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drireneadler's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
stinkysteps's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
paranoidmarvin's review against another edition
3.0
The hell was that?! First of all, the sexual tension between Pendargast and Constance was just plain weird! As for the story, it started with a very silly mystery, that evolved into a slightly better one. And everything was done and dusted by the 60% mark. The perpetrator caught, goods recovered, happy ending.
But is it?! Well, no. The story suddenly turns into a creature fest from this point. We get to see the murder of half a dozen people, one per chapter. And then the book ends suddenly.
The ending had a (expected) twist though, which means I have to jump into the next entry soon enough. Sigh.
But is it?! Well, no. The story suddenly turns into a creature fest from this point. We get to see the murder of half a dozen people, one per chapter. And then the book ends suddenly.
The ending had a (expected) twist though, which means I have to jump into the next entry soon enough. Sigh.
samw623's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my.
I cannot remember the last time a book affected me in such a way, but in reading the final words, I began frantically flipping pages hoping against hope for more.
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have outdone themselves with this volume. Greatly enjoyed this work.
I cannot remember the last time a book affected me in such a way, but in reading the final words, I began frantically flipping pages hoping against hope for more.
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have outdone themselves with this volume. Greatly enjoyed this work.
topdragon's review against another edition
4.0
I've read all of the Pendergast novels up to this point so I know there are some entries that stray from the more usual plot lines that include Vincent D'agosta, Laura Hayward, Margo Green and the like. This time around includes only Pendergast and his ward, Constance from the main series characters as they travel to the quaint seaside village of Exmouth, Massachusetts to undertake what appears to be a straightforward investigation into a theft of a valuable wine collection. They work smartly toward resolution of the case, with Constance giving Pendergast a run for his money when it comes to solving the crime. But that case wraps up and we're only two thirds of the way through the book.
Of course this is a Lincoln/Child novel, so you know there will be something more than just a simple mystery to solve. Indeed, the novel morphs into a horror novel focusing on witches, satanic rituals, and a horrific deformed beastly creature on a psychopathic murder spree.
Interestingly, the horror plot ties in neatly with the original wine theft case and observant readers will recognize these ties just as Constance does. Unfortunately, the novel ends on a major cliffhanger and so I must seek out the next one fairly soon.
Of course this is a Lincoln/Child novel, so you know there will be something more than just a simple mystery to solve. Indeed, the novel morphs into a horror novel focusing on witches, satanic rituals, and a horrific deformed beastly creature on a psychopathic murder spree.
Interestingly, the horror plot ties in neatly with the original wine theft case and observant readers will recognize these ties just as Constance does. Unfortunately, the novel ends on a major cliffhanger and so I must seek out the next one fairly soon.
kyle120888's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.75
emertbyrne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
emilye's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
5.0
To fully understand this book you should have read a few, preferable all, of the 14 (!) books in the series before this one.
As a standalone you will miss out on some nuances of the story.
Although I rated this 5 stars and think it is one of the best in the series, I think the series has run its course and should be ended.
Two intertwined stories complicated and as often with these books on the fringe of science, you have to suspend believe at times which may not sit well for all readers.
The devastating cliffhanger ending saved it somehow, although some villain from the past pops up again (not named, you can only guess). Despite being killed without a body or proof. Like Nazis (which popped up in The Helen Trilogy of this series) bringing back supposedly dead people is something I can do without -which is to say I hate it, when that happens. Well, we will see how it plays out, hopefully with the next book.
Also to further being not comfortable with that, this could warrant reading every book again, just to see wether continuation is logical. Meh, another thing I can do without now.
Next book is supposed to be published October 18th, 2016 and I pre-ordered it already. Like so many others (current count for October is 14 ebooks for just a little over 100 Eur).
Recommended for fans of the series, complicated, not entirely page-turner quality, saved the 5th star with the open cliffhanger ending leading into the next book.
As a standalone you will miss out on some nuances of the story.
Although I rated this 5 stars and think it is one of the best in the series, I think the series has run its course and should be ended.
Two intertwined stories complicated and as often with these books on the fringe of science, you have to suspend believe at times which may not sit well for all readers.
The devastating cliffhanger ending saved it somehow, although some villain from the past pops up again (not named, you can only guess). Despite being killed without a body or proof. Like Nazis (which popped up in The Helen Trilogy of this series) bringing back supposedly dead people is something I can do without -which is to say I hate it, when that happens. Well, we will see how it plays out, hopefully with the next book.
Also to further being not comfortable with that, this could warrant reading every book again, just to see wether continuation is logical. Meh, another thing I can do without now.
Next book is supposed to be published October 18th, 2016 and I pre-ordered it already. Like so many others (current count for October is 14 ebooks for just a little over 100 Eur).
Recommended for fans of the series, complicated, not entirely page-turner quality, saved the 5th star with the open cliffhanger ending leading into the next book.