't know what that says about me and my imagination but these books freak me out but I also can't put them down!
Tania Carver knows how to set the stage and make you squirm. Some of her descriptions may be a bit graphic for some people but she always manages to surprise me. Normally I can figure out mystery novels and who did what when but her stories are a bit more complex and while I may have an idea of where her stories are headed there is usually a surprise twist. If you like scary you will like Tania Carver.
Tania Carver knows how to set the stage and make you squirm. Some of her descriptions may be a bit graphic for some people but she always manages to surprise me. Normally I can figure out mystery novels and who did what when but her stories are a bit more complex and while I may have an idea of where her stories are headed there is usually a surprise twist. If you like scary you will like Tania Carver.
levi9566's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
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wird zum ende hin besser
wird zum ende hin besser
sireno8's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Particularly admire it's relentless pacing and ingenious structure. Since the characters are defined almost solely by action I had a little couple keeping them straight but once the ball got rolling, it became quick clear who was who. The action is non stop. A completely enthralling read. I read comparatively slowly so the size of books is always a bit daunting to me. I was completely surprised at how I whipped through this one.
mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
2.0
This wasn't my favourite Tania Carver novel, despite having an interesting plot and progression for the series characters. There was something repetitive and frustrating about some elements of the book, and yet other elements really kept my interest.
I really like the characters in this series, they have personality and they are all well-developed. Even the unlikable are 'likeable' because they are well-written. I loved seeing the impact of this investigation on poor old Phil, and seeing him unravelling professionally and personally. He isn't the traditional he-man, works-alone, genius type of crime detective and I find him refreshing. His team are actually a team and not a series of groupies that follow him around as he leaps from deduction to conclusion.
What I really love about Tania Carver novels is that the characters aren't protected. If one of them needs to suffer or die for the story then they will suffer or die. It is very 'Game of Thrones', you never know which one will be next. There is none of this hero-defies-all writing and it really ramps up the tension because you genuinely don't know what will happen.
There were some elements that I didn't enjoy and for me they undermined the plot and made it feel a bit weaker than others in the series.
I actually found this element really frustrating because it was so ridiculously repetitive and obvious that he was the 'Lawmaker'. He wasn't at all subtle about leading the investigation where he wanted it, and most of the other characters were suspicious, and yet he was supposedly this criminal mastermind whose identity had remained hidden for so long…
I was more surprised by Mickey's fling being one of the four-horseman of the apocalypse, rather than just a suspicious slightly-involved character, than I was about Glass.
Overall I really love the characters in this series, and I enjoy the combination of professional and personal and the blunt endings to said characters when required. Cage of Bones wasn't my favourite novel in this series, but it was still a good enough read and I look forward to reading the next in the series.
I really like the characters in this series, they have personality and they are all well-developed. Even the unlikable are 'likeable' because they are well-written. I loved seeing the impact of this investigation on poor old Phil, and seeing him unravelling professionally and personally. He isn't the traditional he-man, works-alone, genius type of crime detective and I find him refreshing. His team are actually a team and not a series of groupies that follow him around as he leaps from deduction to conclusion.
What I really love about Tania Carver novels is that the characters aren't protected. If one of them needs to suffer or die for the story then they will suffer or die. It is very 'Game of Thrones', you never know which one will be next. There is none of this hero-defies-all writing and it really ramps up the tension because you genuinely don't know what will happen.
There were some elements that I didn't enjoy and for me they undermined the plot and made it feel a bit weaker than others in the series.
Spoiler
The previous book had included a dodgy Police-chief who twisted investigations to suit his own needs and desires and had an issue with Phil, but got caught out in the end. Yet, he was immediately replaced with another dodgy police-Chief who twisted the investigation, had an issue with Phil and got caught out in the end.I actually found this element really frustrating because it was so ridiculously repetitive and obvious that he was the 'Lawmaker'. He wasn't at all subtle about leading the investigation where he wanted it, and most of the other characters were suspicious, and yet he was supposedly this criminal mastermind whose identity had remained hidden for so long…
I was more surprised by Mickey's fling being one of the four-horseman of the apocalypse, rather than just a suspicious slightly-involved character, than I was about Glass.
Overall I really love the characters in this series, and I enjoy the combination of professional and personal and the blunt endings to said characters when required. Cage of Bones wasn't my favourite novel in this series, but it was still a good enough read and I look forward to reading the next in the series.
brenda2's review against another edition
3.0
Super fun if you like the violent thriler. The story is a bit farfetched but fun.
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