Reviews

The Scorpion's Tail by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

alli_grunk's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

livingawayfromreality's review against another edition

I am interested in the story but struggled with the way it’s written. Juvenile comes to mind but I don’t think that’s quite the right way of putting it. 

I would like to try again at a different time. 

robinwritesallthethings's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Another fabulous entry in this series. Even more archaeology with a dash of government conspiracy added for fun. And a cowboy sheriff. Seriously, what’s not to like? Just as good as the first, with even more excitement and action this time.

jelenar620's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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? No

4.25

sjyudelson's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

peskydor's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

avid_read's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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? No

3.5

cypher131's review

adventurous mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.25

ndoenowu's review against another edition

4.0

Perfect to read during Oppenheimer movie chaos! However, I was disappointed by this one for a few reasons did not connect with as well as the first book in the Nora Kelly series. The army felt forced. Morwood taking over Corrie’s case didn’t matter and was only to get the sheriff and Morwood together for a shoot out scene. The sheriff and Corrie went no where. Skip ended up saving the day. I was bummed because I liked the set up of this story so much! I of course love the series and will continue.

doloresofcourse's review against another edition

5.0

I actually preferred the first book in this series, "Old Bones". I thought the subject matter and bad guys were more interesting. I still give "Scorpion's Tail" a five because it was entertaining and worked in interesting pieces of history. I was struggling at the beginning because it was serious Clarice Starling vibes, but all the tires started rolling.