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by Janet H. (Lakeland, FL) My first Tess Monaghan book
I had never read any Laura Lippman books before and now I wonder why. I loved this book! I was intrigued when I read the description and it did not disappoint. Very well written. As soon as I hit "Submit" I am going to order another Monaghan book!
Rated of 5
by Vicki O. (Boston, MA) Hooked on Tess
This is my first Tess Monaghan book and I am hooked. Tess reminds me a little of my favorite childhood female detective, Nancy Drew. I devoured that series and may do the same with Tess. .”The Girl in the Green Raincoat” is a well-written mystery with crisp dialogue and realistic characters. There is a case for Tess to solve, but, to me, the solution is not as important as what Tess learns about herself, her past and her values.
Rated of 5
by Susan B. (Coventry, RI) The Girl in the Green Raincoat
I was very excited when I found this book in my mailbox, because although I had heard of Laura Lipman as a well-known writer of crime fiction, I had never read anything written by her. I'm sorry to say that the story did not grab me the way I expected it would. It was an interesting enough story, but it just wasn't a compelling read. I found some humor in some sections but overall it never became the page-turner that I had sought.
Rated of 5
by Sherrill B. (Columbia City, In.) The Girl in the Green Raincoat
I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read and not a lot of pages. I would recommend it to everyone who enjoyed Rear Window, the book and the movie, as it is written in the same style; full of mystery, intrigue and imagination. The Main character Tess has some scary moments in her personal life as a result of her investigating but everything turns out ok for her.
Rated of 5
by Irene M. (Ashland, OR) A New Lippman Mystery
Tess Monaghan, private investigator, has been put to bed for two months by her doctor. What she sees from her bedroom window, is at first curiosity, and then alarm for "The Girl in the Green Raincoat." Laura Lippman gives us a good mystery with a surprising twist at the conclusion of the story. I enjoyed this novel enough to track down Lippman's earlier books and I know I will enjoy reading more of Tess' earlier adventures. This book will be enjoyed by mystery fans everywhere.
Rated of 5
by Carol N. (San Jose, CA) The Girl in the Green Raincoat - Laura Lippman
Having read Lippman’s “What the Dead Know, “ I was anxious to read another one of her creations. “The Girl in the Green Raincoat is a “Rear Window” reincarnation. This Alfred Hitchcock mode novel places a very pregnant, bed-confined private investigator, Tess Monaghan, in the center of a conundrum. The story is full of interesting/quirky characters that not only fit the story but also keep it moving, however, the ending was a bit too obvious and very predictable for my purposes. This quick little read is perfect for a lazy afternoon’s entertainment.
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