ml_schoon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookedbyme's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marcccb's review against another edition
3.0
This novel is out on February 15th, 2022.
3.5 stars
Two women working in the same company take the elevator down one night. When the door open, one of them is dead and another is alive. What happened in the elevator?
Okay, I'll admit that the synopsis is what hooked me to request this book. And while it is entertaining, it wasn't what I was expecting. This book does not take place in the elevator like an Escape Room, but it starts off with the call in the elevator, then fast forwards to the aftermath. You find out who is dead, but you don't know anything else. As you read along, the mystery unravels.
I would categorize this book as a legal thriller, which aren't really my cup of tea. BUT, if you skim past that like I did, you'll be able to enjoy everything else about the novel. Kistler's writing hooks you from the very beginning and the novel is quite fast-paced. Our narrator is unreliable, but smart and we get to see a glimpse of her life outside of work and the sacrifices she makes to get the job.
Overall, this was an entertaining read and if you enjoy legal thrillers with a satisfying conclusion, you'll love this one!
Thank you to HarperCollins for providing me with an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review!
3.5 stars
Two women working in the same company take the elevator down one night. When the door open, one of them is dead and another is alive. What happened in the elevator?
Okay, I'll admit that the synopsis is what hooked me to request this book. And while it is entertaining, it wasn't what I was expecting. This book does not take place in the elevator like an Escape Room, but it starts off with the call in the elevator, then fast forwards to the aftermath. You find out who is dead, but you don't know anything else. As you read along, the mystery unravels.
I would categorize this book as a legal thriller, which aren't really my cup of tea. BUT, if you skim past that like I did, you'll be able to enjoy everything else about the novel. Kistler's writing hooks you from the very beginning and the novel is quite fast-paced. Our narrator is unreliable, but smart and we get to see a glimpse of her life outside of work and the sacrifices she makes to get the job.
Overall, this was an entertaining read and if you enjoy legal thrillers with a satisfying conclusion, you'll love this one!
Thank you to HarperCollins for providing me with an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review!
pnkern's review
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
2.75
lindseygl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sunnyandlit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
joymarieanderson's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Simple mystery. Fairly predictable, but still enjoyable. Easy easy read.
bekah1210's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Trafficking, Slavery, and Addiction
Minor: Deportation and Sexism
kbranfield's review
4.0
4.5 stars.
The Cage by Bonnie Kistler is an absolutely brilliant “locked room” mystery.
Lucy Barton-Jones is the human resources director at Claudine de Martineau International. She is married with two children and she is very loyal to the company. Lucy’s family has a bit of a past that she has worked hard to distance herself from. Working from the office on a Sunday evening, she and employee, Shay Lambert, are on the same elevator as they depart from work.
Shay is a lawyer whose excitement over her new job has waned a bit with her first assignment. She and her husband, David, were hit hard during the downturn in the economy and she welcomes this opportunity to get back on her feet. Shay has noticed a few anomalies on the case she has been to but she brushes it off to just a mistake. She has not had very many interactions with Lucy when they are both trapped on the elevator that fateful Sunday.
When the elevator finally makes it to the lkobby, one of the two women is dead. The survivor claims it was suicide, but will the police believe her? When the evidence begins pointing to murder, can she find the evidence to prove her innocence? Following the leads where they lead, the truth is within her grasp if only she can find someone to believe her.
The Cage is a clever legal mystery that is fast-paced and engaging. The characters are interesting but not all of them are easy to like. The storyline is engrossing and well-developed with interesting twists and turns. With danger moving ever closer, Bonnie Kistler brings this captivating mystery to a stunning conclusion.
The Cage by Bonnie Kistler is an absolutely brilliant “locked room” mystery.
Lucy Barton-Jones is the human resources director at Claudine de Martineau International. She is married with two children and she is very loyal to the company. Lucy’s family has a bit of a past that she has worked hard to distance herself from. Working from the office on a Sunday evening, she and employee, Shay Lambert, are on the same elevator as they depart from work.
Shay is a lawyer whose excitement over her new job has waned a bit with her first assignment. She and her husband, David, were hit hard during the downturn in the economy and she welcomes this opportunity to get back on her feet. Shay has noticed a few anomalies on the case she has been to but she brushes it off to just a mistake. She has not had very many interactions with Lucy when they are both trapped on the elevator that fateful Sunday.
When the elevator finally makes it to the lkobby, one of the two women is dead. The survivor claims it was suicide, but will the police believe her? When the evidence begins pointing to murder, can she find the evidence to prove her innocence? Following the leads where they lead, the truth is within her grasp if only she can find someone to believe her.
The Cage is a clever legal mystery that is fast-paced and engaging. The characters are interesting but not all of them are easy to like. The storyline is engrossing and well-developed with interesting twists and turns. With danger moving ever closer, Bonnie Kistler brings this captivating mystery to a stunning conclusion.