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One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner

15 reviews

romorel's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Lisa Gardner knocks it out of the park with this story. One Step Too Far may very be one of the most well-constructed thrillers I’ve read. 

Some readers might find the beginning slow moving, but information is teased out so cleverly that the pages keep turning. 

You’ve got interpersonal drama, betrayals, a diverse and realistic cast, and a main character whose humanity I felt strongly, topped off with an incredibly well-constructed, complex and compelling plot. 

Gardner uses descriptive, accessible language, she is not flowery but her imagery is rich and compelling. Her characters are human, well developed and easy to relate to. 

The clues are teased out consistently and while the first half may feel slow to some the climax is a hundred pages of gripping action that will have you white knuckling your way through. We the readers are given a satisfying conclusion to the story, and a dénûment I’d describe as gentle and thoughtful. 

For those who worry:
the dog doesn’t die.


Kudos to Gardner for keeping me up til 2 AM to finish this fantastic novel. 
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3readingcircus's review against another edition

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4.0

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cassypotts24's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I didn’t want to put it down - and then it got creepy and I had to so I could sleep. Overall, great book. Only 4 stars because I was expecting a bigger shock at the end because of how well the book was written. 
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starsbyname's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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sterregeertsema's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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ruth_power's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Lisa Gardner has done it again - another excellent Frankie Elgin novel. Lots of suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. Kept me guessing until the end. Big twist for the finale but it made total sense. The characters are flawed but lovable. And the service dog Daisy is a delight!
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rescuemama97's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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breeski's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I can't believe how good this novel is. This is everything I look for in a thriller! A plot twist I actually didn't see coming, super intense moments I didn't know how would end, multiple characters I can actually keep straight, so many other things.
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bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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