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zutsie's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, just to clarify, this book is also known as Beyond Reach. You know, pesky publishers giving different UK/US titles. Moving right on. This book is amazing. Granted, it is told out of sequence and that might throw a few people (confuse them, that is, not put them off), but it is told precisely like it needs to be to convey the correct feeling and message. The book is highly emotional, what with Lena fighting past demons and the desperation of saving her uncle.
Then there is Jeffrey and Sara and their quest to adopt a child and start their very own family. This book is phenomenal, with a good story. You feel a part of it, the disjointed feel and not knowing what the hell is going on, so you totally understand how Jeffrey and Sara are feeling. Sara seems to be lacking a lot of her usual fiery self here, which is to be expected, too, what with her personal drama. I am really glad her and Jeffrey are married again though, they really work together. Ick, Ethan Green makes an appearance once more, and let me tell you, he is still a hateful animal, and totally ramps up the tension in this.
Man, Slaughter really went for some things in this book, some sore topics were breached, and, as always, the characters remained true to themselves and developed all the more. I was horrified to read that Hank had gone back to his old, junkie ways, as I have always viewed him as a much stronger character. I maintain Slaughter has fantastic characters, they are so well written that you get super attached to them all, and so feel for them throughout their trials, tribulations and joys.
The writing is, as to be expected, great, the story is solid, the events spine-tingling. The book draws you in completely and you go along with all the characters, seeing how the latest drama in their lives comes together and how it all fits, and what they will do. I thoroughly enjoy this book, and still think it a really solid conclusion to this series.
Then there is Jeffrey and Sara and their quest to adopt a child and start their very own family. This book is phenomenal, with a good story. You feel a part of it, the disjointed feel and not knowing what the hell is going on, so you totally understand how Jeffrey and Sara are feeling. Sara seems to be lacking a lot of her usual fiery self here, which is to be expected, too, what with her personal drama. I am really glad her and Jeffrey are married again though, they really work together. Ick, Ethan Green makes an appearance once more, and let me tell you, he is still a hateful animal, and totally ramps up the tension in this.
Man, Slaughter really went for some things in this book, some sore topics were breached, and, as always, the characters remained true to themselves and developed all the more. I was horrified to read that Hank had gone back to his old, junkie ways, as I have always viewed him as a much stronger character. I maintain Slaughter has fantastic characters, they are so well written that you get super attached to them all, and so feel for them throughout their trials, tribulations and joys.
The writing is, as to be expected, great, the story is solid, the events spine-tingling. The book draws you in completely and you go along with all the characters, seeing how the latest drama in their lives comes together and how it all fits, and what they will do. I thoroughly enjoy this book, and still think it a really solid conclusion to this series.
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Goodness gracious me, but that ending :/ It totally crushed me, and yet I also thought it to be a ballsy move from the author. Well played Slaughter, well played. Now let me deal with my depression for a few days again and then I will move on with my life. Again.mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
3.0
This was by far the best Slaughter novel that I have read so far, not only because of the ending and the twists but because of the progression of the story concerning most of the central characters in the series.
The only negative aspects for me were, firstly, the overly descriptive segments which sometimes made the plot seem a bit dense, and at times diminished the building tension. Secondly, the enormity of the crime within the novel. I would have preferred the story of Lena's family to have been at the centre, perhaps Hank's death opening questions about her mother etc but instead that was overshadowed by the role of the skinheads and corruption in the town which was described on numerous occasions as a small, dingy town, yet here it is the centre of Nazi crimes...?
The only negative aspects for me were, firstly, the overly descriptive segments which sometimes made the plot seem a bit dense, and at times diminished the building tension. Secondly, the enormity of the crime within the novel. I would have preferred the story of Lena's family to have been at the centre, perhaps Hank's death opening questions about her mother etc but instead that was overshadowed by the role of the skinheads and corruption in the town which was described on numerous occasions as a small, dingy town, yet here it is the centre of Nazi crimes...?
lizward92's review against another edition
3.0
I knew what was coming and still I just had to finish this god forsaken series.
Edit: ah fuck I will have to start her Will Trent series to find out what happens to the remaining characters. Damn you Karin Slaughter ya got me again
Edit: ah fuck I will have to start her Will Trent series to find out what happens to the remaining characters. Damn you Karin Slaughter ya got me again
courtneyferguson's review against another edition
5.0
I will never emotionally recover
This book is everything that is amazing about Karin Slaughter and I’m crushed to have finished the Grant County Series. I read the Will Trent books first so I knew the way this story ended but MY GOD KARIN. So good and absolutely brutal.
This book is everything that is amazing about Karin Slaughter and I’m crushed to have finished the Grant County Series. I read the Will Trent books first so I knew the way this story ended but MY GOD KARIN. So good and absolutely brutal.
nikkidbee79's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sofi0518's review against another edition
4.0
This was my favorite book in this series. It kept me engaged from the beginning and I had a hard time putting it down. The ending was amazing.
kfitzpatrick0712's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jmrkls1's review against another edition
4.0
I have read several of Karin Slaughter's books in past. They are a bit addicting. I very much enjoyed the book --I do like the protagonist who is in her novels. If you like a good mystery this is a good read. I must say that I was shocked at the ending (did not see it coming) and left me wanting to read her next novel. I will have to wait until later this year when it is released.