Reviews

Ripper by Isabel Allende

aagabaldon0913's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

larryschwartz's review against another edition

I really wanted to like this book but, DagNABbit, after a while, I just didn't care. I set it aside for a bit and heard no siren call demanding my return. It's a flaw in my character, I know.

festivus's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny informative lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Quirky thriller.

jen52's review against another edition

3.0

I kind of don't know what to say about this book. As a mystery, a style I enjoy often, I really liked it. The plot (though not perfect - none are) was good, the characters were interesting.

But I can't wrap my head around the idea that Isabel Allende wrote it. It seems to have a much different feel than her other work and it was confusing for me.

ecosy's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

carlatemis's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ginny2024's review against another edition

3.0

Isabel Allende is one of my favorite authors but this is not one of her best. A good read and I am glad I read it but it doesn't have that magic and poetry of most of her books.

trapezeswinger42's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

Best thriller/mystery I have ever read! I actually didn't know who the murderer was!!

julialozanoh's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Demasiado lento, hasta la página 400 la historia no me enganchaba nada. El final ha salvado un poco al libro.

elysehdez19's review against another edition

2.0

Doña Isabel Allende ahora entiendo porque Roberto Bolaño la llamó "Escribidora"

La novela comenzó muy bien, me atrapo al principio y tenia muchas ganas de saber más sobre el juego de Ripper, pero al parecer paso a segundo plano y todo se baso en hacer descripciones muy detalladas de todo lo que estaba aconteciendo.

Isabel Allende como escritora nunca ha sido de mis favoritas, y esta para ser su primera novela de crimen, no tiene nada de este.