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Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead (Claire DeWitt Mysteries, #1)
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Claire DeWitt is probably one of the most unique characters I've ever read in a mystery book. She has a "bible" that she goes by written by her idol French detective Jacques Silette, she doesn't mind using a few drugs to enhance her abilities, and she believes she is the world's greatest detective.
Several of those very qualities got on my nerves at times during the book.
Lord, forgive my sins, of which there are too fucking many to count.
Then there were times I liked her. She fully admits her troubles and does not mind if people think she is bat shit crazy.
New Orleans after the storm...
A respected DA goes missing and his nephew hires Claire to find out what happened to him. He went missing a few days after Katrina hit and no one wants to talk about what happened to him.
New Orleans is really the star of this book. That mystical city is showcased here in a way that most books just don't begin to touch on.
It's a haunting book that's not fast paced but rather streams along and pushes you to think about the why's and why not's of a person's disappearance.
Several of those very qualities got on my nerves at times during the book.
Lord, forgive my sins, of which there are too fucking many to count.
Then there were times I liked her. She fully admits her troubles and does not mind if people think she is bat shit crazy.
New Orleans after the storm...
A respected DA goes missing and his nephew hires Claire to find out what happened to him. He went missing a few days after Katrina hit and no one wants to talk about what happened to him.
"The client already knows the solution to his mystery. But he doesn't want to know. He doesn't hire a detective to solve his mystery. He hires a detective to prove that his mystery can't be solved."
New Orleans is really the star of this book. That mystical city is showcased here in a way that most books just don't begin to touch on.
It's a haunting book that's not fast paced but rather streams along and pushes you to think about the why's and why not's of a person's disappearance.
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July 23, 2014
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January 9, 2015
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January 13, 2015
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Jen wrote: "Until you just reminded me of it, I totally forgot about this book. I actually didn't like it much (probably would be 2 stars if I read it now), but I agree with you about the setting. Think you'..."
I don't think I will move on to book 2..It's one of those...it was ok books for me. I actually almost went with a 2 star too..I just didn't really connect with anyone in the book.
Seems everyone tries to get to cutesy with these books nowadays. If she just stuck with the mystery and setting (which really shines), she would of had a nice solid book. Instead she throws in the whole, greatest detective in the world, and the Silette nonsense. That part was utterly ridiculous and absurd. Every line from the "bible" she quotes, including the one you listed, don't strike me as insightful or genius, but rather the ravings of a lunatic.
Dan 2.0 wrote: "Seems everyone tries to get to cutesy with these books nowadays. If she just stuck with the mystery and setting (which really shines), she would of had a nice solid book. Instead she throws in th..."Yes!! Exactly...I lost count of how many times she referred to herself as the World's Greatest Detective..good grief. I think she was just too frigging stoned. Those quotes were weird.
Yeah, "The client already knows the solution to his mystery." Really? Um...don't think so Claire. Freaking idiot! Pass the pipe. :P
Dan 2.0 wrote: "Yeah, "The client already knows the solution to his mystery." Really? Um...don't think so Claire. Freaking idiot! Pass the pipe. :P"LOL!! Her brains cells were definitely burned out.
great review, Shelby! I love books like this :)
Kathe wrote: "great review, Shelby! I love books like this :)"Thanks Kathe :)
Jennifer wrote: "Terrific review, Shelby xx"Thanks Jennifer!
That sounds quite intriguing! Great review, Shelby!
Alienortothemoon� wrote: "That sounds quite intriguing! Great review, Shelby!"Thanks..it's an unique book
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienortothemoon� wrote: "That sounds quite intriguing! Great review, Shelby!"Thanks..it's an unique book"
It seems to be! And I love when the settings are well-done and not only a random background :)
Alienortothemoon� wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienortothemoon� wrote: "That sounds quite intriguing! Great review, Shelby!"Thanks..it's an unique book"
It seems to be! And I love when the settin..."
New Orleans is very much alive in this book. :)
TERRIFIC review Shelby!! :)xoxoxo
Patty ❤️❤️ Belongs To ❤️Kellan❤️Jesse❤️ and Archer❤️❤️ wrote: "TERRIFIC review Shelby!! :)xoxoxo"
Thanks Ms. Patty..I just saw your pic with that hottie and swooned! LOL
LOL!!My knees were knocking.
I have another pic with him but I look so incredibly happy in that pic, I am too embarrassed to post it!! LOL
Patty ❤️❤️ Belongs To ❤️Kellan❤️Jesse❤️ and Archer❤️❤️ wrote: "LOL!!My knees were knocking.
I have another pic with him but I look so incredibly happy in that pic, I am too embarrassed to post it!! LOL"
I probably would have licked him and ended up in jail! LOL
Someone did lick him the last time I went!We were told no licking!! LOL
Patty ❤️❤️ Belongs To ❤️Kellan❤️Jesse❤️ and Archer❤️❤️ wrote: "Someone did lick him the last time I went!We were told no licking!! LOL"
No licking!! that's just blasphemy!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!I think someone licked his face.
Come on that's nasty!!!! LOL
Wouldn't you punch someone if they did that to you??
If it was some really busted looking dude?
I mean if it was Ian I would happily let him lick my face but you just know it was some gross looking chick licking his face!!!
Patty ❤️❤️ Belongs To ❤️Kellan❤️Jesse❤️ and Archer❤️❤️ wrote: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!I think someone licked his face.
Come on that's nasty!!!! LOL
Wouldn't you punch someone if they did that to you??
If it was some really busted looking dude?
I mean if it was I..."
True..I would probably use hand sanitizer on my face..I'm a germ a phobic..I just can't!! I actually wash my hands at work so much that my hands are awful. (I'm a nurse)..I just can't.
See!!You would punch that person out!!
I just thought how nasty that must have been for him!! LOL
BUT in a different circumstance let's say in the bedroom, I bet it's a better experience!! LOL
You're gonna make your skin dry out using too much hand sanitizer!!! :)
Patty ❤️❤️ Belongs To ❤️Kellan❤️Jesse❤️ and Archer❤️❤️ wrote: "See!!You would punch that person out!!
I just thought how nasty that must have been for him!! LOL
BUT in a different circumstance let's say in the bedroom, I bet it's a better experience!! LOL
You..."
I know! hand sanitizer is awful..we tell people all the time not to over do it..that's one of those do as I say not as I do things. *hides in shame*
Poor guy..I bet his face was priceless when she did that!
I felt really bad.Bet he was beyond disgusted and pissed but had to play it cool since all his fans were there. :)
Patty ❤️❤️ Belongs To ❤️Kellan❤️Jesse❤️ and Archer❤️❤️ wrote: "I felt really bad.Bet he was beyond disgusted and pissed but had to play it cool since all his fans were there. :)"
You know..that just makes me like him more..he didn't want to hurt anyones feelings. He is a cutie pie.
He really is!!
I love New Orleans settings! Sounds like an interesting book :)
Rachel ♥Reads Ravenously� wrote: "I love New Orleans settings! Sounds like an interesting book :)"I love New Orleans too. I read a really good book back when I was younger and wish I could remember what is was..I think about it often...argghh old age.
I like this review,which reminds me of victims of the earthquakes that recently happened in Japan.By the way,what's happened with lots of hearts❓Makes me really happy.
Think you'll check out book #2?