Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Vanishing Acts

Author: Jodi Picoult
Genre: Crime/Drama/Fiction
Purchased at: Second Hand Market in Cape Town
Condition: Second Hand, Good (R10)
Rating: 5/5


What happens when someone you love is arrested for a crime that seems impossible for them to have committed? This is only too real for Delia, a search and rescue worker, who seems to have a good life. Not only does she have to face some demons she doesn't want to, but also some she doesn't even remember. Who should she trust? Can she trust herself? Has she been living a lie? Follow her on the journey to discover the truth. On the way, you will meet some interesting people. This story has love, crime, suspense, and drama. Delia is a little frustrating as a character, but you feel for her, as she battles through her troubles. Enjoyed this read, it keeps you hooked from beginning to end!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

The Front

Author: Patricia Cornwell
Genre: Crime/Fiction
Purchased at: South Coast, bookstore (+/- R60)
Condition: New
Rating: 1/5

Win Garano, the main character, is an investigator/detective, working for the power-hungry District Attorney, Monique Lamont. Here, the story revolves around a cold case, which Lamont requests Win reopen, causing some chaos in both their lives.


I must admit, before having read this book, I had come across the TV movie "At Risk", based on another novel with the above characters. The movie was absolutely horrible, and the acting flat and forced. I was very disappointed. I think this bad experience may have biased my perception of this book, as I would imagine the same actors as I read through the novel. 

While I am a huge Patricia Cornwell fan, this book didn't didn't do much for me. It would probably be a good book for a short plane ride though. Quick read for sure.

Vanishing Acts

Author: Jodi Picoult Genre: Crime/Drama/Fiction Purchased at: Second Hand Market in Cape Town Condition: Second Hand, Good (R10) Rating:...