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The Dressmaker (2016)
The Dressmaker (2016)
2016 | Drama
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Lovely quirky, comedic film. Kate Winslet is brilliant as usual. Her character returns as a bright and lively talented dress maker in a village full of drab, petty-minded, snooty people . Hugo Weaving's portrayal of a camp, dress loving police sergeant had me in stitches. I had never heard of this film but I don't know why it wasn't more popular.
  
10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club, #10)
10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club, #10)
James Patterson | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.3 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
2.5 stars. This WMC book was not one of my favorites. There didn't seem to be as much police action in this book. The crimes stories were weak. Opening closed cases, crime reporters chasing leads, roadtripping with your best friend. Its getting more personal and less action packed. Not that I mind the personal, but I prefer more crime to be the focus.
  
Lost Light (Harry Bosch #9)
Lost Light (Harry Bosch #9)
Michael Connelly | 2003 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry
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8.8 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a Harry Bosch story and as I've not read any of the others it is also a good stand alone book.
It keeps you interested in the actual story as well as encouraging you to buy the other Harry Bosch books to get his full backstory. I highly recommend reading it if you enjoy the detective/police genre as I do.
  
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The Fault Tree
Louise Ure | 2008
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Blind mechanic Cadence Moran is walking home from work one night when she "witnesses" a murder. Trying to help the police only attracts the killer's attention. I found the story frustratingly slow for a thriller and the ending completely unbelievable.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-fault-tree-by-louise-ure.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
I loved Michael Connelly's new novel. Renee Ballard is an interesting, dynamic and multi-dimensional character who is likable and relatable. The Late Show is heavy in police jargon and procedure, much more than in Connelly's Bosch books but he does a great job of explaining without losing fluidity or storyline. I can't wait to see what comes next for Detective Ballard!