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10/24/2009: "Void Moon review"
Void Moon
Michael Connelly
Hachette Audio
hachetteaudio.com
04402222818, 38.99.
Reviewed by Thomas Hollyday 10/23/09. (My ratings: 5 star-I’d buy it, 4 star –I’d borrow it, 3 star-liked it, 2 star-didn’t like it, 1 star, didn’t finish it)
The woman Cassie Black had one goal in prison. Now on parole she goes back to the scene of her former crime to set the record straight. Along the way she is sabotaged by those in whom she once had trust.
The first reason I really like this book-yes-enough to buy it- is that Connelly portrays here a woman’s feelings and strengths so well. She might not be lovable but she’s true. Sure, he follows all the genre rules, baiting us with questions about all the characters we meet, but it is his portrayal of Cassie that is so excellent.
Then, of course, I respect the research that was done. Many times a reader will want to learn from a book, not just about crime, but all about technology or, in this case, casino gambling. Connelly did his homework as can be seen from his acknowledgements.
As far as Ganser’s narration, the artist has stated he enjoys reading tough female protagonists. He proves his mettle here. I give this novel 5 stars.
Thomas Hollyday Book Reviews are published at PuddlesWeblog.com and distributed to review media. In his own right, Tom publishes romance mysteries with a Chesapeake locale, inks cartoon illustrations, and writes maritime as well as architectural research. See solarsippers.com. If you are a writer of fiction e-books or audios and want one of his free reviews, send along for consideration a free non-returnable copy in PDF or write for snail mail for CD to tomah@solarsippers.com.
