Helpful Score: 3
The author, Michael Robotham, had been recommended to me. For once, I decided to begin at the beginning, with "Suspect", the first in his series centered around Psychologist Joe O'Loughlin. The plot was nicely detailed and suspenseful. I enjoyed learning about the many complex characters. The descriptive writing allowed me to be there - in Liverpool or London.
My only criticism is of the depiction of Julianna, Joe's wife. She is described as beautiful, or similar terms, more than once. I would think, or hope, that a man as complicated as Dr. O'Loughlin would have a wife who was equally intriguing, not simply beautiful and physically perfect.
My only criticism is of the depiction of Julianna, Joe's wife. She is described as beautiful, or similar terms, more than once. I would think, or hope, that a man as complicated as Dr. O'Loughlin would have a wife who was equally intriguing, not simply beautiful and physically perfect.
Helpful Score: 3
"Suspect" fits my definition of an excellent mystery novel: it's rich with background, precisely plotted, and populated with interesting, multi-dimensional characters. It's certainly not a 'no brainer' novel, though--devious, cunning minds are at work in this book and the reader must be alert and attentive to detail. But the reward is that when you've finished the book, you understand more about the human psychology of love and of hate.
Helpful Score: 1
This book was a thrill a minute! It is beautifully written and contains twists and turns that will keep you guessing.
