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sarahetc's review against another edition
3.0
Listened to on the recommendation of a friend. And she told me it was the 8th in the series, but that she'd read it cold and enjoyed it and not felt out of touch, so I should go for it. I did and also felt fine, not out of touch (although perhaps a little simply because I had been told I was). As mystery/thrillers go, this one was looser and more dynamically structured than many of them. The giant flashback in the middle helped give the characters depth and throw multiple twists in the whodunnitgame. I was actually surprised at the red herring in plain sight when that finally got realized/pointed out.
I'll certainly read more in this series. I might even start at the beginning!
I'll certainly read more in this series. I might even start at the beginning!
mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
I did make a vow in bookish anger that I would no longer read another Karin Slaughter novel following the constant regurgitation of storylines, largely because of Lena. I gave 'The Kept Woman' a shot because I am a sucker for pain. Yet, I was very pleasantly surprised.
The plot blended old characters with new and thrilling plots and the pacing was really good. The whole time I felt that the characters and plot were developing and at no point did I get the burning anger that I did when reading about Lena.
Thank the book Lord that Lena appears to be at rest.
I love Wilbur though! I just want to tuck him up in bed and mother him and pinch his cheeks and stroke his abs....
Ahem! Yes, would definitely recommend to fans of Slaughter and to Crime Thriller fans in general.
The plot blended old characters with new and thrilling plots and the pacing was really good. The whole time I felt that the characters and plot were developing and at no point did I get the burning anger that I did when reading about Lena.
Thank the book Lord that Lena appears to be at rest.
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Though, I am now hoping that Angie doesn't become the new Lena whereby she turns up in every novel just being a crazy person and never develops.I love Wilbur though! I just want to tuck him up in bed and mother him and pinch his cheeks and stroke his abs....
Ahem! Yes, would definitely recommend to fans of Slaughter and to Crime Thriller fans in general.
brewsterw's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.0
sleepytimebooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
kkingrey's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
vacantbones's review against another edition
4.0
a "meh" Will Trent book is still much more entertaining than some of the other books out there. i said what i said!
the crimes at hand are interesting, though at times a bit convoluted, and the wild ass ending was very pleasing to read. am i started to get a tad bit tired of the (admittedly realistic) will-they-won't-they between Will and Sara? yes, but it's not going to stop me from devouring these books.
also - uphill battle if you're a certified Angie hater like i am. i feel like i've climbed Everest after stomaching her nonsense for 400+ pages.
the crimes at hand are interesting, though at times a bit convoluted, and the wild ass ending was very pleasing to read. am i started to get a tad bit tired of the (admittedly realistic) will-they-won't-they between Will and Sara? yes, but it's not going to stop me from devouring these books.
also - uphill battle if you're a certified Angie hater like i am. i feel like i've climbed Everest after stomaching her nonsense for 400+ pages.
acoops's review against another edition
4.0
Exactly what I’d expect out of a Karin Slaughter novel. Graphic, suspenseful, with a rich plot and characters to go along with it.
ruralndreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25