Rating: Summary: Another exciting stop in Kinsey's investagations! Review: "L"is for Lawless was an enthralling laugh-out-loud book. Sue Grafton created another group of off-beat characters that were added to a fast-moving surprising story. Just becuase it's not a typicall who-dunit it's still worth the time. It is full with many twists I for one didn't see coming. Straight till the very end. I gave it four stars because at times it was confusing to follow.
Rating: Summary: L is for Low Review: An example of modern pulp fiction at its low point. A book well worth missing.
Rating: Summary: L is for Listless Review: Grafton lost momentum in this book, though she regains it in M is for Malice. This is the first Kinsey Millhone book that I didn't read straight through. I put it down for several weeks in mid-read, and finished it only out of loyalty. If you haven't read it yet, skip it and go on to M. Don't give up on the series, though!
Rating: Summary: Turn on the radio!! Review: I don't ususally trash an audiobook but this one left me wanting to listen to fingernails on a blackboard instead. The reader does not do hillbilly accents well, the plot was ridiculous and the quality was bad (I had to continually change the volume). Please stop. This one hurt.
Rating: Summary: One of Grafton's Best! Kinsey Solves Another Puzzle Yet Review: I enjoyed this book very much and thought that it was one of Grafton's best.As a favor to her friend and landlord Henry, Kinsey agrees to solve a case involving Henry's buddy Johnny Lee who was deceased. The agreement was that Kinsey would solve it pro bono, being that it would be the most simple case to solve. Wrong! Instead, the case is much deeper than Kinsey ever thought possible, and curiosity getting the better of her, Kinsey goes all the way with it. Especially when she sees the house getting broken into, and two people escaping with a duffle bag, headed for the airport. Was it a duffle bag of stolen money? It had to be. Kinsey follows the crazy couple to the airport, and flys with them way across the US to see what they're up to. In the process, Kinsey gets herself into trouble and danger is ahead all the way. If she gets out of this one alive, it'll be a miracle!
Rating: Summary: Entertaining, if lightweight Review: I found this book to be amusing, if not great literature. Kinsey Millhone was a lot less obnoxious than modern female detectives usually are. The language was breezy, especially in the beginning, but the plot was miles below Agatha Christie's inventions. I would re-read this book on a night when I want something light, but I wouldn't call it unforgettable.
Rating: Summary: Probably her weakest so far. Review: I have now read all of Sue Grafton's books and am anxiously awaiting her "O". I totally disagree with one of the reviewers who mentioned (among others) Mary Higgins Clark as being a better mystery writer. I give Clark's novels to my son-in-law (who is French and who's English is good but not strong) because they are easy reading. It is too bad if anyone happens to pick this one up as their first example of Kinsey Millhone. Miss Grafton left too many loose ends in "Lawless". None the less, Grafton's wit, storylines, character presentation, and knowledge of her subject matter win point after point after point with me.
Rating: Summary: One of the greatest mystery writers Review: I love Sue Grafton. I like the firey attitude of her character Kinsey. I have read all of her books, and i am waiting for her newest one to come out.
Rating: Summary: Not one of the best in the series! Review: I must say I was a little disappointed in this book. It just wasn't as interesting as the others, which I have really enjoyed. I really like the main characters in the series, especially Kinsey and Henry, so I dutifully read on. However, I hope Sue Grafton returns to her usually more interesting story lines in the next books. I hope Sue isn't losing interest in this series, like Patricia Cornwall seems to be doing in her series. Take your time Sue, even if I have to wait longer between books in order to get a better story, it would be worth it.
Rating: Summary: One of Sue Grafton's best - hooked me on the whole series! Review: I picked up Sue Grafton's "L" is for "Lawless" because I've always loved a good murder mystery. I started with Ed McBain's 87th Precinct series years ago and I've been hooked ever since. Sue Grafton's "alphabet" series were the first mysteries I'd read where the private eye was a woman. She's smart and tough, but she's neither brilliant nor fearless -- she knows when to bring her gun! This book has TV movie written all over it - you can envision the whole story as you read it. Valerie Bertinelli IS Kinsey Millhone
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