Helpful Score: 3
X doesn't say what it is for, but I say it is for eXcellent!
I've read them all and as usual was not disappointed. Kinsey continues to grow into an ever more interesting character and her quirks continue to grow on me.
The story line is Sue Grafton's usual, well crafted tale. I almost hate saying that, makes it sound less than it is and I don't want to do that. This book kept me guessing and even when I figured out a few things, I didn't get them all. Henry is his usual self and Rosie is still dishing up her wild
What I enjoy the most about Sue Grafton is that she wraps up her books carefully. They are not rushed to an ending and Kinsey signs off in a professional manner. Pick this one up as soon as you can and savor it. Only Y and Z left. I might need to start over with A and get to know Kinsey all over again.
I've read them all and as usual was not disappointed. Kinsey continues to grow into an ever more interesting character and her quirks continue to grow on me.
The story line is Sue Grafton's usual, well crafted tale. I almost hate saying that, makes it sound less than it is and I don't want to do that. This book kept me guessing and even when I figured out a few things, I didn't get them all. Henry is his usual self and Rosie is still dishing up her wild
What I enjoy the most about Sue Grafton is that she wraps up her books carefully. They are not rushed to an ending and Kinsey signs off in a professional manner. Pick this one up as soon as you can and savor it. Only Y and Z left. I might need to start over with A and get to know Kinsey all over again.
Sue Grafton wrote another terrific book in the alphabet series. Sometimes its hard to remember that her books are taking place before cell phones, computers, etc. and you wonder why she isn't doing certain things. The ending was different so I'm thinking it's the start of book "Y"
Liked it a lot. Three different sub-plots going on here, and they keep Kinsey occupied. None of them pay her so it's good she has that extra money. It's interesting that Pete Wolinskey gets rehabilitated in a sense. And there was not as big a sense of danger this time, although of course there's the obligatory scene where Kinsey almost dies. There's only one book to go in the series - I know it's been out for years now but I have not read the teaser for it so I don't know, but I hope Grafton wraps up that bit. Hard to think of that subplot just sitting out there and knowing it will never be resolved.
BTW (and this is not a spoiler, anyone who can read ought to know what's going on as soon as it pops up) the neighbors couldn't have done what they did without shutting off Henry's water. You'd think he would have noticed.
BTW (and this is not a spoiler, anyone who can read ought to know what's going on as soon as it pops up) the neighbors couldn't have done what they did without shutting off Henry's water. You'd think he would have noticed.
Three different sub-plots going on here, and they keep Kinsey occupied. None of them pay her so it's good she has that extra money. It's interesting that Pete Wolinsky gets rehabilitated in a sense. And there was not as big a sense of danger this time, although of course there's the obligatory scene where Kinsey almost dies. There's only one book to go in the series - I know it's been out for years now but I have not read the teaser for it so I don't know, but I hope Grafton wraps up that bit. Hard to think of that subplot just sitting out there and knowing it will never be resolved.
BTW (and this is not a spoiler, anyone who can read ought to know what's going on as soon as it pops up) the neighbors couldn't have done what they did without shutting off Henry's water. You'd think he would have noticed.
BTW (and this is not a spoiler, anyone who can read ought to know what's going on as soon as it pops up) the neighbors couldn't have done what they did without shutting off Henry's water. You'd think he would have noticed.
As usual Sue Grafton sucked me in with the first page. While heading in two different directions I'm wondering how she's going to tie the two problems together in the end. No spoiler here, but you'll love the ending!
Another Grafton great! Love this series, and this one does not disappoint. Hate for the alphabet to end.
This book didn't do it for me! There was so much extraneous, irrelevant information, it was ridiculous! Why do I care how many pair of panties she packs when she goes on a stakeout!
Some things really bothered me in this story.
The book takes place in 1989. Kinsey Millhone is a private detective/investigator. Why in the world would she take a job for $200 cash? I kinda doubt anyone can hire an investigator for $200?
Also, why does Kinsey keep index cards and journals? She types on a typewriter! No computer? I think cell phones were just starting to be popular, so they weren't mentioned, but computers were used for business at that time. These things just didn't make sense to me. Maybe I'm wrong.
Henry and his cat were a hoot!! I think they were the only thing I enjoyed in this story.
The mystery was ok, not thrilling or something I would remember later.
As one can see, I wasn't thrilled with this book.
Some things really bothered me in this story.
The book takes place in 1989. Kinsey Millhone is a private detective/investigator. Why in the world would she take a job for $200 cash? I kinda doubt anyone can hire an investigator for $200?
Also, why does Kinsey keep index cards and journals? She types on a typewriter! No computer? I think cell phones were just starting to be popular, so they weren't mentioned, but computers were used for business at that time. These things just didn't make sense to me. Maybe I'm wrong.
Henry and his cat were a hoot!! I think they were the only thing I enjoyed in this story.
The mystery was ok, not thrilling or something I would remember later.
As one can see, I wasn't thrilled with this book.
