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raymond_murphy's review against another edition
3.0
A bit overly complicated but overall a winner
-VI is really committed to Chicago and that city is a character in its own right in school of the novels I’ve read.
-VI is really into social justice
-Paretskty is doing a great job so far coming up with plots that don’t reify the prison industrial complex. In fact her favorite villains are the 1%.
This one was particularly amazing in the villain was Corpus Christi AKA Agnus Dei.
-VI is really committed to Chicago and that city is a character in its own right in school of the novels I’ve read.
-VI is really into social justice
-Paretskty is doing a great job so far coming up with plots that don’t reify the prison industrial complex. In fact her favorite villains are the 1%.
This one was particularly amazing in the villain was Corpus Christi AKA Agnus Dei.
fredosbrother's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bioniclib's review against another edition
3.0
VI is on the case of the forged stocks that were owned by her aunt's church. What follows is a stock exchange takeovers, a fight with Lotty, and a smaller, if not still big event.
It was a solid contribution to the series. If you've not read any before, start with #1. If you have read them, you should totally continue. Now for some spoilers because I like to use these reviews as reminders for myself.
Lotty's Uncle is a forger that VI goes to for help. He does but also gets stabbed for his trouble. His lives but Lotty is pissed. The makeup at the end felt a little forced.
The second spoiler is that VIs apartment is burned down. While not as big as blowing up a cargo ship, it does keep the trend of big things happened.
Much to my relief, no dumb luck helped VI solve this one. The voice behind the calls to drop the case was revealed to be the priest with the thick accent. He was putting it on for her and when she overheard him, he was nailed.
It was a solid contribution to the series. If you've not read any before, start with #1. If you have read them, you should totally continue. Now for some spoilers because I like to use these reviews as reminders for myself.
Spoiler
Lotty's Uncle is a forger that VI goes to for help. He does but also gets stabbed for his trouble. His lives but Lotty is pissed. The makeup at the end felt a little forced.
The second spoiler is that VIs apartment is burned down. While not as big as blowing up a cargo ship, it does keep the trend of big things happened.
Much to my relief, no dumb luck helped VI solve this one. The voice behind the calls to drop the case was revealed to be the priest with the thick accent. He was putting it on for her and when she overheard him, he was nailed.
Spoiler
shazzab39's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Another TBR been on the shelf for a long time. A good and interesting read, always love a bit of religious , murder mystery with twists and turns
cwebb's review against another edition
3.0
Oh boy, the 80ies were rough.
The story is a typical V.I. story, with two seemingly separate things colliding and ending up being one thing. I hope the rest of the series gets a bit more creative.
The story is a typical V.I. story, with two seemingly separate things colliding and ending up being one thing. I hope the rest of the series gets a bit more creative.
liberrydude's review against another edition
3.0
Vic takes on a job for her old, mean 75 yo Aunt Rosa that involves counterfeit securities at the priory where she was treasurer. It ends up costing Vic big time as she’s assaulted, burned up, and rumbling with thugs connected to the Mafia and the Catholic Church. I guess the title is a take/dig on the Catholic sacrament of holy orders. Regarding the police friends of her deceased father, their chauvinism is grating and annoying.
lazwright's review against another edition
3.0
It was simply a matter of time before VI had a run in with the mob. Gave a bit more character development to Lotty as well.
jannamclean's review against another edition
5.0
I liked Sara Paretsky’s novels when I started reading them years ago and then stopped - can’t remember why. I really enjoyed this novel - even though parts were a little hard to follow and I could have lived with less action and more logical analysis. But the characters are compelling and the story gripping.
steller0707's review against another edition
2.0
Another great V. I. crime story! This one involves both an archbishop and the Mafia.
mbesq's review against another edition
3.0
This book was originally published in the mid-80's and some of the concepts and phraseology have not aged well. However, if the reader forgives the book for language that would have been acceptable and even progressive 40 years ago, Killing Orders is a quick read with a strong female P.I. leading the charge.