Review of Woman in the Wind
Posted: 19 Nov 2023, 12:51
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Woman in the Wind" by Gregory Stout.]
"Woman in the Wind" by Gregory Stout is an interesting thriller novel that creatively combines elements of mystery, politics, and betrayal in a well-told story.
The story focuses on Jackson Gamble, a private investigator who had just been given a job to find Darlene Munson, a woman who had gone missing with a file that contained enough information to topple most big names in the city, including underground bosses and instrumental political figures. Soon, Gamble finds himself drawn into a game of murder, politics, and betrayal. Forced to pick a side in a game where both sides are wrong, Gamble must make a choice for the greater good.
One of the standout features of this book was the well-told and detailed plot. The author did an excellent job of ensuring that there were no loopholes within the storyline of the book. Another excellent feature of the book was the nigh-perfect character development; almost every character had an important role to play and a hidden motive for their actions. Lastly, the suspense the book held was capable of keeping readers glued to the end.
As much as the book has its strengths, it also has its weaknesses. One of the weaknesses of the book was the overly detailed description of places or events that occurred throughout the story (a perfect example was when Gamble was describing the scenery of the place where the exchange was supposed to happen). This too much information made some of the chapters unnecessarily lengthy. Another weakness of the book is the tendency of some chapters to end mid-sentence. I really hope the author resolves this issue, as it makes reading the book tiresome. I must commend the editing of the book, though I did notice a few errors they weren't significant enough to disrupt my reading experience.
Overall, I'd rate Gregory Stout's "Woman in the Wind" 4 out of 5 stars for its nigh-perfect character development, detailed plot, and suspenseful nature. I deducted one star for the weaknesses I listed above.
I'd recommend the book to adults and young adults who enjoy thrillers and mystery books.
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Woman in the Wind
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"Woman in the Wind" by Gregory Stout is an interesting thriller novel that creatively combines elements of mystery, politics, and betrayal in a well-told story.
The story focuses on Jackson Gamble, a private investigator who had just been given a job to find Darlene Munson, a woman who had gone missing with a file that contained enough information to topple most big names in the city, including underground bosses and instrumental political figures. Soon, Gamble finds himself drawn into a game of murder, politics, and betrayal. Forced to pick a side in a game where both sides are wrong, Gamble must make a choice for the greater good.
One of the standout features of this book was the well-told and detailed plot. The author did an excellent job of ensuring that there were no loopholes within the storyline of the book. Another excellent feature of the book was the nigh-perfect character development; almost every character had an important role to play and a hidden motive for their actions. Lastly, the suspense the book held was capable of keeping readers glued to the end.
As much as the book has its strengths, it also has its weaknesses. One of the weaknesses of the book was the overly detailed description of places or events that occurred throughout the story (a perfect example was when Gamble was describing the scenery of the place where the exchange was supposed to happen). This too much information made some of the chapters unnecessarily lengthy. Another weakness of the book is the tendency of some chapters to end mid-sentence. I really hope the author resolves this issue, as it makes reading the book tiresome. I must commend the editing of the book, though I did notice a few errors they weren't significant enough to disrupt my reading experience.
Overall, I'd rate Gregory Stout's "Woman in the Wind" 4 out of 5 stars for its nigh-perfect character development, detailed plot, and suspenseful nature. I deducted one star for the weaknesses I listed above.
I'd recommend the book to adults and young adults who enjoy thrillers and mystery books.
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Woman in the Wind
View: on Bookshelves