This book started strong but lost me at the end. The first 75% was good - Salander was kicking ass and being inscrutable, the mystery was interesting.This book started strong but lost me at the end. The first 75% was good - Salander was kicking ass and being inscrutable, the mystery was interesting. The big reveal just seemed totally implausible though. This book wasn’t bad (apart from the ending) but it doesn’t have the clever complexity of the original trilogy. ...more
I loved the Percy Jackson books and the Tres Navarre crime series so thought I'd better read this too. The genre wasn't really my thing - I prefer chaI loved the Percy Jackson books and the Tres Navarre crime series so thought I'd better read this too. The genre wasn't really my thing - I prefer character-driven books to suspense novels - so I'm only giving this three stars. The book was clever and had lots of twists but I simply didn't like the characters as much as in Riordan's other books. However, if you like Harlan Coben-style novels with plenty of twists then I reckon this book is worth checking out....more
I probably did the author a disservice by reading two of his books back-to-back. Coben definitely likes lots of twists in his books and this seems to I probably did the author a disservice by reading two of his books back-to-back. Coben definitely likes lots of twists in his books and this seems to define his style, which loses some of its freshness when you read two books in a row. My GR friend James has written a far better review on this book (which I don't know how to link to on an iPad sorry) where he notes that Coben takes the twists one step too far for some readers' liking. I think I might be one of these readers. I have a coworker with all of his books and will borrow more, but perhaps more sparingly in future....more
A fun thriller which kept me up late a couple of nights running. The plot was clever although the characters weren't particularly engaging. PersonallyA fun thriller which kept me up late a couple of nights running. The plot was clever although the characters weren't particularly engaging. Personally I thought the ending was rubbish, but the twists and turns throughout the bulk of the book still made it a worthwhile read....more
A fun return to the Cotswolds! This may not be Jilly Cooper at her finest, but it was still great to catch up with the horsey crowd again. Her books hA fun return to the Cotswolds! This may not be Jilly Cooper at her finest, but it was still great to catch up with the horsey crowd again. Her books have become progressively more far-fetched over the years but she can still create engaging characters and amusing social commentary. I am sad to hear that her next book will probably be her last. ...more
One of my colleagues has a wee boy with dyslexia who loved the Harry Potter books. I lent him my books (he'd borrowed the first from the library) and One of my colleagues has a wee boy with dyslexia who loved the Harry Potter books. I lent him my books (he'd borrowed the first from the library) and he kindly reciprocated by loaning me this book. Like my 8 year old friend, I loved this book and can't wait to see the movie. Bravo to JK Rowling for creating another great story, and for writing the kind of books that make an 8 year old want to persevere despite reading difficulties....more
Another great read from this author. This is my third book by Moriarty and I see a pattern emerging: well written engaging characters, intersecting stAnother great read from this author. This is my third book by Moriarty and I see a pattern emerging: well written engaging characters, intersecting story arcs and a riveting, deftly plotted ending. Really enjoyable!...more
Good in a weird way. A mystical murder mystery with great characters. I'm enjoying this series.Good in a weird way. A mystical murder mystery with great characters. I'm enjoying this series....more
This is the second book I've read by Moriarty and she's definitely found another fan. Not quite chick lit, although the themes and perspectives are boThis is the second book I've read by Moriarty and she's definitely found another fan. Not quite chick lit, although the themes and perspectives are both female. Moriarty creates likeable and 'real' characters and does an excellent job dropping bread crumbs for the reader before pulling the whole story together at the end. I'm not a girlfriend, wife or mother but the story still resonated with me (which definitely doesn't always happen with domestic-themed books). I look forward to reading more from this author....more
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