Playing Dead

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Summary: A very good second novel
Review: After reading his first novel, Lover Boy, I was really positively surprised. So I knew what to expect this time and was not disappointed at all.

The mystery for me is why Belsky has the main protagonists he has. Did I find it rather difficult to like Lucy in Lover Boy, the newspaperman, Joe Dougherty in this novel is downright despicable. A completely self-centered individual who drops people at a whim, has no sense of allegiance or principle and sees people only as instruments to use in his story. In particular the careless way he deals with some of his "resources" is disgusting.

This is in no way a criticism on Belsky. He has developed this character very well and it is part of this wonderfully fast pace novel.

The plot again is full of twists and, indeed like most of the other commentators write, it keeps you guessing until the very end.

Well done and to be recommended to everyone who wants "to escape" for a couple of hours.

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Summary: a good "page turner" of suspense that can be read in 1 hr.
Review: Confession: I'm not a reader of the mystery genre (I usually wait for the movie!) My preferences lean toward non-fiction, or the social satire of Vonnegut or Martin Amis. But I liked the title and the cover of this one, so I gave it a try. I found Playing Dead a really fun read. R.G. Belsky managed to keep me guessing thru the whole story and I genuinely couldnt begin to speculate on who the culprit was going to turn out to be until the final chapters. The book is full of twists and unexpected surprises. If you're looking for something to escape into, something light and entertaining...and if you ARE a fan of mysteries... I think you'll really enjoy Playing Dead. (Hey, don't take my word, the guy from Sing-Sing said it was "the best book he ever read...". Now that's a testimonial if I ever heard one!)

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Summary: A really fun suspense-mystery with lots of twists and turns.
Review: Confession: I'm not a reader of the mystery genre (I usually wait for the movie!) My preferences lean toward non-fiction, or the social satire of Vonnegut or Martin Amis. But I liked the title and the cover of this one, so I gave it a try. I found Playing Dead a really fun read. R.G. Belsky managed to keep me guessing thru the whole story and I genuinely couldnt begin to speculate on who the culprit was going to turn out to be until the final chapters. The book is full of twists and unexpected surprises. If you're looking for something to escape into, something light and entertaining...and if you ARE a fan of mysteries... I think you'll really enjoy Playing Dead. (Hey, don't take my word, the guy from Sing-Sing said it was "the best book he ever read...". Now that's a testimonial if I ever heard one!)

Rating:
Summary: WOW! LITERARY WHIPLASH!!! TERRRRIFIC!!!!
Review: i loved this book!!! talk about amazing shocks...wellllll, this book reallly has at least 6 good ones that'll get you! there was never a dull moment in this entire book....i could not put it down! when does his next one come out?? soooon, i hope!!! now i've gotta find 'loverboy' fast!!! thanx for a real old fashioned who-dunnit that had me guessing alllllllll the way to the end!!!

Rating:
Summary: WOW! LITERARY WHIPLASH!!! TERRRRIFIC!!!!
Review: i loved this book!!! talk about amazing shocks...wellllll, this book reallly has at least 6 good ones that'll get you! there was never a dull moment in this entire book....i could not put it down! when does his next one come out?? soooon, i hope!!! now i've gotta find 'loverboy' fast!!! thanx for a real old fashioned who-dunnit that had me guessing alllllllll the way to the end!!!

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read for Suspense and Thriller Fans!
Review: R.G. Belsky weaves a tale of suspense that is anything but dull. Playing Dead is full of plot twists, thrills and chills that make you not want to put it down. Totally enjoyable! I would definitely read other works by this author.