Hard Evidence

Rating:
Summary: not sure about Hardy
Review: This book really has me torn in that it was an interesting story with a good plot that kept pace (although I did figure out the ending), yet I am just not sure if I connect with the main character, Dismas Hardy. This is the third Hardy book I've read and I have pretty much felt the same after each one. I feel that the story sort of goes on around him and then he occassionally enters in the picture to drink a beer and throw darts. Don't get me wrong - his character is in the book throughout - he is just not very charasmatic. I plan to try again and read the next one -maybe then I'll have a more concrete opinion.

Rating:
Summary: A must read. Unforgetable, you won't be able to put it down.
Review: This is the first book that has gripped me in such a way that I could not put it down. The charachters were very colorful and carefully introduced. It took me three sittings to read this book, and I could not stop thinking about it inbetween readings. This is the first book of Lescroart's I have read, but he has proven to me that he knows how keep the reader interested, and keep the story alive. I acctually felt sorry for certain charachters during the story. They were so lifelike. His descriptive story telling skill is that of a master. I could picture everything around Dismas and the rest of the cast. The story was fantastic, the plot was great, and the characters well thought. I will definatly read more of John's works. I wish I could rank this book higher than 5 stars, cause it deserves TEN STARS!!!