jenkittycatfrog's review against another edition
3.0
This is my first Karin Slaughter book and I liked it. The character development was a little disjointed going between Will and Faith, but it worked to keep the tension high. I was really hoping Will would lose his "fiance," but that's just the romantic in me.
timevictorious's review
dark
sad
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
3.75
thebear57's review
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
alexabookish's review against another edition
5.0
once again i really enjoyed this book. i loved the plot and all the intricacies there were. i think karin slaughter’s plots are just alway A+. i really like Faith, and i’m excited to see more from her character going forward. i also really like Will and i can’t wait to see how he grows.
dmpalmer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Fractured
4.5 Stars
The characters in this series are completely different from those in Karin Slaughter's Grant County series in that they are all so incredibly likable.
Yes, GBI agent Will Trent is damaged, but he is also one of those people who never allows adversity to defeat them. His intelligence and resilience are amazing, and his lack of social skills and graces make him all the more endearing.
Will's partner, Faith Mitchell, is also very engaging. Despite her personal animosity toward Will, she is able to look past her bias and focus on what needed to be done to solve the case.
Will's supervisor, Amanda Wagner, is one tough cookie, but it is obvious that she has his best interests at heart, and it will be interesting to discover more about their history as there is definitely more to their relationship than meets the eye.
One cannot help but compare Angie Polaski to Lena from the Grant County. Nevertheless, their similarities only go so far, and one significant difference is a certain self awareness on Angie's part, which Lena is lacking. This makes her a much more appealing character.
The case is gripping from the very first page and following the investigation with all its twists and turns makes it impossible to put down. As the truth of the convoluted crime emerges, one cannot help but feel even more for the suffering of the victims, and rejoice when the perpetrators receive their just deserts.
In sum, another fantastic story from Slaughter and I am looking forward to the next book in which the Grant County and Will Trent series merge together.
4.5 Stars
The characters in this series are completely different from those in Karin Slaughter's Grant County series in that they are all so incredibly likable.
Yes, GBI agent Will Trent is damaged, but he is also one of those people who never allows adversity to defeat them. His intelligence and resilience are amazing, and his lack of social skills and graces make him all the more endearing.
Will's partner, Faith Mitchell, is also very engaging. Despite her personal animosity toward Will, she is able to look past her bias and focus on what needed to be done to solve the case.
Will's supervisor, Amanda Wagner, is one tough cookie, but it is obvious that she has his best interests at heart, and it will be interesting to discover more about their history as there is definitely more to their relationship than meets the eye.
One cannot help but compare Angie Polaski to Lena from the Grant County. Nevertheless, their similarities only go so far, and one significant difference is a certain self awareness on Angie's part, which Lena is lacking. This makes her a much more appealing character.
The case is gripping from the very first page and following the investigation with all its twists and turns makes it impossible to put down. As the truth of the convoluted crime emerges, one cannot help but feel even more for the suffering of the victims, and rejoice when the perpetrators receive their just deserts.
In sum, another fantastic story from Slaughter and I am looking forward to the next book in which the Grant County and Will Trent series merge together.
beesleybob's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75