Jon reviewed on 1/9/2011 + 11 more book reviews

This is the first book I've read by Mr. Rankin, chosen specifically because I like to read series in order (naturally). This didn't do it for me. The plot seemed contrived. I would have been more impressed had the protagonist, John Rebus, solved this case on his own wits than the seemingly frequent "deus ex machina" fashion in which clues were passed his way. I also found it difficult to feel any true empathy for or relate in a meaningful way to the characters. There were some scenes that drew me in but on the whole this was a somewhat tiring book to read, neither fresh nor originalwhich seems to be the way that much popular fiction has gone these days.

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