“For a first novel I made allowances.
With a back drop of Kenya I thought ‘yes, this sounds good’ But a ludicrous plot and more violence than I’d prefer brings me to the conclusion not to read more by this author.
Score 4/10
Date read June 2009
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“London based crime novel with lots of twists and turns
I’m getting the feeling that I can’t be bothered with this sort of novel, nothing wrong with it, but this didn’t inspire or engage me.
I listened to the audio edition and really liked Paul Thornley’s narration.
Score 5.5/10
Date read June 2009
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Australian based murder mystery which won the Gold Dagger Award.
I liked the pacing, real life like characters and particularly the style of the dialogue.
The plot got a little over complicated but overall a worthy prize winner.
Score 7/10
Date read May 2009
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Her third book and not I guess her best.
Disjointed and multi character. Set in a hotel kitchen, executive chef Gabe wants to break away and run his own place, but a murder gets in the way.
Her style and prose is good, a light touch and some pleasing humour.
Our book group didn’t think much of it…but then not all bothered to read it.
Score 5.5/10
Date read May 2009
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