The Twelfth Card (A Lincoln Rhyme Novel)
by Jeffery Deaver
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Book Reviews of The Twelfth Card (A Lincoln Rhyme Novel)
Book Review: One of Deaver's weaker efforts
Summary: 2 Stars
I am an casual Deaver fan. Even though his stories are usually not so realistic, I still enjoy his books a lot because of the action and suspense that he's known for and great at. I've read about five or six of his books so far and this one is really not up to par with the others. The book was long but nothing really ever happened. We got pages and pages of back stories and personal reflections that had very little to do with driving the plot forward. The whole story just kind of dragged, which really magnified the lack of believability of the characters. The final twists were pretty lame, too.Book Review: The Twelfth Card
Summary: 5 Stars
Jeffery Deaver has written what could be one of the best movie series of all time. Every book should be a movie. I wouldn't get up to make popcorn. Intense, total concentration so as not to miss his next inuendo, you are transported from all daily life into the maze that is his creations. Never dissappointed. Always a hand-wringing anxiety that something new won't be available for yet another several months. What can I say, I am happily, hopelessly addicted to his craftsmanship. Sheer ADORATION and appreciation for the copper taste of his life blood that goes into everything he writes.Book Review: An AMAZING READ!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book in 3 days! I found myself reading during my breaks at work and on the bus in the mornings and evenings. I learned more history than I ever could have imagined.
I was shocked to learn that back in the 1800's it was the SLAVES and the REPUBLICANS (of all people) against the world. It made me want to learn more. How did the DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN roles switch? What made the changes come about?
I will be looking into this... Thanks Jeff for opening a new door for me!
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Book Review: A great book
Summary: 4 Stars
I save five star ratings for the truly exceptional books - the ones that leave me short of breath and unwilling to move onto another printed page lest the magic disappear. This book is a good read, fun, absorbing, well worth the time spent, and a shame to see end. And I highly recommend it to mystery fans, Deaver fans, and Lincoln Rhyme devotees. The typical twists, the typical unexpected clues, and the guaranteed overlooked detail...but not one moment was a waste of my time.Book Review: NOT GREAT
Summary: 2 Stars
I've been a big Jeffery Deaver (Lincoln Rhyme) fan since I started with The Bone Collector which is his best book to date. However, this is by far his worst book for me. It was your typically Deaver book with lots of twists and turn. When it came to the climatic conclusion, I just wasn't that thrill about it. Overall, the pacing was good, the characters are ok, but not his best effort and a real disappointment for me.