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Summary: The Dancer
Review: After reading my first J. Deaver novel called: Shallow graves I was disappointed but I wanted to give him an other try. And a thrilling ride it was!For those who didn't see The Bonecollector, featuring Deznel Washington etc. I will explain in short what the Lincoln Rhyme series are about. The main character Licoln Ryme is handicapted. He tries to direct and manoever crimescenes by radiocontact with his partner Amelia Sachs. Licolm Ryme himself is one of the best country forensic detectives, for example: when he could still walk he collected all kind of stones etc. in his free time and catalogue them correctly. Just in case if he could use them in the future. In this novel, without giving spoilers, Lincolm is asked to protect three withnesses against and find, he who calls himself The Coffin Dancer. The story is told within a the 45hours before the withnesses stand trial against an international millitary gun smuggler. It's an exciting read, it has a lot of twists. Im not giving it 5 stars because the fact is, that The Coffin Dancer is a person who kills people based on a contract. So you already know which persons The Dancer is after. 4 stars.
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Summary: Toss this one in the coffin and dance on it's grave.
Review: This story takes place primarily over the course of 45 hours. In the 32nd hour one of the principals flies from n.y., to chicago, where landing is impossible, to denver, where there are some eventual mechanical problems- call that humor - and back to n.y. by hour 42. Come on Deaver, with all your attention to detail, you think that is realistic? Although I finished the book, I found the love angles very annoying, soapy, and adolescent. I found one of the villian's incessant use of the words "wormy" a real distraction. And rather than being clever, I found the last plot twist a desperate attempt to keep the reader awake. I think Deaver has some ability to write good diversionary fiction, but it appeared he became either bored with his own work, or had a deadline to meet. This was a waste of my time, his talent.
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Summary: GREAT SUSPENSE!
Review: This book, the second in the series containing Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic criminalistic expert, and Amelia Sachs, his ex-model and former beat cop partner, follows The Bone Collector and only surpasses in greatness. This one follows the Coffin Dancer, a cruel and crafty killer-for-hire. He eludes Lincoln Rhyme, always one step ahead of the handicapped genius. In the end, as would follow Deaver's deceptive authoring technique, the plot takes a surprising turn and keeps the reader on the edge of his/her seat. You'll turn each page in anticipation, awaiting Rhyme's or the Dancer's next move/moves. Deaver deceives everyone though with his beguiling techniques. Definitely worth every second of reading. A great novel with no slow-moving parts!
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Summary: Deaver's Dastardly Disguises
Review: I have only recently entered the world of Jeffery Deaver, but I have become totally immersed in it. Anyone with an interest into forensics, psychology, or good old crime stories will enjoy this book. As in his other works I've read, Deaver fleshes out his characters in a way that gives the reader a personal connection with them, where you feel you know everything about them. Of course, he also has a habit of blowing those feeling to bits with his ingenious plot twists. This book is no exception. I was especially pleased with the "big surprise" in this novel. It caught me completely off guard. At first it seems highly illogical, but once the details are presented, it makes perfect sense. Also, Deaver once again displays his ability to intricately describe police procedures, forensic analyses, and psychological evaluations. After reading a story like this one, it is entirely possible for a reader to feel that they could solve a complex murder mystery, just by using the techniques discussed here. All in all, a marvelous book. My only complaint would be the incessant use of the word "wormy" which Deaver uses to describe the killer's feeling of unease. It tends to get old. If you can overlook that, which thankfully, I did, this one is a keeper.
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Summary: An entertaining read-nothing more
Review: This is my second Deaver thriller, the first being the high tech thriller The Blue Beyond", which I thought was much more clever than this. That book inspired me to read more of his books. This book is an entertaining thriller, with one great twist at the end, and one predictable twist which actually undermined the credibilty of the characters. It is far from a great book and the characters are not very deep; in fact just slightly more complex than your average TV mystery series.
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Summary: Typical Deaver
Review: This is another thrill-ride of a novel from Jeffery Deaver, the master of the plot twist. He brings back some of his strongest characters (Rhyme, Sachs, and company) from the Bone Collector. The plot is a little more of a thriller than a who-dun-it like The Bone Collector. However, Deaver still twists his plot enough to keep you guessing on certain points. This one is another must read. Also recommended: The Devil's Teardrop, The Blue Nowhere, and The Bone Collector - by Jeffery Deaver; Plum Island - by Nelson DeMille; 24 Hours and Mortal Fear - by Greg Iles.
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Summary: Surly and Short-Tempered - Rhyme at his Best
Review: This is the second in the series of Lincoln Rhyme books, and it's a page turner. As with all of Jeff Deaver's books, this one keeps you guessing until the end. Never think you've got the whole story with one of his books because there will be more there to surprise you. Having said that, I found that I didn't enjoy this book as much as The Bone Collector. I don't know, maybe this one is a little too "bloody" for my taste, but the mystery is great and Amelia and Lincoln enter a new stage in their relationship. Maybe because this book has so obviously got "movie" written all over it. I used to think that Stephen King was the master at writing novels for the movies, but Deaver is going to be just as successful at this. The forensics are good, but not as stunning as in the first one I found. I will continue to read the series because it is exciting reading, but I'm going back to Tempe Brennan for my forensic fix.
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Summary: A great suspense novel that twists and turns
Review: I loved this book. it is definitely the best of the rhyme series. (Although, admittedly, i have only read two.) I enjoyed the Bone Collector a great deal, and this one is even better. I fairly raced through it as Deaver kept piling on the twists and turns. His characterisation is so subtle that you don't even notice it. A sign of a truly great writer. The plot is a cracker. I'm not going to describe it, because i don't like doing that. this is a review, not a synopsis. But rest assured that it is great. it keeps you turning the pages at great, whilst the obnoxious Percey Clay seems determined to undermine Rhyme in everything he says and does. A great cast of characters, a great plot, and a great twist to the end. Some people get tired of all the twists, but what's the point? Just let the water rush over you. Enjoy them while they last.
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Summary: My favorite Rhyme so far.
Review: I liked the villan in this, I really did, and I was
impressed with how in-depth the action and plot-twisting was. I think the ending was wrong, given the twist and the
logical conclusion, but since Deaver is so in love with
Amelia as a character, I suppose I should have assumed he'd
write the ending as he did. This review is necessarily vague because I cannot give away
the genuinely delightful twists in this. It's taut reading,
enjoyable, and my personal Deaver pick.
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Summary: Not Up to Par
Review: Perhaps I shouldn't review this, because I only gave the book 100 pages, but being a professional book reviewer, I feel comfortable in feeling that if a book doesn't do it for me in the first 100 pages, it's never going to. "Coffin Dancer" is a very disappointing read after the rollercoaster of "The Bone Collector," the first Lincoln Rhyme novel. I was really anxious to read "Coffin Dancer," because I like Rhyme and Amelia Sachs so much, but it moved slow as a slug on a hot day. The only thing that drove the plot was the romance between Sachs and Rhyme; the killer could have zapped his target very early in the book [he had means and opportunity, and time] but for some mysterious reason he never bothered to pull the trigger. I wish I could recommend this Deaver outing, but I can't. I will read "Empty Chair," because I like the protagonists so much, but I'd tell others to skip "Dancer" unless they need a sleeping draught.
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