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azwahine_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
matiemouse's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, beginning to end.
It makes you think about what it means to be human, and what the future may look like with AI
Can't wait to read more adventures featuring Kat and Lock
It makes you think about what it means to be human, and what the future may look like with AI
Can't wait to read more adventures featuring Kat and Lock
booksandbea's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars. After a month long slump, this was exactly what I needed! The use of an AI character is so fresh that it made the book stand out. Absolutely loved Lock's character, glad we got some 'personality' out of an AI, he was really fun to read!
The writing was brilliant, especially for a debut and the use of the authors own experiences with cancer made the writing of those themes very fleshed out. Literslly read it cover to cover in one sitting and will be reading the next one immediately.
The writing was brilliant, especially for a debut and the use of the authors own experiences with cancer made the writing of those themes very fleshed out. Literslly read it cover to cover in one sitting and will be reading the next one immediately.
sarahf14's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this slightly bonkers police procedural - although the AI aspect and some parts of the plot are a bit far fetched, the humanity and emotional generosity of the plot and characters holds it up. It was so readable and I raced through it. Will likely read more in the series.
jessica_reading_writing's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
I have a strange love/hate relationship with crime thrillers. On the one hand, I love them (especially Chris Carter) because of the murder plots and graphic crime scenes. But then I hate them because I find the majority of crime thrillers to all be the same.
I saw this and was drawn in by the cover. Then I read the blurb and I thought an AI detective sounded pretty cool. I had no expectations tbh.
I was pleasantly surprised. The female MC, Kat, was actually really likable but it's her interaction with Locke, the handsome male AI detective that really sold it for me. I know he's not real but they had chemistry and not in a s*xual way.
The writing was easy to read, unlike some crime thrillers I find and I enjoyed reading about every aspect of the case and how the humans and AI detectives had to work together.
I had a small issue with the plot itself. It got a bit "really?" at one point but overall I really loved this book and will be reading the second book in the series which apparently is already out.
Recommended for crime thrillers lover who fancy reading something a little different.
I have a strange love/hate relationship with crime thrillers. On the one hand, I love them (especially Chris Carter) because of the murder plots and graphic crime scenes. But then I hate them because I find the majority of crime thrillers to all be the same.
I saw this and was drawn in by the cover. Then I read the blurb and I thought an AI detective sounded pretty cool. I had no expectations tbh.
I was pleasantly surprised. The female MC, Kat, was actually really likable but it's her interaction with Locke, the handsome male AI detective that really sold it for me. I know he's not real but they had chemistry and not in a s*xual way.
The writing was easy to read, unlike some crime thrillers I find and I enjoyed reading about every aspect of the case and how the humans and AI detectives had to work together.
I had a small issue with the plot itself. It got a bit "really?" at one point but overall I really loved this book and will be reading the second book in the series which apparently is already out.
Recommended for crime thrillers lover who fancy reading something a little different.
tamisiobhan's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 rating.
This is the first book I’ve read from this author. I was drawn in straight away, I believe I read this within 2 days. I love detective stories. But I’ve never read anything that has included artificial intelligence. Having these two intertwined throughout was great to read. The author has written this so well, and I felt there was a sensitiveness about how the author has written in the cancer element too. I want to go back to the authors' previous books and already cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.
This is the first book I’ve read from this author. I was drawn in straight away, I believe I read this within 2 days. I love detective stories. But I’ve never read anything that has included artificial intelligence. Having these two intertwined throughout was great to read. The author has written this so well, and I felt there was a sensitiveness about how the author has written in the cancer element too. I want to go back to the authors' previous books and already cannot wait to see what is in store for the future.
scknitter's review against another edition
4.0
In The Blink of An Eye is an outstanding police procedural with two main detectives. One is human and the other is AI. Surprisingly, the AI detective wasn’t as farfetched as one might believe. Afterall, we currently have no problems asking Alexis all sorts of things. The interactions with AI Det. Locke were often hilarious and also informative. It was definitely a great start to a new series and perhaps a preview of the future of policing.
anthousainephelei's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
orangeyouglad's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0