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Erika (17789 KP) rated Lock In (Lock In #1) in Books
Apr 22, 2019
This novel takes place in the near future, where a disease called Hayden's Syndrome has infected some of the population, leaving them bed-bound with a functioning brain. The main character is Chris, who has Haden's and is a new FBI agent, using an android, nicknamed a 'threep'.
This is definitely a police-procedural novel with a future twist. I liked the mix a lot. Scalzi's characterizations are always good, and this was no exception. I devoured the book in two days and promptly moved onto the sequel.
This is definitely a police-procedural novel with a future twist. I liked the mix a lot. Scalzi's characterizations are always good, and this was no exception. I devoured the book in two days and promptly moved onto the sequel.
Christopher Radcliff recommended High and Low (1963) in Movies (curated)
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Devil's Chimney (Detective Rutherford Barnes #1) in Books
Dec 18, 2022
A new series and author for me and one I enjoyed and look forward to reading more of in the future.
With a gritty plot and excellent and well developed characters, this is a great addition to the police procedural genre. The pace is a little steady to begin with and it took me a while to get into it, but it certainly ramps up to what is a tense and very satisfying finish.
Thanks go to Joffe Books and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of Devil's Chimney.
With a gritty plot and excellent and well developed characters, this is a great addition to the police procedural genre. The pace is a little steady to begin with and it took me a while to get into it, but it certainly ramps up to what is a tense and very satisfying finish.
Thanks go to Joffe Books and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of Devil's Chimney.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Head On (Lock In #2) in Books
Apr 26, 2019
This novel is the 2nd in the 'Lock In' series, though you could have read it without reading the first and not get too lost. This novel picks up a year after the last novel. Chris is at a Hilketa game, which is a sport where Threeps get their heads ripped off, and witnesses a player's death. Chris and his partner, Vann, get involved immediately and work the case on his death. Like the first, it's a police procedural with the smattering of sci-fi. I really enjoyed this one, and hope there's a next book.
Crystal (148 KP) rated Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 1 in TV
Jun 10, 2018 (Updated Jun 10, 2018)
Listen. This show is hilarious. I have never laughed so much. Andy Samberg's character Jake, doesn't know how to be serious without making a dumb comment or making up words. I have never related to a character so much. This is not a typical cop show. If you want to watch a cop procedural stick with Law & Order. If you have been scrolling passed it on Hulu and not sure about watching it or not. Do it! I binged this season in like 2 days.
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Think this book may have fallen victim to the too much hype before I read it syndrome, I kept hearing what a great procedural this was but as solid as it was it didn't blow my socks off.
Unusually, with a police procedure, I liked the main characters but found the actual story/case somewhat lacking. With a bit too much showing behind the curtain, I didn't find the investigation into the gruesome crime all that fascinating. The interesting side case was wrapped up too early and I'm just left hoping our intrepid French/Scottish investigator will have a better outing next time.
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