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this is a break-out?

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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about with this book, particularly since one of my favorite writers (John Sandford) has given such a glowing endorsement. To be succinct, this book tired me out almost immediately. I think that's because this writer seems to believe that spewing obscenities and venom from just about word one is a synonym for deep introspection and psychological insight. Nothing could be further from the truth. Granted, this book has a great first line, terrific first couple of paragraphs, but it wears out its welcome very quickly. I found myself bored after the first fifty pages and have since put this book down with no desire to pick it up again. Do yourself a favor. Check this out of the library first before shelling out money. I'm glad I did.

Riveting	Customer Rating:
It's one of those rare books that you really miss when you have to put it down. Gives you insights into the demons of an abused person. Satisfying ending.

Get to the crime solving.	Customer Rating:
I found this to be a very easy book to put down. After sixty pages of the relations the first person character had with his father I put the book down and have not had the impulse to pick it up again. Should be in the psychology section.

Surpised to discover it wasn't a mystery, but thrilled to find it was better.

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This novel isn't really a mystery and shouldn't be marketed as such, but in the end this is no disappointment. The story still sucks you in as you see a man struggle with the death of his father. It's more of a character study, but it's really well done and really touching. In the end you walk away with the odd feeling that the main character was a lucky man to have such wonderful people ultimately stand by him, even while you feel such sadness for his circumstances. Even though there's no real mystery there is a real story and that's all that matters.

Intriguing character driven twist on mystery genre.

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Fresh Kills is a twist ont he thriller/mystery genre taht I absolutely loved. Exploring a crime through its effect on the victims and how they deal with it and each other following the news, rather than simply following an investigation. The characters are rich and interesting and the dialogue is sharp and gritty. Staten Island is a character in its own right in this tale, painting a rich picture of the forgotten NYC borough. I highly recommend it!