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Summary: P is for Perplexed
Review: I waited axiously for this book to be released as I have with all of the Alphabet Murders. After finishing "P", I quickly logged on to Amazon to see if my book had the right number of pages! I was sure my copy was defective and was missing a chapter. I read the other reviews and found most people felt the same way. Where was the ending? Did one person do it? Did two? Both scenarios were suggested but not proven. I was very disappointed in this book and I'm hoping "Q" answers my questions.
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Summary: P is for perception!
Review: I have read the earlier reviews posted here and wondered what book some of the reviewers read. Although the ending doesn't spell everything out for you, if you read it carefully, all the loose ends have been tied up by then. The final question about who killed Dow Purcell and why he was killed is answered in the last few pages with a discovery by Kinsey and a few subtle clues from the behavior of two of the characters. The subplots prove to be interesting, especially the one involving Kinsey's need for a new office. It is through another of the subplots (Henry working on Rosie's sister's medical bills)that Kinsey gets a better understanding of how the Medicare scam at the nursing home worked. But even that is another red herring as to the reason for Dr. Purcell's death. Was it murder, was it suicide? Did the money missing from his bank account have anything do do with his death? And if it was murder, who did it--his ex-wife, his business partners, his current wife's ex-husband, etc? Throughout the book, Kinsey takes some risks and find herself in potentially dangerous situations. The book ends while she waits for the police, and she has once again put herself in peril. The ending at this point keeps us wondering--knowing she is in danger and not knowing until the next installment if she escapes this situation unscathed. My perception of the book seems to be different from many of the early reviews especially in regard to the ending. I think it is a well written book with a neatly wrapped ending. If you are not perceptive and cannot read between the lines and see how Sue Grafton neatly wrapped up the story line about the Hevener brothers, or the murder of Dr. Purcell, then you might not appreciate the ending of the book. I think through the deft writing of Ms. Grafton, we are left with Kinsey in peril. You have to believe that the main character will not be killed off or what would be the point of her working on the next in the series? Too bad we have to wait a year for "Q"!
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Summary: P is for Peeyew.
Review: I love the Kinsey Millhone series and rushed right out to buy this latest alphabet mystery. Unfortunately, "P is for Peril" disappoints. What happened? Was it ghosted? It has none of the wit and zing of the Kinsey Millhone character that has made this series such a treasure. It's at least two re-writes and one copy editing short of finished. Let's hope "Q" finds Sue back to her excellent writing. Kinsey is one of my favorite literary characters and I miss her.
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Summary: "P" is for Predictable"
Review: Perhaps by Z, Ms. Grafton will give her readers a quality story. I'm forever hopeful (even after 15 mediocre attempts) because I think her heroine, Kinsey Milhone, deserves better. Certainly, we readers do. If you want a quick summer read while you're at the beach that won't take too much attention away from the "sights," then this is perfect. If, on the other hand, you'd like to be challenged by a good plot or moved by deep thoughts and emotions, may I suggest another author. Maybe "Q" should be for "Quit".
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Summary: I am tired of books with "slapped on" endings!
Review: I gave P is for Peril 3 stars because for most of the book, I found the story to be interesting. I do enjoy Kinsey. She herself is a unique character. The story, though slow in parts, was overall very readable. I would not call it spellbinding, but it could hold its own with other mysteries. There are two separate storylines and the one with the brothers is by far better. Nursing home fraud just doesn't have the pizzazz of a good old fashioned family murder. Unfortunately, there is the end of the book. I do realize that all stories must come to an end, but I really am tired of endings that are so out of sync with the rest of the story. In this book, we are taken through the plot lines rather carefully. Then at the end, the detailed plot stops, and the story is abruptly over. No real explanation, no post scripts, just "the end". This is not the case of a story left hanging so that there can be a sequel, the narrrative just ends without a real tying up of the story threads. This slap-dash ending of stories has become way too common in recent books I have read. It really makes me wonder if these authors have commitments to write a book every X number of years and the time of publication gets near, so the ending of the book suffers. I just don't like to have invested my time in a novel and then feel like I have been short changed because of a unsatisfactory ending.
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Summary: What did I miss?
Review: I'm an avid fan of Sue Grafton, owning and waiting for any books from this author. I feel like I've also had the last chapter missing. I'm still not sure who did it! I work for a large hospital and she still lost me on parts of the Medicare fraud issues. (Who in the heck is Paulie?). I think I'll just keep checking other reviews so I can get a clue. I hope Ms. Grafton will go back to her other summary endings.
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Summary: Every bit as good and possibly better than her other books
Review: I love her style of writing. This book is as good as it gets. The action moves at the right pace. The story was interesting and the sub plot added a bit of interest. I knew I wouldn't put it down when I started reading. Sue Grafton does a great job of description without getting bogged down. I found the description of a cold and rain soaked fall in California very enjoyable. A book well worth reading. Must we wait another year for "Q"?
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Summary: P is for DisaPpointment !
Review: My title makes as much sense as her ending! Although I have always enjoyed the Grafton ABC series, this was a huge disappointment! The ending is...........well, not there! And, although I do prefer to "figure it out on my own", I seek that finality of conclusion that is lacking in this book. I truly believe that the publisher/printer has ommitted the final chapter!
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Summary: P is for Perplexed
Review: I was thoroughly engrossed in the latest in this Alphabet Mystery Series, but I must admit, while I "think" I know what happened, I'm not sure.... I'm perplexed. I too, like many other reviewers, was searching the end of my book looking for another chapter or epilogue. It ended so abruptly that its almost as if someone came in and knocked off Sue Grafton as she was writing. Ummm? My only hope is that at the beginning of "Q is for Quacky" or whatever she calls it, that she will fill us in on the actual results of "P is for Peril".
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Summary: She is working on her writing skills
Review: The writing style of her early books was pretty hit and miss. In general those books were pretty meagre and skimpy. It's clear from this new book that she has improved dramatically! The time and effort she put into this book really shows. Maybe she is just writing one book a year know so she has time to do a good job with the writing. Congrats to the author!
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