henrismum's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Audiobook (All of my entries on The Story Graph are audiobooks.)
#4 in series (I started reading this series in Sept 2022 and I have been committed to this series since April 2023.)
Comparison to others in series:Not as good About the same Better I liked this better than the last one. V.I. is a little tiring with her stupid antics, but the story was still enjoyable. Well, maybe you could cut 1.5 hours out and still have a good book.
The narrator was Susan Ericksen. She was fine.
Source: Audible (own)
#4 in series (I started reading this series in Sept 2022 and I have been committed to this series since April 2023.)
Comparison to others in series:
The narrator was Susan Ericksen. She was fine.
Source: Audible (own)
Moderate: Abortion, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Alcohol, and Blood
1980's anti-abortion movement.wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
I normally go in for supernatural and SF insanity, but this series is some seriously nifty writing.
reddybeast's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dancingkouign's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
noonjinx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
An easy read with great characters and an exciting story, riffing off various cliches that I love; written in the first person by a cynical private investigator digging into a seemingly straightforward death and uncovering corporate corruption and conspiracy.
The twist here is that the PI is a woman and she's definitely a great and refreshing character. A tough, gun toting, progressive, left winger who can hold her own in fist fights with gangsters and who's not embarrassed to describe her messy apartment and sweaty armpits.
I've read conservative reviews complaining about the politics and even though I agree with Paretsky's views i did find her a bit preachy. Also, the end was a bit drawn out, plot based and too neat.
These are minor quibbles and i would read more though.
The twist here is that the PI is a woman and she's definitely a great and refreshing character. A tough, gun toting, progressive, left winger who can hold her own in fist fights with gangsters and who's not embarrassed to describe her messy apartment and sweaty armpits.
I've read conservative reviews complaining about the politics and even though I agree with Paretsky's views i did find her a bit preachy. Also, the end was a bit drawn out, plot based and too neat.
These are minor quibbles and i would read more though.
Minor: Murder and Abortion
rclz's review
4.0
This is good. I really enjoy Vick's outlook and her smart mouth. I could kind of see where this was all going but it didn't matter because getting there was good.
claudiafp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
bdplume's review against another edition
4.0
Good conclusion, butI only mildly enjoyed getting there.