Official Review: Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain The...
Posted: 02 Jun 2019, 13:35
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain Their Natural Color" by J. Hawki.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Heartbroken after her girlfriend decides to leave her to return home to her abusive husband and small children, Kirsten Leone, a forensic psychiatrist, heads to her parent's home for some much-needed love and support. While on the train, she has an unusual encounter with a stranger. When she gets off the train, he tries to abduct her, but her father, who believes in being prepared for anything, attacks the man and saves her.
After reaching her parent's home, Kirsten is contacted by the FBI. She had given them a profile a year earlier for a serial killer, but they had largely ignored it. Several deaths later and no closer to finding the perpetrator, they decide to try things her way. This killer has killed multiple people, of different ages and ethnicities, in a number of different ways, and in various states of the country. Kirsten finally agrees to work with the FBI to get justice for all the victims and to put an end to the bloodshed. She, her family, and her friends will soon become targets of the serial killer. Her life is about to change forever.
Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain Their Natural Color is a novel written by J. Hawki. This book is the epitome of an action-packed, fast-paced novel as it goes from one exciting scene to the next one. Just as Kirsten gets out of one dangerous encounter, another one seems to present itself. This was my favorite part of the story. Not all the questions are answered here, but there is now a sequel, Catch an Elephant by the Tail, and I assume the problems will be resolved in the second book. I have already downloaded that one and look forward to reading it.
The main characters are all fully developed. Kirsten is a strong, confident, and self-reliant woman. I wasn’t sure I liked her much at the beginning of the book, as she seemed almost arrogant. As time went by, I began to like her more and more and was really rooting for her by the end of the story. Her girlfriend, Liz, has an opposite personality. She has been abused so much by her husband, both mentally and physically, that she is insecure, shy, and easily manipulated. You can’t help but pull for her to get out of her dangerous situation and get her life turned around. Kirsten’s dad’s character was one that I really enjoyed. He is a cursing, gun-toting, no-nonsense man who trained Kirsten early on to shoot guns and defend herself.
Family is a very important part of this story. The bonds that are formed as children impact the rest of a person’s life, whether for good or bad. This is revealed to us in the interactions of Kirsten and her family; they are always there to support her and help protect her no matter what happens. This is also explored through other characters and in other aspects of the story and the significance will become clearer as you read the book.
I enjoyed everything about this novel. As there were only a few minor errors, I gladly rate it 4 out of 4 stars. People who don’t like reading about violence or sex should steer clear of this book. It is not suitable for children. I am happy to recommend it to readers who like crime dramas, thrillers, and suspense novels.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Heartbroken after her girlfriend decides to leave her to return home to her abusive husband and small children, Kirsten Leone, a forensic psychiatrist, heads to her parent's home for some much-needed love and support. While on the train, she has an unusual encounter with a stranger. When she gets off the train, he tries to abduct her, but her father, who believes in being prepared for anything, attacks the man and saves her.
After reaching her parent's home, Kirsten is contacted by the FBI. She had given them a profile a year earlier for a serial killer, but they had largely ignored it. Several deaths later and no closer to finding the perpetrator, they decide to try things her way. This killer has killed multiple people, of different ages and ethnicities, in a number of different ways, and in various states of the country. Kirsten finally agrees to work with the FBI to get justice for all the victims and to put an end to the bloodshed. She, her family, and her friends will soon become targets of the serial killer. Her life is about to change forever.
Elephants and Chopping Blocks Retain Their Natural Color is a novel written by J. Hawki. This book is the epitome of an action-packed, fast-paced novel as it goes from one exciting scene to the next one. Just as Kirsten gets out of one dangerous encounter, another one seems to present itself. This was my favorite part of the story. Not all the questions are answered here, but there is now a sequel, Catch an Elephant by the Tail, and I assume the problems will be resolved in the second book. I have already downloaded that one and look forward to reading it.
The main characters are all fully developed. Kirsten is a strong, confident, and self-reliant woman. I wasn’t sure I liked her much at the beginning of the book, as she seemed almost arrogant. As time went by, I began to like her more and more and was really rooting for her by the end of the story. Her girlfriend, Liz, has an opposite personality. She has been abused so much by her husband, both mentally and physically, that she is insecure, shy, and easily manipulated. You can’t help but pull for her to get out of her dangerous situation and get her life turned around. Kirsten’s dad’s character was one that I really enjoyed. He is a cursing, gun-toting, no-nonsense man who trained Kirsten early on to shoot guns and defend herself.
Family is a very important part of this story. The bonds that are formed as children impact the rest of a person’s life, whether for good or bad. This is revealed to us in the interactions of Kirsten and her family; they are always there to support her and help protect her no matter what happens. This is also explored through other characters and in other aspects of the story and the significance will become clearer as you read the book.
I enjoyed everything about this novel. As there were only a few minor errors, I gladly rate it 4 out of 4 stars. People who don’t like reading about violence or sex should steer clear of this book. It is not suitable for children. I am happy to recommend it to readers who like crime dramas, thrillers, and suspense novels.
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