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Summary: Difficult to believe, but just as difficult to put down!
Review: I usually read two or three books at a time...except when an author "grabs me" as Deaver did in The Devil's Teardrop. I ordered the books on 9/1, received it on 9/3, read it on 9/4, and have loaned it to a friend.While some aspects of the plot were unbelieveable, and some (the "click") incomprehensible, Deaver knows how to keep his readers turning the pages. His characters are always interesting, and reasonably real. Unlike a few other reviewers, I enjoyed Kincaid's loyalty to his children, and the mixed emotions he experienced in dealing with two conflicting desires. The plot centers around a madman, programmed only to kill (it would have been nice to have Deaver explain how this creature came to exist), and to respond only to the specific instructions--or lack thereof--from the "real" killer. The Digger came across as an automoton, and perhaps could have been a robot, had the book been science fiction. From a human vantage point...he can't exist. The weakest part of the book is the ending...somewhat predictable, even if left open for a sequel. Overall, Deaver is unique to the genre, and always delivers a compulsive read.
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Summary: A mediocre thriller that follows a set routine.
Review: For first-time readers of Jeffery Deaver, Devil's Teardrop may stand out as a significant thriller. Viewed in the context of his other novels, it quickly becomes tiresome as Mr. Deaver simply follows the same gimmickry he used in most of his other books -- using a character to exit his or her "safe" role in the book to assume the character of the main fiend. As a result, the reader is left only with trying to figure out whom the fiend is and how he or she will play out his or her role. Please, Mr. Deaver, you do a very good job of describing villainry and in this case it's a shame that you leave most of the enormity of this fiend until the very end. Abandon the gimmickry and try a new style, one that will truly entice the reader. For those willing to read other books by this author, I suggest The Bone Collector. It is by far the best Mr. Deaver has written, and depends lesser on his standard trick writing.
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Summary: Wonderful. A spine-tingler of the first rank.
Review: the best book I've read since The Triumph and the Glory--this is a winner from first to last--i enjoyed the setting in particular, but the characterization was the best this author has done--much improved over his earlier work--The Devil's Teardrop would make a great movie--i hope to see it in a theatre in a year or two--
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Summary: Terrific Read!
Review: Another excellent effort from Jeffrey Deaver. Parker Kincaid is not quite as interesting a character as Lincoln Rhyme (who makes an appearance in this book), but Deaver is a master at interesting and believable plot twists. Keep 'em coming Jeffrey!
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Summary: Compared to the Bone Collector, this was merely an okay read
Review: This book was okay, but nothing special. I especially disliked the character's frequent, annoying thoughts of his children - it just rang phoney to me. I guess I just expected more, having read A Maiden's Grave, The Bone Collector and Coffin Dancer, but this book just didn't capture my attention. I didn't keep reading because the story was gripping and exciting, I kept reading because I wanted to make sure that it was going to end the way I thought it would. It did.
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Summary: Stunning; Thrill packed; Heart pounding; Excellent read.
Review: Don't start this book, if you don't have time to finish it in one sitting. You can't turn the pages fast enough. Deaver is a surpreme story teller. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I am a huge fan of Clancy, Grisham, Higgins, Cussler, King, Follett, MacDonald, Koontz, and Coonts. I've got to say, I am impressed, and look for Deaver to achieve similar recognition as the aforementioned author's enjoy today.
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Summary: The first book I've stayed up all night to finish.
Review: I've read most of Jeffery Deaver's books and enjoyed them all, but this is the first book that I've not been able to put down! Detail, pacing and plot are all perfectly aligned, and the characters were more likeable than characters in some of his other novels.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!!! Mr. Deaver's best yet!!
Review: Mr. Deaver demonstrates he is truly the master of suspense. Hang on to your seat!!
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Summary: A good read with an interesting plot but...
Review: Overall I enjoyed Devil's Teardrop, but found some the latter shifts in plot to be incredibly far fetched, and much too simplistically introduced. One could easily tell that Mr. Deaver simply wanted to interject surprises into the plot (which is a good thing when done right) however it could have been so much better. As these surprising occurences just took place, I found myself shaking my head and simply saying "yeah, right." And then of course, later there would be a very simplistic explanation for the shift interjected later in the text. One thing that was never explained however, was the "click" that occurred during the Digger's thought process.
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Summary: I "DUG" IT
Review: I agree...it was an excellent read although I was craving a more malevolent, Professor Moriarity-type mastermind of a 'bad guy' at the end. This villain was a little too pedestrian in some ways although quite diabolical. I loved the 'cameo' by Lincoln Rhyme and although I thought I had the ending figured out, I hadn't. Deaver is way too clever. I finished it in one weekend. This is the fourth of Deaver's book I have read but I still have to give the nod to "The Bone Collector."
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