I will forever maintain that John Connolly is the finest "writer" working in crime fiction today. I may not always understand what is happening or allI will forever maintain that John Connolly is the finest "writer" working in crime fiction today. I may not always understand what is happening or allow myself to fully believe some of the other-worldly contexts and situations, but I know that as I am reading a Connolly novel I am enveloped by a mastery of the English language that is impressive while not arrogant....more
Beautifully illustrated and a compelling story. I am not as much of a fan of this paperback version because the panels are so small and sometimes hardBeautifully illustrated and a compelling story. I am not as much of a fan of this paperback version because the panels are so small and sometimes hard to see....more
I'm really not sure what I read. Numerous times I considered putting the book aside but I kept reading with the hope that there was some big reveal atI'm really not sure what I read. Numerous times I considered putting the book aside but I kept reading with the hope that there was some big reveal at the end or a twist. There was a twist, I'll admit that, but it was unfulfilling and unexciting and it just left me disappointed....more
A very fast read despite its size, somewhat dated now that it's over 20 years old. Somewhat predictable, but on the whole an enjoyable read.A very fast read despite its size, somewhat dated now that it's over 20 years old. Somewhat predictable, but on the whole an enjoyable read....more
As with the previous book in this series, this is about Brodie and Taylor, not necessarily the mystery itself. It's the interplay between the two charAs with the previous book in this series, this is about Brodie and Taylor, not necessarily the mystery itself. It's the interplay between the two characters, their tension (and sexual tension), which drives the story. The mystery here was fine, maybe a bit convoluted and twisty-turny, but enough to keep me hooked and turning the pages....more
There's a reason why he practically created this entire genre of fiction. He is that much of a master. is the mystery here so compelling? Not really--There's a reason why he practically created this entire genre of fiction. He is that much of a master. is the mystery here so compelling? Not really-- is there much doubt as to the outcome? Not really that either. But you don't read this book for the mystery- you read it for the courtroom tension, the inner workings of the trial, the minutiae and details of cross-examination. He is the best at it....more
Similar in structure and tone to "Hotel" though nowhere near as compelling, the inner-workings of a hospital in the 1950s is captured in an interestinSimilar in structure and tone to "Hotel" though nowhere near as compelling, the inner-workings of a hospital in the 1950s is captured in an interesting, melodramatic, though definitely outdated read....more
I really enjoyed this book, although it did feel a bit long at times. It is classic Demille (all of his male characters are basically the same) but a I really enjoyed this book, although it did feel a bit long at times. It is classic Demille (all of his male characters are basically the same) but a scary look at the country with an ending that was both upsetting and satisfying....more
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