Tuesday Teaser ~ X

Okay, I'm reading X (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) by Sue Grafton. I'm not actually sure why since I've grown tired of Grafton's writing style. Her protagonist never simply "makes coffee." She spends an entire paragraph detailing every moment of the coffee making process. And she goes into this sort of detail again and again for no good reason. The only reason I have for reading this is that once you've read 20+ books of a 26 book series, you kind of feel obligated to read the rest.

Please note: I pulled the blurb from Amazon, but I don't have a clue what book they think they published because I'm pretty far in and nowhere in the story is there any sign of a serial killer.


Blurb:
Sue Grafton’s X: Perhaps her darkest and most chilling novel, it features a remorseless serial killer who leaves no trace of his crimes. Once again breaking the rules and establishing new paths, Grafton wastes little time identifying this sociopath. The test is whether Kinsey can prove her case against him before she becomes his next victim.

Opening:
Teddy Xankis would have to steal the painting. What other choice did she have? She believed it was a Turner--a possibility she couldn't confirm unless she shipped it tot the Tate in London, where the Turner scholars, Evelyn Joll and Martin Butlin in particular, could make a judgment about its authenticity. Unfortunately, the paining was currently in the basement of the house that was now solely in Ari's name, where it had sat for years, unrecognized and unappreciated. She might have blamed herself for the oversight, but why on earth would anyone expect to find a priceless painting in such homely company.

Teaser:
My name is Kinsey Millhone. I'm a private detective by trade, doing business as Millhone investigations. I'm female, thirty-eight years old, twice divorced, and childless, a status I maintain with rigorous attention to my birth control pills.

Frankly, unless you're a hard core mystery buff, I don't recommend this series.

Please, God, let it be over soon.

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16 comments:

  1. I'm sorry you aren't enjoying this. I've read all the books too and understand what you are saying but kind of see it as visiting an old friend, one you can slip into easy conversation with and not have to worry about being on your best behaviour.

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  2. Ha! I gave up somewhere at book H or I or J -- I've always meant to go back and catch up with Kinsey. I liked the books and gave up for no real reason.

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  3. I've only read 3-4 novels in this series (some of the earlier ones) and I've always enjoyed them; I can see how things might get a little stale after awhile (I've never been able to stick with these for too long - Stephanie Plum, anyone?). I can also relate to your need to finish out the series - ha! Thanks for sharing this one!

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  4. Oh, that's too bad...I LOVE this series and loved this book. But then, I like the character, Kinsey Millhone; she fascinates me.

    Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog.

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  5. I have the whole series to date in paperback so I'm waiting for X to come out in paperback. This one sounds, as you say, a bit "darker" than the others but I'll read it nonetheless. Only two more letters after X! Here's my TT: http://wp.me/p4DMf0-XS

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    1. Except the blurb doesn't fit the book AT ALL. It's about art theft. No killers anywhere.

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  6. I've read a couple of books in this series and sooner or later I'll probably read them all because I like Kinsey Millhone. However, they're not high on my list of priorities. So many other wonderful books to read first.
    Thank you for stopping by my blog today.
    Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG

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  7. The first paragraph didn't grab me, but I'm going to read the book for the same reason you are. First I have to read W, but then I'm on to this one. I just can't give up now.

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  8. LOL! I know exactly what you mean. I haven't read X yet because I think I'm dreading it and putting it off. I'm tired of reading about her next door neighbor and her odd little crush on him. I mean, he's like ninety-something, isn't he? I'm tired of reading about Rosie and whatever horrible dinner she is making Kinsey eat. I never understood, if you don't like the food and the owner is pushy, go eat somewhere else. It was fun and quirky for a while, but now I'm just bored to tears with it and am eagerly awaiting the day we get to Z so I can find out how the story ends and move on. I've come too far to turn back, so best just to push forward. I also wish she had a love interest, but that's just me. Anyhow, didn't mean to write so much, it's just you said exactly what I've been thinking about this series since around T maybe? Here's my TT. Happy reading!

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    1. I know. I think G was my favorite because she actually had a love life.

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  9. I have read the first few of this series but am nowhere near X. My teaser this week comes from Dead Ice by Laurell K. Hamilton. Happy reading!

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  10. I have not started this series. My mom and daughter are fans.

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  11. I am sorry you aren't enjoying this one. I love this series, although have found some books to be better than others. I haven't reached X in the series yet. I last read T is for Trespass, and liked that one quite a bit.

    That's odd about the description not matching. Hopefully it's not a spoiler, given how far you are in the book and the fact you haven't come across a serial killer.

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  12. It's a genre I don't generally go for, actually.

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  13. I read a few from this series and then it got away from me. I think I'd continue with this one. Hope u like it.

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  14. This looks really good. I'm probably one of the few people who hasn't read anything by Sue Grafton. I'd keep reading this one!

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