R is for Ricochet (Kinsey Millhone, #18)
R is for Ricochet (Kinsey Millhone, #18)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton follows private investigator Kinsey Millhone as she escorts Reba Lafferty, a recently paroled woman, to reconnect with society. What begins as a simple assignment becomes complex when Reba re-engages with past acquaintances, leading Kinsey into a web of deceit and danger. The narrative explores themes of redemption and consequence.
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Review Roundup
Sue Grafton's R is for Ricochet delivers another engaging read in the Kinsey Millhone series. Reviewers praise Grafton's strong character development and fast-paced plot, though some feel the mystery resolution lacks surprise. The book's exploration of moral complexities adds depth, while its familiar formula may leave long-time fans wanting more innovation.
Who Should Read R is for Ricochet (Kinsey Millhone, #18)?
Fans of fast-paced crime fiction, especially those who enjoy Sue Grafton's alphabet mystery series, will relish R is for Ricochet. Similar to the works of Janet Evanovich and Sara Paretsky, this novel offers a gripping plot, a strong female detective, and an engaging mix of suspense and wit. Ideal for readers of intelligent, character-driven mysteries.
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Unlike many fellow fictional detectives, Kinsey Millhone operates in the pre-digital era, relying heavily on traditional investigative techniques and methods.
Sue Grafton's alphabet series starring Kinsey Millhone started in 1982 with A is for Alibi, and the series has maintained its setting in the 1980s despite the books being published over several decades.
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R is for Ricochet is part of a series where each installment is titled with a consecutive letter of the alphabet, a concept that was initially inspired by Edward Gorey's playful "Gashlycrumb Tinies".
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Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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