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Liked It “First off reading these books you know what to expect from a typical Lincoln/Amelia/Thom et al scenario so lets not go to deep into that. |
Didn’t Like It “This was set in North Carolina or Tennesse or somewhere. I did not enjoy it as much as the Lincoln Rhyme novels set in New York.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“First off reading these books you know what to expect from a typical Lincoln/Amelia/Thom et al scenario so lets not go to deep into that.
Steve S wrote this review Tuesday, October 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It was a great book and one that I read in about 3 days flat, but it wasn't the best I have read. To get Lincoln into the main crux of the story I felt was a little bit stretched but not too far that you felt it was pushing it too far. Once the story got going though as usual it had me hooked and kept me more than happy to keep reading and reading. The ending was fast paced and had all the twists and turns that you needed to keep you guessing and keep reading until the end.
As a side not I do prefer Lincoln etc in the city but this was a nice trip into the great outdoors.
The ending though I did think ended a bit abrupt and we all like a happy ending but I felt it was all just a little bit twee.
As said though a good book and well worth the read.”
“Another great thiller from Deaver, My favourite so far in the Lincoln Rhyme series”
Mattias E wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Jeffery Deaver- The Empty Chair (Pocket Books 2005) 3.75 Stars
Tony Peters wrote this review Tuesday, September 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are asked to assist a small town police force in hunting down a brilliant kidnapper aptly named Insect Boy. Finding the boy may not be so difficult, but keeping him within their grasp may just be the toughest thing they have ever done. This may be their toughest case yet, pitting these allies on opposite sides.
Although The Empty Chair is described as a thriller, I feel it fits better into the mystery genre. I enjoyed the brilliance of the Insect Boy and loved the fun facts about insects. The characters I felt were kind of weak, and some of the events were not all that plausible. That being said I think that the plot is well done and keeps the reader’s interest at all times. I also enjoyed the section right before the end, as it was very creative.
I recommend The Empty Chair to mystery lovers and Deaver fans.
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Tony Peters
Kids on a Case: The Case of the Ten Grand Kidnapping
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“aka "Wespenval" in Dutch”
Jacques Z wrote this review Sunday, August 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was set in North Carolina or Tennesse or somewhere. I did not enjoy it as much as the Lincoln Rhyme novels set in New York.”
Ruth H wrote this review Thursday, August 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another Lincoln Rhyme mystery. In this one, Lincoln & Amelia are searching for a murdering in a small town in North Carolina. Everyone in the small town has pegged a weirdo local kid known as Insect Boy for the killings - but the solution may not be that simple. ”
emilysk wrote this review Saturday, July 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good.”
Wendie H wrote this review Tuesday, June 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Had potential but easy to skip 5 pages at a time. Then I skipped to the last chapter. Don't think I missed much.”
Clare L wrote this review Wednesday, June 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not the best of the Rhyme and Saches books, but a good read anyway”
Andy C wrote this review Tuesday, April 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The last two Deaver books I've read ( this one and The Twelfth Card) disappointed me. Again, the story is great, as always. But here he puts his co-protagonist, Ameila Sachs, into a position I find totally unbelievable for her. Not so much her mistake (I won't do a spoiler), but her willing compliance in an ethically borderline resolution. Remember her father? The disgraced foot patrolman? Am I to believe that Sachs would ever not stand up and take it?”
John Darrin wrote this review Sunday, March 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
