The Lesson of Her Death

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Summary: Great Thriller!!
Review: I've now read all of Deaver's books in paperback & I've loved them all. It's a shame not all of them are in print. This one is a real thriller that really surprised me in the end. The characters were very believable & as all of his books, the handicapped person was portrayed with accuracy. How can we get some of Deavers out of print writing back in print?? (Mistress of Justice, Hard News, Death of a Blue Movie Star, Manhattan is My Beat.) Bring them back!!!

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Summary: Probably the weakest of his books
Review: I've read all of Deaver's books and this is probably the weakest. That, however, is like saying that a painting is one of Da Vinci's weakest -- the guy is so good that even his earlier, poorer stuff is still worth reading. I found this book fun and gripping, but it has the same flaws (hard to empathise with the characters enough to really get into the story) as his other earlier work.

This is quite fast-paced (not as fast as his later work) and quite chilling in parts. He really knows how to get inside peoples' heads, particularly loonies, and describe their thought processes scarily well. Good for a rainy day or when you're sick at home, once you've read all of his others.

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Summary: another smash hit for Deaver
Review: Jeffery Deaver is the master of suspense. I have yet to read one of his books that has not kept me up all night reading by flashlight.

[e-mail] is wrong, by the way, Jeffery Wilds Deaver is the same author who wrote The Bone Collector and The Coffin Dancer. I must also whole heartedly agree with [e-mail]. It is a shame that many of Jeffery Deaver's books are no longer in print but I keep scouring the used book stores in hopes of finding a treasure - namingly an out of print Deaver book.

Lessons of Her Death is a perfect example of Deaver's work - smart, engrossing and well written (plot line and characters). He also makes you feel for both the victim as well as the villain - Deaver shows you what is behind the eyes of a mad man. This was another Deaver book with plot twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

I highly recommend getting into Mr. Deaver's world

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Summary: So Forgettable I Actually Forgot It
Review: Seriously, I started reading this on a trip, started talking to someone on the plane, and a week later realized that I must have left it in the seat pocket. It didn't grab me, and it definitely didn't hold me. Additionally, the punctuation, spelling, and diction were so bad they were distracting--I assume Deaver's publisher failed to provide him with either an editor or copyeditor. I recommend skipping this one.

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Summary: The Rhyme series is more captivating
Review: The Lesson of Her Death, although interesting enough to read in a speedy manner, was definitely not one of Deaver's best. I found a lot of stereotypical characters and scenarios and it didn't grab my attention as much as his other novels. I think Deaver hit something really good with the Lincoln Rhyme series, because Bone Collector and Coffin Dancer were outstanding, but this tale of a disfunctional police officer/family and the 'cult'/'moon' killer was much more weakly portrayed. I think I will stick with my buddy Det. Rhyme.

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Summary: The Rhyme series is more captivating
Review: The Lesson of Her Death, although interesting enough to read in a speedy manner, was definitely not one of Deaver's best. I found a lot of stereotypical characters and scenarios and it didn't grab my attention as much as his other novels. I think Deaver hit something really good with the Lincoln Rhyme series, because Bone Collector and Coffin Dancer were outstanding, but this tale of a disfunctional police officer/family and the 'cult'/'moon' killer was much more weakly portrayed. I think I will stick with my buddy Det. Rhyme.

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Summary: An Early Jeffery Deaver Tale That Is Wonderful!
Review: This is a fascinating and intriguing novel with more than one plot twist and surprise! If you are a Deaver fan, I'm sure you'll love this story.
Bill Corde is a deputy in a small midwestern town, New Lebanon. When the murder of a college student, Jennie Gebben, is discovered. Detective Corde is placed in charge of the investigation. Sheriff Ribbon and one of his deputies, Slocum are convinced that this is a cult killing, and that it is connected to a previous murder of another college student, Susan Biagotti. However, Bill Corde is not convinced of this, and continues to pursue the case in his own manner.
Tied in with the murder are two mysterious teenage boy's who call themselves Jano and and Phathar, characters from a science fiction movie that they are obsessed with. As the story continues, the reader wonders if these teenager's are serial killers, or perhaps just troubled youth's.
Detective Corde not only faces the puzzle of Jennie Gebbens murder, and difficulties he faces in the sheriff's department, in his family life he is dealing with a nine year old, learning disabled daughter who is a possible target of the killer, and living in a fantasy world, a teenage son who becomes a suspect in the murder, and a wife who is less than happy with their marriage.
This is an intriguing and fascinating mystery. The characters are well stuctured and believable. Everything is wrapped up and explained by the conclusion of the novel. The reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because I would have liked to know what happened to several of the characters shortly after the mystery was solved. It's a pet-peeve of mine.

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Summary: Very Entertaining
Review: This is far from being Jeffery Deaver's best novel but it is a srong tale. Deaver has the ability to make strong likeable characters among the most devilish and harrowing times.

The story revolves around the murder of Co-ed. The long list of suspects from ex-boyfriends, college professors and a teenage trouble-maker keep the reader guessing till the end. Even the investigator's family slowly starts to crumble from the events.

The story line of the daughter who may be gifted is a gripping side, to which the Father ignores looking for the main killer.

Deaver has abilities to show the world of people with handicaps. He also will leave the reader holding their breath till the outcome. The book does tend to get a little long and action does slow down in the middle. Some of the violence is not for everybody. The three stars comes based on the fact that Deaver does have other books that are more well rounded. This is a strong read for any forensic criminal investagation novel fans.

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Summary: Very Good
Review: This is one of Deaver's earlier works. I'll echo most of the other reviewers and say that this isn't his best. It is, however, still a very strong story. Deaver's weakest is still as good or better than most writer's best.

This is a strong plot, but there are fewer twists than Deaver has become known for. The characters are also very good. He makes you cheer for Corde and wonder how his coworkers can be so stupid.

Again, it's not his best, but you still won't be disappointed by it.

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Summary: Very Good
Review: This is one of Deaver's earlier works. I'll echo most of the other reviewers and say that this isn't his best. It is, however, still a very strong story. Deaver's weakest is still as good or better than most writer's best.

This is a strong plot, but there are fewer twists than Deaver has become known for. The characters are also very good. He makes you cheer for Corde and wonder how his coworkers can be so stupid.

Again, it's not his best, but you still won't be disappointed by it.