mjocarl's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
G is for Gumshoe is the 7th book/case in the Kinsey Millhone (Alphabet Series) by Sue Grafton.
This one lost me a bit.. Lots of characters, and two storylines at once as well as an unexpected romance.
In this case; May 5th is a big day for Kinsey. She’s hired to find a missing senior in the mojave, her apartment is finally renovated/ready, she’s at the top of Tyrone Patty’s hit list, and just turned 33! The hunt for senior Agnes Gray is a welcome distraction to Kinsey while someone has hired a hit man to kill her (who btw - is enjoying the cat/mouse chase) and despite being ran off the road she is reluctant to hire fellow investigator Robert Dietz. Another comfort listen, just a bit more difficult to follow.
This one lost me a bit.. Lots of characters, and two storylines at once as well as an unexpected romance.
In this case; May 5th is a big day for Kinsey. She’s hired to find a missing senior in the mojave, her apartment is finally renovated/ready, she’s at the top of Tyrone Patty’s hit list, and just turned 33! The hunt for senior Agnes Gray is a welcome distraction to Kinsey while someone has hired a hit man to kill her (who btw - is enjoying the cat/mouse chase) and despite being ran off the road she is reluctant to hire fellow investigator Robert Dietz. Another comfort listen, just a bit more difficult to follow.
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
4.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 4
Characters: 4
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.56
Characters: 4
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.56
reddybeast's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mjdolce's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this one. Good story, and a truly interesting guy for Kinsey.
dutchtineke's review against another edition
3.0
This might contain some (sort of) spoilers.
Better than I would have expected after reading the first book. Sometimes Kinsey is being stupid and I don´t believe for a second that you can run off to do some heroic deed, while a few hours ago you almost got murdered and after this you felt like a zombie. Really, that feeling doesn´t wear off so quick. Not that I have ever been almost murdered.
Also, what is it with people to go suck someone´s face off in a public place, a library for God´s sake. After something completely unrelated. It´s not like he asked her to marry him. Why always in books?! Behave yourself(in public!) Yes, this does annoy me...
Well, other than that, a nice enough book.
Better than I would have expected after reading the first book. Sometimes Kinsey is being stupid and I don´t believe for a second that you can run off to do some heroic deed, while a few hours ago you almost got murdered and after this you felt like a zombie. Really, that feeling doesn´t wear off so quick. Not that I have ever been almost murdered.
Also, what is it with people to go suck someone´s face off in a public place, a library for God´s sake. After something completely unrelated. It´s not like he asked her to marry him. Why always in books?! Behave yourself(in public!) Yes, this does annoy me...
Well, other than that, a nice enough book.
stephshoff88's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.5
grazanne's review against another edition
4.0
Written 4/2001: An easy detective read about a woman PI with a case to solve while dodging attacks on her life from a hired hit man. Other A,B,C books in this series would be good beach reads
sashathewild's review against another edition
2.0
I finally gave up on the series after listening to this one.
gatorlally's review against another edition
3.0
a nice weekend read if you like Sue Grafton's style.