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Summary: For The Real Blood And Gore Reader
Review: My biggest problem with this book is its lack of artifice; I figured out who the killer was almost from the start. This villian is a fiend who tortures, mutilates, and kills for fun and profit. Personally this is not "Thrilling" to me; it's sick and it is a substitute for plot, character development, and ambience. Author Margolin is about as subtle as a mace and chain. My regret is that I finished it.
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Summary: Unbelievably Bad
Review: I have read other books by Phillip Margolin which I enjoyed but this one was REALLY lame ! I wouldn't recommend even investing the money in a new paperback of this one ! I could see "who done it" from the first time the guilty character appeared on the scene. None of the characters were the least bit believable. How could people this dumb make it through medical /or law school (they're all doctors or attorneys).
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Summary: Couldn't put it down...
Review: I know it is a cliche but I literally couldn't put this book down. I picked it up before flying from LA to Chicago & read almost half the book before landing. Quite amazing for me who often suffers from a short attention-span. To each his own but I found this book to be quite clever; a nice relaxing fun reading escape from my heavier HR literature. I loved that I couldn't figure out what was coming next or who the real killer was...til just 25 pgs to the end. I found it a most enjoyable read that was intelligently written. Funny...I discovered I had read Gone, But Not Forgotten last year & loved that book too...not realizing it was penned by the same brilliant writer. Thank you, Mr. Margolin. There's a writer for everyone. You're the one for me! :)
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Summary: Insulting
Review: This book is simple to the point of being insulting to the reader. The reader will know the killer immediately and what's worse he won't really care. Phillip Margolin should offer readers a refund for the time and money they spend on this book.
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Summary: Like Chinese food: fairly tasty, but it doesn't last
Review: I have read all of Margolin's books except the first one. All of them were satisfactory when I read them, but when I pick them out from my bookshelf now I can hardly remember what they were about! I think the same thing will happen to Wild Justice: there is nothing really bad with it, but it is so forgettable I bet all the characters and the story will disappear in the mist of time faster than most.Why is that? It's because the characters are flat and the story is disconnected from reality in some way; you don't get a feeling of being there. The female hero is nice enough, but she is so grey it's unbelievable. The story failed to shock me (as most reviewers in the cover claimed to have been) because it was too outlandish. Besides, after a third of the book it was pretty obvious who the culprit was. In a whodunit I want be to surprised, but be surprised by a logical conclusion. Are you looking for some easy entertainment while on a beach, a bus, or an airplane? By all means, read Wild Justice. Looking for something in this genre but with more substance? Try e.g. Richard North Patterson.
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Summary: Pulp fiction - nothing more, nothing less
Review: The story moves along at a fairly quick pace because of all the dialog, not because of all the action. The main character, Amanda Jaffe, is written so thinly that I could barely remember her name long enough to write this review. As with all pulp fiction, we're given a red herring to chase around, and I must admit Margolin, the author, did a good job with this character. He's well developed and easy to hate. Unfortunately, since he's thrown right in front of us, we can automatically discount him as a suspect. The coup de grace happens midway through the book when Amanda unwittingly has sex (in graphic detail) with the real "evil-doer". If you're looking for a quick read with gruesome acts of violence, this is your book. If you're looking for something substantial, with well written characters and page-turning suspence, I'd look elsewhere.
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Summary: Overrated
Review: This has to be one of the most poorly written books I have ever read. The unbelievable plot borders on silliness, with cardboard characters, and a ridiculous romance thrown in. The protagonist Amanda Jaffe has to be one of the stupidest characters in recent years. This book is written to move at a fast pace, and as a result some detail that may have saved this book from being what it is was not included. One reviewer compared this book to Thomas Harris' Red Dragon. I can't imagine a greater insult to Thomas Harris' masterpiece. Save yourself some money and skip this one.
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Summary: Boring book
Review: Pretty predictable. Gratitous gruesomeness. Cardboard characters. Plodding plot. Ridiculous read. Stupid story.
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Summary: Predictable to the point of boredom
Review: You know it's a bad sign when the only thing that keeps you interested in a murder mystery is hoping someone else is going to die soon. Margolin is a talented writer, but I guessed who the killer was *very* early on, and so none of the suspense worked after that. Definitely not up to the standard of some of his other novels.
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Summary: Great Plot Twist
Review: If you are a mystery fan, you will love this book. Although I figured out the killer 1/2 way through it was still a fun read. I especially LOVED the ending. Buy it, you won't be disappointed!
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