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bethpeninger's review against another edition
2.0
It's like a mission for me to get through this alphabet series from Grafton. I suppose it's lucky for her that she crafted a decent character in Kinsey Millhone and has been able to capitalize on it.
This was a longer book than most of her alphabet so far (a-i) and I felt like it dragged on. She needs to keep it a bit shorter. Although since she's almost done with the entire alphabet I suppose that probably hasn't happened. Also in "J" Grafton decided to beef up the reader on California history in the areas of Santa Teresa and Perdido...sigh. It didn't add to the story and I think that history should add to the story not make it drag out.
In this book Kinsey is on the hunt for a "dead" man who doesn't seem to be dead after all. Her hunt takes her to Mexico and then back to her old stomping grounds. In the midst of searching out the "dead" man the reader does find out, along with Kinsey herself, about Kinsey's own family that she never knew she had. As usual Kinsey does things and discovers things that are slightly unrealistic but yet apparently believable enough since Grafton has made a fortune off of her character.
This was a longer book than most of her alphabet so far (a-i) and I felt like it dragged on. She needs to keep it a bit shorter. Although since she's almost done with the entire alphabet I suppose that probably hasn't happened. Also in "J" Grafton decided to beef up the reader on California history in the areas of Santa Teresa and Perdido...sigh. It didn't add to the story and I think that history should add to the story not make it drag out.
In this book Kinsey is on the hunt for a "dead" man who doesn't seem to be dead after all. Her hunt takes her to Mexico and then back to her old stomping grounds. In the midst of searching out the "dead" man the reader does find out, along with Kinsey herself, about Kinsey's own family that she never knew she had. As usual Kinsey does things and discovers things that are slightly unrealistic but yet apparently believable enough since Grafton has made a fortune off of her character.
april_does_feral_sometimes's review against another edition
4.0
‘J is for Judgment’, #10 in the Kinsey Millhone mystery series, is a great beach read. The only quibble I have is most of the involved suspects tell Kinsey what parts they played in criminal activities without holding much back despite it’s her job bringing them to justice. Plus she seems oblivious as to how the seeking of truth and justice can wipe out whatever gains innocent participants may have inadvertently won because of wayward events. However, Kinsey's unusual perseverance never fails to impress me.
slethfadez's review against another edition
4.0
Como primer libro que leo de la serie es muy completa. Atrapante lectura para viajes, recomendado 100%
katymonty's review against another edition
3.0
took me too long to finish, kinda slow, and probably not my favorite grafton read.
candizluv4books's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thopp84's review against another edition
4.0
I was a bit disappointed with the conclusion to this one. It felt a bit too convenient and there seemed to still be some loose ends to tie up. However, I am still enjoying this series and always glad to get to spend some time with Kinsey Millhone, a character who never ceases to surprise me. This series has become like comfort food to me. Something I can turn to and zip through and not have to think too much about. It is a great series.
aclarehoman's review against another edition
3.0
The vast majority of the time I work remotely, and I am trying to picture what it would be like if I lit up a cigarette during a meeting. I mean, technically, no one could complain because the smoke isn't in their workplace. But the culture around smoking has changed so drastically that I cannot imagine the outcry over one little Virginia Slims, or Eve 100.
(Remember when they used to make cigarettes for the ladies? That was a weird time.)
(ETA: Good lord, they still do. COME ON.)
A twisty little plot I enjoyed immensely, even while perhaps rolling my eyes at some of the shenanigans all the non-Kinsey characters get up to. The ending uh, I'm not sure I buy entirely, but I enjoyed the smooth heck out of it and I truly did not see it coming in the least.
(Remember when they used to make cigarettes for the ladies? That was a weird time.)
(ETA: Good lord, they still do. COME ON.)
A twisty little plot I enjoyed immensely, even while perhaps rolling my eyes at some of the shenanigans all the non-Kinsey characters get up to. The ending uh, I'm not sure I buy entirely, but I enjoyed the smooth heck out of it and I truly did not see it coming in the least.
raid_reads's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0