Jane M.

No chemistry

Revisado: 08-25-24

The plot held such promise, but there was no chemistry between the main characters. I liked them when they were not together, but when they were together, they brought out the worst in each other.

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Storyline and narrators excellent

Revisado: 06-23-24

+ Unexpected twist …but still within reason.
- A bit tired of books describing (most) male characters as unattractive, over-sexed, vindictive, petty, and criminal while (most) women are attractive, smart, competent, savvy and written to deliver a smack down to the men.

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Great story w/ creepy bad guys and survival training

Revisado: 06-21-24

No complaints: exciting atypical story, well drawn characters (especially psychopathic killers), lots of action, excellent narration and fascinating info in fire fighting and SERE

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Creative storyline, excellent narrator

Revisado: 06-19-24

Characters were well developed and engaging. Touch a fantasy – wish there had been more visual descriptions of the fantastical characters!

Excessive descriptions on non-essentials where brevity would have been better. For example, an in depth description of the computer set up and diet regimen became boring. There seemed to be a lot of filler rather than plot-forward scenes.

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simply a great story

Revisado: 05-01-24

Great characters, great murder mystery without excessive gore, a touch of fantasy, and enthralling periods of tension (AKA wanted to fast forward).

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Fine finish for the sixth ‘sis’

Revisado: 04-19-24

Very formulaic, therefore obviously predictable, but still very fun. All the characters are engaging.

Mrs. Beaton was in a prime period of writing during the 80s, but it’s also obvious she ran out of new storylines for the girls and stumbled her way to finish the series.

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The book personified: “riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”

Revisado: 04-19-24

Complex and detailed plot, convoluted conclusion, multiple well–drawn characters- I found myself scratching my head, but continued reading.

I enjoyed the book but would not recommend falling asleep while listening. You will be lost if you don’t bookmark your pre-lights out place.

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Agatha has FINALLY been humanized. She’s matured and is more likable, approachable, and realistic. 

Revisado: 03-07-24

Agatha is a nice person! She retains self absorption over aging, but is “kinder and gentler“. I find her likable and more sensible. I also appreciate her self-control and clearheaded thinking with Partners. She enjoys her physicality, but also knows that certain men and their plans do not coincide with who she is. (I agree with another reviewer who said she should end up with Charles)
The plot line is both clean and twisty. Bottom line, I enjoyed this book, much more than earlier books, 

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Two bears, unexpected story twists and a traditional family.

Revisado: 03-07-24

I always enjoy Box’s stories. As always, there is a major plot line, with other secondary stories derived from past books, characters and places (and yes, Judge Hewitt is still grousing around ) I truly appreciate when Box moves the family storyline forward in time but remains true to the characters personalities. The family ages with dignity, relationships are family oriented, and healthy. Joe Pickett remains a solid husband, protective father, and professional -to-a-fault game warden. His wife is a caring mother (no apologies for maternal drives); an intelligent, insightful, strong helpmate. Pickett loves, depends upon, values and respects .

I would like to know what happened to the “traditional family” storyline? (…. scary term nowadays….) Most books show dominant, unteachable, pseudo- dominatrix women who rebel against the authoritarian hierarchy (aka: bosses) or their teams advise. They tend to be contrary to traditional female gifts – compassion, maternal (yes,,I just said ‘maternal’) are at best create inner angst, at worse, totally ignored. The men are often portrayed as stupid, incompetent, and unnecessary.
To conclude – I finished my rant, and read the book

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Definitely different than other works…

Revisado: 09-29-22

…. and also different from the tv series version. Also, the usual personality traits seems to be exaggerated. Piorot surpasses self importance becoming arrogant while Hastings surpasses cluelessness becoming moronic.

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