927 pages. It only felt that big when I was trying to hold it. I love Strike and Robin. The story, mystery, conflict, and mundanity of life never dipp927 pages. It only felt that big when I was trying to hold it. I love Strike and Robin. The story, mystery, conflict, and mundanity of life never dipped into lulls. I couldn't put it down. A full and fleshed out story where the characters feel so real they leave permanent impressions. I find my thoughts occasionally drift to Strike and Robin, which leave me yearning for the next book....more
I really enjoyed this novel. The story immediately draws you in by leaving so many unanswered questions. Gailey dishes out answers like little bits ofI really enjoyed this novel. The story immediately draws you in by leaving so many unanswered questions. Gailey dishes out answers like little bits of bread. Enough to satiate my curiosity for a moment, but left me hungry for more. I couldn't put it down....more
I am never disappointed with a Karen White novel. I'm immediately swept up and usually find it hard to put it down. Small, southern towns, family, friI am never disappointed with a Karen White novel. I'm immediately swept up and usually find it hard to put it down. Small, southern towns, family, friendship, scandal, and sometimes murder....more
Very good. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this novel. The back blurb didnt really grab. It made the story seem silly. It easily could have been Very good. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this novel. The back blurb didnt really grab. It made the story seem silly. It easily could have been my mindset at the time, but either way, I'm glad I stuck with it. It hooked me after the first police interview on Page 13. Jewell drops nuggets of information throughout the story to satiate your curiosity but keeps you hungry for more....more
As usual, I couldn't put it down. Reading until I would fall asleep sitting up. So good. Edge of my seat. And, of course, the ending shocked me.As usual, I couldn't put it down. Reading until I would fall asleep sitting up. So good. Edge of my seat. And, of course, the ending shocked me....more
The story shined when anything law related was in the scene. But once it moved away, the information and ideas seemed to appear with little transitionThe story shined when anything law related was in the scene. But once it moved away, the information and ideas seemed to appear with little transition or context; a bit jolting. Mind you, this was published in 1993, and I believe this is the first of a series? I've read another of Scottoline's novels and really enjoyed it....more
At first, the story moved slow like walking in the humid summer heat. I wasn't sure if I was going to get into it. It took a me a while to warm up to At first, the story moved slow like walking in the humid summer heat. I wasn't sure if I was going to get into it. It took a me a while to warm up to Maite. She's not the most likable character at first, but my tune changed by the end. The reading was easy so I kept going. I'm glad I did. The slow movement mirrored Maite's life at that time. Going through the motions, unhappy, but didn't have enough money to make changes. She lived in her fantasy world.
I immediately liked Elvis. I really enjoyed the switching between the POV of Maite and Elvis. Each chapter and each scene added a little bit more to the plot, building the intrigue and danger until it naturally sped up to a satisfying crescendo at the end....more
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