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Can't stand Ballard

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-03-25

I have enjoyed the Bosch series, but when he introduced Renee Ballard, I have lost interest. Her character is really embarrassing...she is the epitome of all of the negative assumptions people have about female law enforcement. Hard to get past how she is portrayed in every book she is a part of.

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Twists and turns

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-06-24

Enjoyed this author in a previous book and came back for more. The writing continued to keep me interested throughout, and I loved how some of the story has little hints reflected back to The Silent Patient, although you don't need to listen to one before the other. Definitely kept me guessing in the story, which I like.

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Was recommended to listen to, and was disappointed

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-06-24

Took this book from a list of hot reads and not familiar with the author. This is one of those books I was thankful when it was over. Almost EVERY character in the book is deceitful and self-centered, and it was impossible to look for someone to cheer for. A lot of parts left hanging, so I imagine there will be another book with the same characters. Even then, I would not be interested in drudging up all of the historical pains suffered from the past that were painfully covered in detail in this book.

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High ratings?

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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-06-24

First book from Megan Miranda. The story centered around things that "just so happened" to work out in her favor to keep the story going, like half of the actual book must have ended up on the cutting room floor. Was one of those books I felt a little disappointed I wasted a credit.

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Loved it!

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-07-22

Loved it, James Lee Burke is not to be listened to in an abridged version.

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Disappointed

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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-07-22

The story was too long for what it was. No chance to find any character that you cared about.

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Disappointed

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-28-22

I expected this to be entertaining, and only a couple of chapters in, I only kept listening because I had already paid for it. The author represents the main character as the worst type of stereotypical cop who is drunk, out of control, and knows he is hard to love, yet the author does nothing to change your mind or feel any sympathy for him. The storyline goes on and on without any thought, and every event that occurs just happens to "fall into place" making the story predictable in parts. The relationships between each character are never fully developed, to the point I thought I was listening to an abridged version of the book. Disappointed, for sure.

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okay

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-01-22

Got to be kind of slow. Left a lot of questions in some places. Predictable in others.

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Loved it!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-07-21

This one was my favorite of the Cormoran Strike novels! It kept me guessing until the end! I also like how this story builds from the preceding novels...I really found myself rooting for the main characters and their on-going friendship!

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Nice listen

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-07-21

I enjoyed the story, but it was a little predictable. I was looking to be blown away, but sadly, I was not.

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