Years
ago I read each new Warshawski novel as it was released but then got
distracted by other mystery writes. Reading this novel reminded me of
all the reasons I like Paretsky's work.
Warshawski
is a tough character, faithful to her investigation no matter the
potential harm to herself. I like that in a P. I. But she gets
exhausted too and cries. She's loyal to her friends even if she is a
bit testy at times. She's a good heroine.
The
plot got off to a slow start. There was no murder until about a
quarter of the way in. And the story is complex. We become aware of
the information along with Warshawski as she unravels the truth about
plans for lake shore development in Chicago. There is big money in
big development and some would kill to keep the project going. Even
with the slow start, I was hooked by the time of the first murder and
avidly followed through to the end. I've renewed my intention to read
each new release from Paretsky as I do enjoy them
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Sara
Paretsky is the New York Times best-selling author of twenty previous
novels, including the V. I. Warshawski series. She is one of only
four living writers to have received both the Grand Master Award from
the Mystery Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger from
the Crime Writers Association of Great Britain. She lives in Chicago.
Harper
Collins, 416 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
(My
star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it,
1-I hate it.)
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