Advantages: High quality of writing Disadvantages: Very slow moving story that fails it ignite
...I was looking at the list of books that have been written by Donna Leon the other day, and realised there were a couple I still hadn’t tried. So with that in mind when I was in my local bookshop the other day I looked for them and found ...
Advantages: Brunetti, the main character. The setting of Venice. Disadvantages: No fire in the storyline
As a fan of the authoress Donna Leon, I couldn't wait to start reading 'The Death of Faith' first published in 1997 by Macmillan. Normally I can get through a 'Leon' book very quickly, but this book, sadly, did not match any of the other good Leon storie ...
Advantages: As addictive and relentless as MDT-48... Disadvantages: Some plot turns a little contrived
...This is an intensely readable, taut and compelling novel. The pace is fast and relentless and grabs your attention from the very first page.
Eddie is enjoying a life of amiable mediocrity. He's an educated under-achiever working in publishing and boast ...
Advantages: Well thought out crime thriller Disadvantages: None
...I discovered this novel on a visit to my local Car Boot sale the other week. It was one of those novels I couldn’t resist; a crime novel for just 25p that I think is amazing. At this price I thought even if I didn’t like the book I could ...
Advantages: I found the style of writing took my there. I was in the book along with the characters. Disadvantages: In my opinion it should not be treated as a casual read. Make sure you have the time to enjoy ev
Another Connelly beauty. I found it fast paced with readable prose and gripping storylines. I couldn't put it down until the last page. Superb. Michael Connelly's use of the English language is very very readable. The characters are believable and the ...
