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Summary: A Bad Book on Every Count
Review: I've read hundreds of police procedurals, mysteries, thrillers, fictional spy yarns, and horror tales. This is the first, so far as I can recall, that I couldn't bring myself to finish! Besides wasting $10.95 (Canadian) to buy the book, I squandered several hours struggling to reach the end--getting as far as page 328 before giving up. (Another reader-reviewer, less of a martyr than I, wrote that he "threw the book against the wall" at page 300.) I surrendered after learning from a reader that the plot has no closure--essential in this genre. Everything in this novel is substandard: ridiculous plot, boring characters (even their names are dull), plodding story line, tacky--and padded--dialogue. The author has several annoying mannerisms, including her ending many dialogue lines with 3-em dashes, presumably to indicate interruption (or maybe breathlessness). I bought the book expecting to learn something about forensic sculpting, the main character's alleged profession, but there was no evidence the author had done any serious research. It's absurd to compare this author to Patricia Cornwell, whose preparation is meticulous and who is a fine writer. Enough said, as others have made detailed comments. Who so many readers gave this hokey book four or five stars baffles me. I would rate it with NO stars if that was an option.
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Summary: Well, I didn't put it down in disgust...
Review: Maybe that's because it was given to me for free while I was in the hospital... by someone who was happy to give it away. For that matter, as soon as I got out of the hospital I passed it on to a friend who was in a car accident and can't walk. There was no suspense of disbelieve. I have more faith in the existence of santa claus than I do in the circumstances surrounding the pseudo-characters found in this novel.
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Summary: Excellent read!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery! In fact, i had a difficult time putting it down!
Rating:
Summary: A Bad Book on Every Count
Review: Iris Johansen does it again with another great book that could easily be made into a television movie or series. The novel shows a great command of words and literature. The detective work and mystery are great, but the characterization is superb!
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Summary: contrary to other reviews, a good book!
Review: i really enjoyed this book. i read the other reviews and even though she's a sappy character, i like the plot and the idea around the facial reconstructions. I also really enjoyed the character logan. worth reading
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Summary: Tight, Detailed, but not much thrill!
Review: I liked the story, but it wasn't exactly a nail biter. I enjoyed the way the story weaved the characters together and each one had good depth. However, the main character seemed too super human. Over all, it was an interesting tail, but it won't keep you awake at night thinking about it.
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Summary: Who is That Dead President?
Review: Eve Duncan's daughter Bonnie is killed by a serial killer and her body was never found. Eve becomes a forensic sculptor and puts faces on the skulls of unidentified murdered children so their parents can finally take them home. She knows Bonnie is dead, but she's still looking. Kinda gruesome.Billionaire John Logan wants Eve to construct a face to skull he has. She resists, finally assents because someone is pressuring her not to and apparently that same someone doesn't want Eve to succeed. There are many twists and turns in this five star suspense thriller, though some Johansen fans may not be happy as the romance defiantly takes a back seat to the suspense. I loved this book. It's the first in a series and I'm starting the next one tomorrow. Again, this was a great five star read. Reviewed submitted by Captain Katie Osborne
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