The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
ayla44's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
catsandbookstacks's review against another edition
4.0
Se7en x Saw x True Detective S1
The Crucifix Killer is a bingeable crime thriller that is relentless with its pacing. Chris Carter has been on my TBR for years now and I can see why he's so popular. I love a good seasoned and rookie detective pairing as well. Looking forward to seeing how Carter's writing evolves throughout the series as it is a little devoid of emotion.
This book is dark and gory - again see comparisons above. It is graphic and gritty.
The ending did leave me wanting with some under explained threads.
A couple moments/dialogue show their age (published in 2009) for political correctness, racism, homophobia, sexism and fatphobia.
The Crucifix Killer is a bingeable crime thriller that is relentless with its pacing. Chris Carter has been on my TBR for years now and I can see why he's so popular. I love a good seasoned and rookie detective pairing as well. Looking forward to seeing how Carter's writing evolves throughout the series as it is a little devoid of emotion.
This book is dark and gory - again see comparisons above. It is graphic and gritty.
The ending did leave me wanting with some under explained threads.
A couple moments/dialogue show their age (published in 2009) for political correctness, racism, homophobia, sexism and fatphobia.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder, Rape, Alcohol, Blood, Gun violence, Violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Fatphobia and Homophobia
shaxx's review against another edition
4.0
Vrchní vyšetřovatel i parťák jsou super, jsem ráda, že se polovinu knihy neřeší nějaké těžké břemeno z minulosti nebo nějaký nezvyklý zlozvyk, který by vyšetřovatel měl, protože mě tohle v tomhle žánru upřímně už nudí. Morbidní je to obstojně, psané je to dobře, čtivé je to až nebezpečně :) Jednu hvězdu si tady nechávám do rezervy. Vraha se mi podařilo odhadnout, vodítek tam bylo víc než dost. Uhádla jsem kdo to je, ale motiv ne, takže i tak to bylo příjemné rozuzlení zápletky. Ještě, že jsem toho Cartera koupila jako komplet sérii a můžu se pustit do dalšího dílu :D
4ne54's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
xreadingwithdemi's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dorota19842000's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
smilesgiggle's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. What a book. Fast. Obsessive. Excellent shock.
Detective Hunter is given annew rookie partner, Garcia. Together they arrive at a brutal crime scene - a woman's face peeled off while still alive. Tortured and beaten. Finally her body gave out.
Only the mark of the Crucifix Killer is on her neck - a man already convicted and executed for the previous murders.
Hunter must find the real killer - before the public learns the truth.
Highly recommend.
Detective Hunter is given annew rookie partner, Garcia. Together they arrive at a brutal crime scene - a woman's face peeled off while still alive. Tortured and beaten. Finally her body gave out.
Only the mark of the Crucifix Killer is on her neck - a man already convicted and executed for the previous murders.
Hunter must find the real killer - before the public learns the truth.
Highly recommend.
secretninjafrog's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
nixbix_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, what a fantastic start to a new to me series! My attention was held from start to finish, and I have another excellent detective pairing to add to my list of must reads. I thought that Robert Hunter & Carlos Garcia worked well together, and I liked the lack of alpha male posturing from Hunter when he was partnered with new detective Garcia. Detective Hunter is the main character & I thought he was a fantastic character. This story is not for the faint of heart - it’s bloody, gory and gruesome. In my opinion, the gorier the better for this type of detective story, and it sounds like this series is exactly that! This story moves fast & there’s plenty of cliffhangers to keep you reading just one more chapter. While I guessed the killer, I found it took nothing from the story as I had no idea why they did what they did. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.
matejannnn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0