The Broken Window: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Lincoln Rhyme) | List Price: $26.95
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Binding: Hardcover
Rhyme is back and Deaver has his head in the game! [Posted on 2008-08-13]
So glad to read this novel! Once again, Deaver has brought us a thriller worthy of the characters he created. Very interesting story that included a lot of information about identity theft and data mining and gives a person a lot to think about in regard to how much information someone could possibly have on you with all the computer generated files that private companies are beginning to amass. Quite scary really. Especially what someone in possession of that info could do. As they said,
"Knowledge is power." I gave it a 4 which is the highest rating I usually give a thriller. I possibly would have given it more except for some annoying distractions in the book and some petty stuff. I wasn't interested in the England side story nor do I like those lists written down in the book. I know I'm in the minority probably over that one. Another wish of mine is that Deaver would make more effort to detail the nature of Rhyme and Sach's relationship and private personal interaction with each other. Highly recommend!!
Identity Theft [Posted on 2008-08-14]
This latest Lincoln Rhyme mystery has him chasing an intriguing criminal who uses data mining to change people's identities and backgrounds much less rob, rape and murder his victims. With his paramour and partner, Amelia Sachs, along with the rest of his partners, Lincoln has to accept some of today's computer and data-gathering techniques.
The trail leads to the largest and most successful data-gathering company, Strategic Systems Datacorp, which has amassed individual profiles on hundreds of millions of persons in the United States and overseas. This information furnishes the culprit with all kinds of knowledge to enable him to plan and execute his c rimes, including one against Lincoln's cousin, who is accused of murder.
Written with Deaver's accustomed meticulous detail, with the usual twists to keep the reader turning pages, the novel is well up there with the best of the series. Too bad we'll have to wait two years before the next one. But that's OK, the author plans to have us reading the next in the Kathryn Dance series next year, as well as a standalone--a possible new series-due out in November of `08. They too should be well worth looking forward to. Recommended.
Lincoln Rhyme, back again [Posted on 2008-08-20]
I liked this one a lot. Not my favorite, I think my fav is one of the first Lincoln Rhyme novel ( Bones) but this one rates right up there. For the most part Jeffery Deaver writes really good mysteries with unusual twists that keep you really interested, and this one fit the bill. If your a fan this one is a don't miss, if you have not read one of these books maybe this is the time to start. It is a good read whether on the beach or in the car.
One of Deaver's Best [Posted on 2008-08-20]
A great page turner from Deaver. Not as formulaic as some of his past Rhyme books - I hate that it took a real life identity theft to spark his creativity. A bit paranoia-inducing (I did re-check my credit report), but quite entertaining!
Was the dossier on Sachs for real??!! [Posted on 2008-08-20]
When Lincoln Rhymes reluctantly agrees to drop an important case to pursue the solution to his cousin's recent murder charge, he enters the world of identity theft and data mining. For the first time, he faces an uncommonly evil adversary who "knows everything", which is exceptionally frustrating for a person like Rhymes.
I, like many other reviewers, have read all of this series and found this one to be a super page-turner. I frequently neglected my computer or watching the Olympics to get back to my book. I remember as I read that I bet Deaver put a lot of work into his books, so be sure to watch the 3-min. video that Amazon includes after the PW review - it's amazing!
While most of us worry about identity theft, I also remember thinking, go ahead and try to quantify me (data mining companies), I just don't think I'm quantifiable. But I don't think I ever want a dossier on me as large as the one on Amelia Sachs no matter how correct or incorrect. Is this for real? Perhaps fiction based on future truth.
Well said, Mr. Deaver. At any rate, knowledge is power in anyone's book!
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