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re121258's review against another edition
4.0
This was a new author for me and was really something of a surprise. I expected your typical American police procedural and while I got that it was much more. This was a witty book with a really creepy villain, much much creepier then I expected - which was a good thing.
I liked the switching of the point of view from the police to the villain. The story moved at a quick page turning pace. I liked the characters of Jack Daniels and her partner and yet I found Jack to be a little over-the-top hard-boiled. Characters that disregard basic precautions, have super strength and are extremely stubborn and "married" to their jobs usually begin to grate on my nerves. I liked this book enough to read the next in the series and hope the character of Jack continues to grow and does not become one dimensional.
I liked the switching of the point of view from the police to the villain. The story moved at a quick page turning pace. I liked the characters of Jack Daniels and her partner and yet I found Jack to be a little over-the-top hard-boiled. Characters that disregard basic precautions, have super strength and are extremely stubborn and "married" to their jobs usually begin to grate on my nerves. I liked this book enough to read the next in the series and hope the character of Jack continues to grow and does not become one dimensional.
april_does_feral_sometimes's review against another edition
4.0
'Whiskey Sour' by J.A. Konrath is a muscular mystery, Book One in a series. There is a huge current of cynical dark humor throughout the story, and it is omnipresent in almost every character. In my opinion, while the humor inserts a common tone to the book and it is very entertaining, too many characters possess this single voice. The exceptions, the psychopath serial killer and the FBI, have extreme voices as well, so it would be fair to say this writer is not nuanced.
'Whiskey Sour' is not overly graphic, but hello, this is about a crazy sadistic killer of women, so those who are squeamish should avoid Jack Daniels and her cases. Daniels is really a neat character, but she is totally the traditional hardcore job-obsessed divorced police lieutenant who is lonely and can't sleep and does fist fights with men twice her size while tossing wisecracks. I liked her.
'Whiskey Sour' is not overly graphic, but hello, this is about a crazy sadistic killer of women, so those who are squeamish should avoid Jack Daniels and her cases. Daniels is really a neat character, but she is totally the traditional hardcore job-obsessed divorced police lieutenant who is lonely and can't sleep and does fist fights with men twice her size while tossing wisecracks. I liked her.
wvteddy's review against another edition
5.0
I have had this book for ages but had not read it. I should have read it sooner! I love Jack Daniels. She is a tough cop still trying to get respect in a man's world even after 23 years. She solves cases with good instincts, humor, and some help from her friends, all while trying to find a man after her boyfriend left her for his personal trainer. She reminds me a little of Kinsey Milhone. This book is a good mystery about a serial killer known as the Gingerbread Man who is fixated on Jack. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I actually listened to the audio version. Susie Breck did a great job as Jack and Dick Hill, who does the Jack Reacher books, is excellent on the men's parts.
socalvillaguy's review against another edition
4.0
Very good!
This is the second book I've read in this series. Enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm looking forward to the next one.
This is the second book I've read in this series. Enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm looking forward to the next one.
dawnf429's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced and pretty well written. Jack is a likable character. I'll likely read more of this series.
mrchance's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick read, despite my taking over a month to finish it. Each chapter alternates between first-person past-tense narration for Lt. Jack Daniels, Chicago cop, and third-person present-tense perspective from psycho-killer The Gingerbread Man. This is a neat way of building tension and giving the serial-killer chapters a sense of urgency.
Jack's narration is very conversational. She cracks a lot of jokes, but it feels natural. She has difficulty coping with the consequences of devoting her life to her career. Humor is a way to do it.
Despite the excruciatingly graphic murders that propel the plot, there's humor here as well. It can be a little heavy handed at times. The FBI agents are particularly retarded, and Harry McGlade can't seem to utter a single line without it being a lame joke. It's tiring. It's supposed to be, yes, but it's too grating.
The plot zips along fast, one clue leading to another. Sometimes I felt it move too fast. Once, I swear Jack and her gluttonous partner, Herb Benedict, said the name of a victim before they actually discovered what it was. This could be do to my disjointed reading, though.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading the next installment and seeing if it's a little more balanced and less irritating. I think Konrath is ending the series soon, so it's nice to have a destination in sight.
Jack's narration is very conversational. She cracks a lot of jokes, but it feels natural. She has difficulty coping with the consequences of devoting her life to her career. Humor is a way to do it.
Despite the excruciatingly graphic murders that propel the plot, there's humor here as well. It can be a little heavy handed at times. The FBI agents are particularly retarded, and Harry McGlade can't seem to utter a single line without it being a lame joke. It's tiring. It's supposed to be, yes, but it's too grating.
The plot zips along fast, one clue leading to another. Sometimes I felt it move too fast. Once, I swear Jack and her gluttonous partner, Herb Benedict, said the name of a victim before they actually discovered what it was. This could be do to my disjointed reading, though.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading the next installment and seeing if it's a little more balanced and less irritating. I think Konrath is ending the series soon, so it's nice to have a destination in sight.
mfujiura's review against another edition
4.0
Lt. Jack (Jacqueline) Daniels is pursuing sadistic Chicago serial killer, "The Gingerbread Man," when she suddenly finds herself being the one pursued. "Whiskey Sour" is suspenseful and funny, with quick dialogue and humerous characters (word of caution if you don't like violence - the story can get graphic).
I suggest listening to the audiobook. It's read by two narrators, Susie Breck and Dick Hill, and they do an excellent job of giving personality to the characters. Also, it's the first audiobook I've listened to that uses effects (example: echos in a tunnel).
I suggest listening to the audiobook. It's read by two narrators, Susie Breck and Dick Hill, and they do an excellent job of giving personality to the characters. Also, it's the first audiobook I've listened to that uses effects (example: echos in a tunnel).
the_cheesiest_slytherin's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook has a full cast, which made this SO fun to listen to. It was downright gruesome at times, but i love a double perspective between the murderer and detective.
bobbijod's review against another edition
4.0
A suspenseful, interesting summer read. I like easy reads and this definitely fell into that category.
lamora2409's review against another edition
3.0
I had not read any reviews before I read Whiskey Sour, so I was a little surprised when it turned out as dark as it was. I really enjoyed the book and will know what to expect from future ones though.