A review by felinity
Detective by Arthur Hailey
3.0
It was interesting reading an Arthur Hailey novel in a genre so well-known; most of his books gave an insider's view of specific industries previously kept in the background, and yet how many crime books are there now? Hundreds, if not thousands, of books follow homicide detectives through a complex case and yet there is still something different about this one.
Detective was almost exactly what I expected: a book with a well-researched background, interesting plot with corners and enough character development to keep me interested. The only reason I can't give it 4 stars is because Hailey's writing style didn't grab me enough for that must-read factor. This is a good, solid detective novel though, and I expect most people who like this genre will enjoy it, unless you prefer very fast-paced books.
Detective was almost exactly what I expected: a book with a well-researched background, interesting plot with corners and enough character development to keep me interested. The only reason I can't give it 4 stars is because Hailey's writing style didn't grab me enough for that must-read factor. This is a good, solid detective novel though, and I expect most people who like this genre will enjoy it, unless you prefer very fast-paced books.