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Vals Akkoord (2010)

by Meg Gardiner(Favorite Author)

3.55 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Mystery & Thriller

publisher

Luitingh

series

Jo Beckett

review 1: As I mentioned last month, the introductions are awesome. And, I’m really getting into the characters, especially Mr. Peebles. Mr. Peebles is a capuchin monkey who serves as an emotional support companion. When the main character is stalked by the media, she enlists the aid of her neighbor and Mr. Peebles. Basically, they let Mr. Peebles “attack” the newscaster in a funny way. The serious part of the book is a singer who dies at her concert and Jo Beckett is brought in to help the police figure out if she committed suicide or was murdered. As the book progresses, the government and right wing radicals become involved.
review 2: The third Jo Beckett book was the last one I hadn't read of the Meg Gardiner books we currently have (which is everything except ... moreThe Nightmare Thief, which just came out). It's clear to me that Meg is at the height of her storytelling power. There's no fat in the book, and it definitely has the trademark slam-bang final sequence. At first, I was a little put off by the premise as it starts with the death of the President's ex-wife, who is a big singing star. It seemed a bit far-fetched or contrived, but ultimately the story she is telling is a well-written thriller with a great, believable protagonist. Jo Beckett is an interesting, rich character who gives the readers a sympathetic figure to follow through the exciting events of the plot. It amazing to me that none of Meg's books has yet been made into movies. They seem like perfect Hollywood fodder for a big Summer feature and would certainly be more enjoyable than dreck like the Transformers series. less

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