Rating: Summary: "O" IS FOR OUTLAW Review: This book, along with all the others, is wonderful. I was in suspense till the very end. This book is one of those books that once you start reading you just can't put down. You don't want to miss anything. Kinsey is witty and clever as ever. You get to know her just a little more in every book. I would recommend this book to anyone who want's a real mystery novel to read! Keep the great stories coming!
Rating: Summary: O is for Outlaw Review: I love the Grafton books. This was no exception with Kinsey dealing with her ex-husband and taking responsibility for believing the wrong thing for the right reason. I identify with her eating habits, her curiosity and I enjoy her practice of using the cards to sort things out.
Rating: Summary: The best one in a while. I loved it! Review: Great story. Enjoyed reading it. Couldn't put it down. Started it yesterday and finished it this morning. Highly recommend. I think "I is for Innocent" was the last one I really liked. The ones since have left me unsatisfied. Finally I can say again, "That was great."
Rating: Summary: O is for Okay Review: This book certainly didn't live up to my expectations. I was hoping to really get into this tale that delves into Kinsey's past...but I could get only mildly enthused. While the plot illuminates a part of her life with her ex-husband that has heretofore gone unexplored, the overall story lacked luster and verve, and none of the characters--those from either past or present--really grabbed me. I've read all of Grafton's alphabet work, and I'd have to say this is probably the biggest misfire in the series. The next one will be better, no doubt.
Rating: Summary: Teach your kids to live by Kinsey's rules? Review: Lemme see, first two chapters we've got Kinsey putting down a poor roofer as a "hairball" and doing all she can to cheat him. Then she commits two or three felonies, not to aid in catching any criminals, but just so she can cheat the roofer out of an additonal $20. All this money-grubbing after saying, "I'd just finished a big job, and...my bank account was fat."I don't think I want my daughters reading this book. Never made it to chapter three.
Rating: Summary: Disappointed Review: I am an avid reader of Sue Grafton's books...and always look forward to the next one. BUT, I have to say this one was a disappointment. Too many superfluous descriptions of places and things seemingly unrelated...just to add words? It was definitely not up to her usual standards..I hope this doesn't mean "O" is for burned Out!
Rating: Summary: Good Read Review: I have always liked Kinsey and like her more now that I know a little more about one ex-husband. I like the way Grafton dishes out little snippets at a time about KM's past. The books are easy reads, I love the dialogue, and her descriptions of the mundane side of life. Great reading!
Rating: Summary: worst than the same old same old Review: Grafton seems to be more and more filling up her books with Kinsey's mundane day to day routines of life....ie: brushing her teeth, taking a shower, getting dressed, going for her morning 3 mile jog, eating chunky style peanut butter and pickle sandwiches... Anything to fill those pages, eh? Boring. I ended up skipping over alot. The plot is ho hum zzzz. There is but one action scene. The characters are cold and lifeless. The best part was the very beginning with the dog. That's it. I've read all but 2 of the alphabet books and would rate this down in the lower third. Mediocre. In my opinion _G for Gumshoes_ is her best.
Rating: Summary: Boring Review: At first, I thought that after waiting so long and looking forward to this read, my expectations may have been too high. I have never found a Grafton book difficult to get through until now. It was very boring and uneventful. So much so that I stopped twice and read other books before finally finishing. For Sue Grafton fans who intend on completing the alphabet, you will need to read it but don't rush out for the hardcover!
Rating: Summary: Outstanding...one of her best Review: I, like many here have read every one of Sue's wonderful series. I've enjoyed every one...some more then others. Quite honestly, "O" held me in suspense from the start to the finish...with lots of left turns and plot twists to keep it fast paced and very exciting. Personally I could have used a little more background on Bel and Cordelia but that's a very minor point. I thoroughly enjoyed the illuminating glimpse into Kinsey's first marriage and the side trip to Louisville. As always Sue displays her extraordinary descriptive writing abilities to the hilt in all chapters and that, as much as any other reason is the main reason why I remain a loyal Grafton fan. In my opinion, "O" is a "must read".
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