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Title: A Perfect Crime by Peter Abrahams ISBN: 0-345-42680-0 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 07 September, 1999 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.47 (45 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: very good
Comment: Roger Cullingwood discovers that his wife Francie is having an affair with Ned Demarco, so Roger decides that Francie must die. Roger hatches a perfect murder or did he?
The quality of the writing grabs you on the first page. Characters are drawn with accuracy and keen insight. The plot is beautifully developed. It is suspenseful but not in a predictable way, you see what's coming, but trust me you are still surprised and amazed. This book has several graphic love scenes.
Peter Abrahams is the author of eight previous novels, including " The Fan" and "Lights Out", which was nominated for an Edgar Award for best novel.
Rating: 5
Summary: For connoisseurs of excellent writing, this one's for you.
Comment: The quality of the writing grabs you on the first page. Characters are drawn with deft accuracy and keen insight. The plot is beautifully developed. It's suspenseful but not in a predictable way: you see what's coming, but trust me: you're still surprised. The grace with which Abrahams accomplishes what seems to be effortlessly unfolding left me thoroughly impressed. The author does not resort to cheap tactics, no easy outs: it's just solid writing. This guy is now near the top of my list of all-time favorite authors. My only question is, why isn't he more acclaimed? If you thought Grisham was good, this makes him pale in comparison. If you think Grisham is mediocre, RUN to your keyboard and order this book, and you can thank me later.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Novel of Coincidences and Twists
Comment: A Perfect Crime is a great psychological thriller that races away at the beginning but becomes slightly derailed at the end. The basic premise is: Francie and Ned are having an affair. Francie's vile husband Roger finds out about it and plans to kill them both. However, the twists and coincidences that occur are startling and exciting and make this thriller into something very original.
I especially loved the backdrop to this thriller. The weather is always cold and icy and the house where Francie and Ned meet in centred on an island and can only be reached by rowing across in a small boat. These elements provide great atmosphere and originality. Roger is diabolical and I enjoyed the contrast between how he viewed himself (clever, self assured) and the way others saw him (strange nutcase!).
Overall A Perfect Crime is a competent thriller with short sections and snappy dialogue. The characters are well developed although certain aspects seemed unlikely such as Roger thinking he'd be able to control Whitey Truax so perfectly that he could commit the perfect murder where he couldn't be implicated. However, this book is filled with suspense and surprises, so you'd be wise to give it a go. I'm glad I did.
JoAnne
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Title: Lights Out by Peter Abrahams ISBN: 0345445783 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 25 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Tutor by Peter Abrahams ISBN: 0345439414 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 29 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Crying Wolf by Peter Abrahams ISBN: 0345435036 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Fan by Peter Abrahams ISBN: 0345445791 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 28 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Revolution #9 by Peter Abrahams ISBN: 0345445805 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 30 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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