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'She remains refreshingly free of the tendency towards
hand-wringing sentimentality and self-help pyscho babble'
-- The Guardian
'genuinely exciting, even alarming, climax...Grafton always paints
a vivid picture of life, scenery and climate in small-town southern
California' -- The Tablet
hand-wringing sentimentality and self-help pyscho babble'
-- The Guardian
'genuinely exciting, even alarming, climax...Grafton always paints
a vivid picture of life, scenery and climate in small-town southern
California' -- The Tablet
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The nineteenth novel in Sue Grafton's ever popular 'alphabet' series featuring PI Kinsey Millhone. Just after Independence Day in July 1953 Violet Sullivan, a local good time girl living in Serena Station Southern California, drives off in her brand new Chevy and is never seen again. Left behind is her young daughter, Daisy, and Violet's impetuous husband, Foley, who had been persuaded to buy his errant wife the car only days before . . . Now, thirty-five years later, Daisy wants closure. Reluctant to open such an old cold case Kinsey Millhone agrees to spend five days investigating, believing at first that Violet simply moved on to pastures new. But very soon it becomes clear that a lot of people shared a past with Violet, a past that some are still desperate to keep hidden. And in a town as close-knit as Serena there aren't many places to hide when things turn vicious . . .
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Grafton has an uncanny knack of grabbing your attention from the first page. 'S' is a gutsy novel which unlike 'R' does not centre around Kinsey's own life and very little takes place around Kinsey's own neighbourhood.
At the centre of the novel is an 1950's unsolved disappearance of a small town 'totty' and the story line dives in and out of peoples experiences around the time of the disappearance.
I found I got a bit confused at times as to what we were being told and what information Kinsey gleaned from her investigations, however you can't help but get involved in the comings and goings of the characters which gives this book the 'cant put it down' appeal. Some of the plot is a bit woolly and incredible however the only significant criticism I can give 'S' is that I felt Grafton almost hurried the ending, giving the impression that she was in a hurry to get it finished and this somewhat weakened the plot overall. Even though the alleged killer shows their hand eventually, you are still left with many unanswered questions which you know will never get referred to in the 'T' book. However I cannot wait for 'T' and hope that Grafton can churn it out quick enough that I can read them all before I leave for that great library in the sky !!
At the centre of the novel is an 1950's unsolved disappearance of a small town 'totty' and the story line dives in and out of peoples experiences around the time of the disappearance.
I found I got a bit confused at times as to what we were being told and what information Kinsey gleaned from her investigations, however you can't help but get involved in the comings and goings of the characters which gives this book the 'cant put it down' appeal. Some of the plot is a bit woolly and incredible however the only significant criticism I can give 'S' is that I felt Grafton almost hurried the ending, giving the impression that she was in a hurry to get it finished and this somewhat weakened the plot overall. Even though the alleged killer shows their hand eventually, you are still left with many unanswered questions which you know will never get referred to in the 'T' book. However I cannot wait for 'T' and hope that Grafton can churn it out quick enough that I can read them all before I leave for that great library in the sky !!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read all of the series of Sue Grafton books in the alphabet series and enjoyed most of them. This book did have some weaknesses for me , the constant flashbacks were annoying although they did fill in needed background. However I thought the ending was odd there didnt seem a motive for the murderer at least not one that was explained very well. I agree with other reviewers that i missed certain aspects of other books in the series, such as Henry, Dietz and her unique way of entering buildings. Overall a good read and not too much of a disappointment.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this at the airport for a holiday read and I couldn't put it down. I loved the flashbacks and could visualise a young Elizabeth Taylor as Violet. I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of more Sue Grafton novels. Wish I had discovred her years ago.
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Splendid
I am running out of things to say. I have enjoyed all of the books A to V. I am not particularly interested in descriptions of journeys, landscapes, houses etc. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Barbara Round
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining but odd finish
The usual sue Grafton way of drawing you in but seemed to leave a lot hanging in the air in this one
Published 2 months ago by Julie Livingstone
4.0 out of 5 stars
As spell binding as ever....
The content was riveting as ever. It was full of cleverly written suspense keeping you glued from page to page
Published 3 months ago by mphd
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Tremendous Offering
Another tremendous offering form Sue Grafton. I love this set of books !!
We didn't get to hear as much about Kinsey's personal life in this story but as they're set straight... Read more
We didn't get to hear as much about Kinsey's personal life in this story but as they're set straight... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. L. C. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Silence is golden
A super book.
I really enjoyed this and have given it to a friend, who's really enjoying it now.
Jackie
I really enjoyed this and have given it to a friend, who's really enjoying it now.
Jackie
Published 6 months ago by Jackie H
5.0 out of 5 stars
S is for subtly different
A hugely absorbing read from Sue Grafton. Kinsey is placed in a subtly different and to me, highly atmospheric setting. Read more
Published on 4 April 2011 by Andrew K Burns-Mollison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good service
This book was in a better condition than I expected, and am greatful as it was to replace abook that the dog had made a meal of.
P.S. the dog is ok.
P.S. the dog is ok.
Published on 12 Mar 2009 by Cosmo
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good holiday book
Sue Grafton's 'Alphabet' series of books are great holiday reading. There's nothing particularly deep or original about them, but they provide a cracking good read with a... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2008 by Caroline Cormack
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nicely woven story but poor ending
I love Grafton's books, and think this one was nicely constructed, weaving the flashbacks in with the current narrative to fill out the story. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2007 by mivona
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good thriller, and no need to read all the previous books
With a long-running series like this one, it can be difficult for a newcomer to know whether you'll enjoy the most recent addition. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2007 by Rowena Hoseason
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