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Summary: Hooray for Kinsey Millhone
Review: After reading some of the other comments, I have to disagree with some. I too liked the "spunkier" Kinsey Millhone, but at age 35, single, etc. I think the fact that she's going through a "black" period is actually very realistic. I think what Sue Grafton is trying to do is develop Kinsey's character enough that she is able to continue on with the rest of the alphabet. Come on, we all go through changes and if Kinsey didn't, I'd find her hard to believe as a character. As far as the story line goes, I too like it better when Kinsey's in mortal danger at the end, but then, if that happened in all the stories, it would get repetitious. And I have liked some of the other episodes better, but that's the way it goes with any series (take Patricia Cornwell, for instance). So ease up guys!! And if this is the first alphabet series book you read, then shame on you. You need to start this series at the beginning to really understand the character.I for one, am looking forward to the next letter!!
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Summary: Ms. Grafton does it again!
Review: Some say that this particular series is declining in substance and style. True, "L" wasn't my favorite too, but this book as well as "N" reestablishes my faith in Grafton's talent in storytelling. This is a perfect example of greed and hatred, an unwillingness to forgive. Grafton makes the Malek brothers so real and lifelike, even I wanted to strangle them for being s.o.b's! You feel for the deceased and know why Kinsey is going to find the man/woman who did this. The ending was great in that it was left open. I love it when writers don't tell the reader everything and leave the ending up to interpretation or just guess work. All in all, a great novel. I read it in two days during my final exams. I just couldn't put it down. I can't wait for "O!"
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Summary: In search of a long-lost brother
Review: The Malek family has two problems--a long-lost brother and a missing will. When the patriarch of the family dies, it becomes imperative for three brothers to find their brother Guy, who was banished from the family many years ago. PI Kinsey Millhone looks for Guy and finds a much different man from the one who left the family many years ago. The remaining brothers seem determined to get Guy's share of the father's estate and will stop at nothing to accomplish this. When a murder occurs, Kinsey sees the Malek brothers as chief suspects. In this edition of the series, Dietz returns for another fling at romance with Kinsey and the murderer finds an interesting sort of justice.
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Summary: Not her best.
Review: M is for Malice was the first book that I read from the Sue Grafton alphabet series. The book was easy to follow and thoroughly understandable for those who have not yet read other books in the series. The plot was realistic, and I enjoyed the emotions brought about by the selfish Malek brothers and their disowned sibling who had long awaited reunion only to find nobody cares about him. This book was easy reading and suspenseful until the last page.
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