Marcia K. Schwager

Good story with stupid banter

Revisado: 04-01-24

The premise of the story is good. However, there were so many stupid moments - a seasoned spy who is afraid of bugs and refuses to use the soap bar others have used -the seasoned girlfriend spy who upon learning her spy boyfriend is with a girl in North Korea automatically thinks her boyfriend is cheating on her - the fact that an old woman in the back mountain regions of N. Korea speaks fluent English - and more.

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Another good addition to the Kate Marshall series

Revisado: 05-23-23

A good story describing a different side of British life. The early near drowning oddly didn’t really impact the story other than to put two people in the same hospital room. However, the story brought together many loose threads to weave a good yarn.

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Last two hours were worthy of Michael Connelly

Revisado: 05-09-23

This is one of my least favorite of Michael Connelly‘s books. And I’ve read them all. I did not really care for any of the characters, so I did not care what happened in the story. Two diverse to storylines were going on, and I knew they would cross eventually, but it took way too long. The lead character bumbling through the disappearance of a prostitute was ridiculous. All I could think of was are you wearing gloves? Why don’t you ask for a lawyer? He just kept bumbling on, and you knew it would be his downfall. No surprise there. The last two hours were worthy of M Connelly but it was painful getting there.

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How a reporter catches a killer story

Revisado: 12-27-22

I enjoyed the inner working of the news room and the journey from story to print. Good to see Jack and Rachel together again.

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Last 2 hours saved it from a 3 rating

Revisado: 12-04-22

The first 4/5 of this book were a solid 3 rating of a very linear story with no surprises and characters I tried but didn’t really care about. Finally the book came alive with about 2 1/2 hours left. More tightly written with actual suspense.

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A great book

Revisado: 12-01-22

As always, a great read. So much detail and heart. My only negative comments are that the prosecutor and detective seemed stereotypical. And it was odd that not more was made of no gun, no DNA on the supposed murder, no gun residue, that the victim couldn’t have been the only client over his career that didn’t pay, etc.

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Well narrated. A lot of effort for very little reward.

Revisado: 11-13-22

There were several times during this book that I almost stopped reading it. I kept saying, “where is this going? “After finishing the book I looked back and said to myself, “why was so much time spent on this part or that part of the book when they had very little to do with the whole story? “ I would not recommend this book.

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Never what they seem

Revisado: 01-17-22

It amazes me the number of twists and turns Connelly takes in his Haller series. I’ve come to enjoy Haller even more than Bosch as he’s more vulnerable ans has room to evolve.

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Too repetitive but well written

Revisado: 09-03-16

The novel by its subject required a lot of repetition as Chrissy learns about her life anew each day. It was a slowly developed story that could have moved a bit faster. However, the author does an excellent job of putting you in Chrissy's place. Well written and read.

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