Third Degree: A Novel
by Greg Iles
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Book Reviews of Third Degree: A Novel
Book Review: Depressing
Summary: 1 Stars
Having read all of Mr. Isles' work, one fact stands out: he has one really low opinion of humanity.
For the first time, I didn't buy his book when it first came out because I read the reviews and they affirmed that this was going to be another sex-saturated lurid novel proving that everyone is a victim of their hormones and that we all have the moral standards of wharf rats.
I found it used on a rainy Saturday, and although I paid less than half the cover price...still too much. The man can certainly stretch out a hostage crisis, but when I found myself two-thirds of the way through checking to see how many pages this endless novel was going to last...not a good sign.
His first few novels were terrific, but I'm afraid he's lost me as a regular reader after the last two.
Book Review: Not a normal Iles novel but an entertaining read never the less
Summary: 5 Stars
Since this was the eleventh book that I had read by Ikes, I was totally surprised at the beginning and thought, "Why am I reading this," since it was not similar to any of his previous books. Then as I kept reading I was drawn into the story, the same as many of his previous novels. Iles took an affair turned bad and a doctor defrauding the government and interwove them into a twisting tale of suspense with surprises at every turn, and all in one day. Wow, great writing Greg.
I have to warn you that I am in the minority here. There are a lot of negative reviews saying that it was not like his other novels and that it reminded them of "Life Time" movies.
Author of al-Qaeda Strikes Again
Book Review: My first time with Greg Isles
Summary: 3 Stars
Well, first I will admit I haven't read Greg Isles' other books, but I was not disappointed and have already recommended it. The other reviewers seem a harsh in comparing him to his other books. I enjoyed this one. There was a major twist that I did not see coming and it does tie in the loose ends. I also thought the complications of the relationships with the other spouses were fairly realistic. I liked how the character's relationships intertwined and I definitely wanted to find out where the story was going and how it would end. If this is Greg Isles at his "not so great" according to some of the reviewers here, I would like to read more by him.Book Review: too much product placement
Summary: 3 Stars
The story line was good to a point. I found it very hard to believe that Warren, mild mannered doctor, could become that violent towards his wife and that callous towards his children. Despite the twist of why he was acting that crazy. The thing that bothered me the most though was the product placement. Did Iles get paid by these companies? The specific brand of couch, vodka, etc. was listed numerous times. Why? There was no need for it to tell the story and it was very annoying. (Just like product placement in our TV shows have become prevalent and also very annoying.)Book Review: Irritated
Summary: 2 Stars
I like the Authors work in this book but I couldn't get through the book because I was very irritated with the Wife character...She was having an affair and trying to cover it up and protect her lover and it just shows that the whole drama and tragedy of the story could have been avoided had she just been honest with her husband and told him that she no longer wanted to stay in the marraige...I feel the Author tried to justify her commiting aldultery...as much as I could get through the chapters...I was rooting for the husband...because I saw him really being the victim.