Patricia Abbott (pattinase): The Year in Crime Fiction

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Deb said...: Can I say again how much I did not enjoy GIRL ON A TRAIN? Three narrators with completely interchangeable voices; only three plausible culprits introduced (pick one--you've got a 33-1/3% chance of being right); and an attitude toward alcoholism that makes it less a disease and more a plot device that can be adjusted as needed. If this is the future of women's mysteries, bring on the Elisabeth Sanxay Holding collection!; 2:14 PM
pattinase (abbott) said...: Haven't read it but my husband and several friends liked it. And I guess Megan did. Don't like many books with multiple POVs, in general.; 2:53 PM
Rick Robinson said...: Barbara liked it a lot and is looking forward to the movie.; 9:32 PM
George said...: I found some amusement with people buying GIRL ON THE TRAIN thinking it was GIRL ON A TRAIN. GONE GIRL has a lot to answer for.; 8:33 AM
Deb said...: Oops! My bad. It is indeed GIRL ON THE TRAIN. I still didn't think it was a very good book though.

/And do you suppose we'll ever stop referring to grown women as "girls"?; 8:44 AM
pattinase (abbott) said...: We had gotten away from it 25 years ago but have drifted back.; 9:32 AM
Deb said...: As with so many things...sadly.; 9:56 AM