Linda K. (Alafair) reviewed T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 20) (Unabridged Audio CD) on + 45 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I'm about three-quarters of the way through the audio-book version of "'T' is for Trespass" but I feel confident in writing a review since Ms. Grafton and I have spend a good many hours together in the car going through the alphabet. While formulaic and predictable, Kinsey Millhone is nonetheless likable as a protagonist. Rough edges with better than average street smarts and an ability to think on her feet provides this private investigator with dimension.
In the case of this particular book, several parallel plot-lines coexist nicely suggesting that Ms. Millhone likes to be busy and keep on top of things. She takes mundane work like process serving while at the same time an accident investigation and perhaps the most worrisome for her, she smells serious elder abuse going on with her next door neighbor at the hands of a woman who she feels is responsible for the man's health suddenly worsening.
This audiobook moves along at a fast clip changing up plot lines every couple of chapters or so. Though this kind of chick-lit is not my normal fare, I am never without some anticipation when I slip Disk 1 in and also never without a feeling of satisfaction when the last one ejects.
For the crime novel genre, particularly books with female protagonists, Ms. Grafton offers up a good story, or in this case, multiple stories that are easy to listen to, don't require reading between the lines or looking for metaphor or some deeper cosmic meaning. Sometimes this is just the ticket for a long drive, a stroll in the country or a rainy afternoon.
In the case of this particular book, several parallel plot-lines coexist nicely suggesting that Ms. Millhone likes to be busy and keep on top of things. She takes mundane work like process serving while at the same time an accident investigation and perhaps the most worrisome for her, she smells serious elder abuse going on with her next door neighbor at the hands of a woman who she feels is responsible for the man's health suddenly worsening.
This audiobook moves along at a fast clip changing up plot lines every couple of chapters or so. Though this kind of chick-lit is not my normal fare, I am never without some anticipation when I slip Disk 1 in and also never without a feeling of satisfaction when the last one ejects.
For the crime novel genre, particularly books with female protagonists, Ms. Grafton offers up a good story, or in this case, multiple stories that are easy to listen to, don't require reading between the lines or looking for metaphor or some deeper cosmic meaning. Sometimes this is just the ticket for a long drive, a stroll in the country or a rainy afternoon.
