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Title: In the Presence of the Enemy by Elizabeth George ISBN: 0-553-57608-9 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 05 May, 1997 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.02 (46 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Barbara is fabulous, but this book needed more clues
Comment: I devour mystery books, and am especially fond of series that include the same characters over and over. So I was inclined to like this series from the start, but was pleasantly surprised by the way George develops her characters to an unusual degree. However, they are uneven are far as how interesting they seem (which I suppose is true in life as well). Every time the plot involves Deborah I just want to put the book down and snore. She's sweet, she's a photographer, she has curly red hair, she is devastated by her inability to have children; that's all we know. But really, who cares about her? Not me. And would Simon get over his leg already? On the other hand, I find Helen Clyde to be hilarious, very witty. Lynley, a wee bit dry for the central character. But Barbara Havers has now become my favorite mystery character of all time. I am so excited to read Deception on His Mind, where she has an even larger role. Thank you, Elizabeth George, for making this complex, funny, unglamorous and wholly likable person. My only complaints: it makes no sense to me that Barbara has no real friends. Why not? She's very cool. She should have a close gal pal. Second, I hope that life begins to treat Barb a little better pretty soon; I somehow felt personally crushed by some of the things that have happened to her. One last comment about this book: there were absolutely zero clues as to the perp in this book. And no hints in this person's behavior as to their psychotic crimes until they were explained in the end. I like to have at least a slight chance of sussing the mystery out myself!
Rating: 5
Summary: This book is superb in both character development and plot.
Comment: Elizabeth George has outdone herself in her latest novel, "In the Presence of the Enemy". This novel involves the usual characters - Detetctive Inspector Thomas Lynley, Simon St. James and Barbara Havers as they try to resolve the kidnapping of a young girl. As the reader is drawn deeper and deeper into the plot, Ms. George's talent for creating believable characters becomes apparent. In addition to how each character reacts to news of the kidnapping, there are subplots and twists which keep the reader intrigued. The personality of each character if finely developed and maintained throughout the book. And the ending was a total suprise to me! It left me thinking about human actions and interactions for many days. If you like mysteries which keep you challenged and constantly thinking, then this is a book for you
Rating: 5
Summary: George Bounces Back
Comment: After a disappointing turn with Playing for the Ashes, George goes back to the creativity and readability that she showed in Missing Joseph. Equally pleasing is the emphasis on Barbara Havers (for those of us who are fans of the character). The supporting characters are well-drawn and in Eve Bowen, George has designed one of the most coolly evil characters I have ever encountered. Additionally, the careful reader is rewarded with a mystery that, while not simplistic, can be figured out before the perpetrator is revealed. Like most of the Lynley/Havers novels, this one delivers.
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Title: Deception on His Mind by Elizabeth George ISBN: 0553575090 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 06 October, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Playing for the Ashes by Elizabeth George ISBN: 0553572512 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 August, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner by Elizabeth George ISBN: 0553575104 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 31 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Missing Joseph by Elizabeth George ISBN: 0553566040 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 May, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George ISBN: 0553295608 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 February, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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