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bookph1le's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one, though it took me a little while to get into it. Lots of plot twists I didn't see coming, and the pacing moves right along. The characterization is pretty good too. If I have any one real gripe, it's that there are a lot of sentence fragments, which isn't a stylistic choice I'm very fond of, and there were times when two or more of the fragments could have been combined into sentences that would have made more sense. Still, it was very entertaining and fast-paced.
nitindangwal's review against another edition
3.0
Good. But, a bit overrated. (I think Netgalley is to be blamed, with those free copies). 3 is on the lower side, but 4 just didn't seem right. So 3/5 it is.
scribbler67's review against another edition
4.0
Great debut! Can't wait for the next Gibson Vaughn book.
rumandkoolaid's review against another edition
4.0
I thought it was a good read. Some things were a little expected but overall the story was fun and kept you engaged. The technical aspects was nicely explained so that readers that aren't super tech savvy could still understand what was happening and how.
nancy_ahyee's review against another edition
5.0
See my full review of this title on my blog: Books Under the Blanket (with a flashlight): https://booksundertheblanket.com/but-does-it-go-boom/
katel1970's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable and solidly written. I'll read the next in the series.
natalija1210's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The book describes really well what power, money, and ego do to a person
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide
schmolls's review against another edition
2.0
Not sure why this book averages 4 stars. The writing as very basic and the plot was entirely predictable and cliche. Fine for a basic thriller but I've certainly read much better.
littleroseygirl's review against another edition
4.0
Full of suspense and intrigue, The Short Drop is one of those books where you don't realize you're holding your breath until you realize you haven't breathed in a hot minute. I loved the twists and turns and the ending left me (mostly) satisfied.
Read my full review at https://findinglandblog.com/2017/09/26/book-review-the-short-drop/
Read my full review at https://findinglandblog.com/2017/09/26/book-review-the-short-drop/
ellyrarg's review against another edition
3.0
Well goodness. Thriller, grim, but engaging once it got going. Lots of twists and turns!