- Hardcover
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Co (1990)
- ISBN-10: 0805013342
- ISBN-13: 978-0805013344
- ASIN: B002NDUM0A
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A suspenseful murder mystery,
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This review is from: A Is for Alibi (Mass Market Paperback)
"'A' is for Alibi," by Sue Grafton, is narrated in the first-person by California private investigator Kinsey Millhone--a twice-divorced, childless 32-year old woman who lives in a one-room "bachelorette" apartment. Kinsey is hired by Nikki Fife, a woman who had been sent to prison after being convicted of murdering her husband. Nikki maintains her innocence and wants Kinsey to find the real killer--eight years after the murder. This assignment leads to deceit and danger for the sleuth.This is a suspenseful, intriguing murder mystery. Grafton has an eye for detail and a gift for creating characters. Kinsey is an especially memorable detective. She's tough and no-nonsense, but still has her vulnerable points. She's smart, but not a superwoman; rather, a believable, down-to-earth heroine. The matter-of-fact narration is very effective. We get insights into Kinsey's detection technique along the way. This is a story of murder, sex, greed, and deception, well told by Grafton.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A quick and easy read,
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This review is from: A is for Alibi (Audio Cassette)
This is a new author for me, and it is also the first book in the "Alphabet" aka "Kinsey Millhone" series.It was a quick, enjoyable, easy read for me. The detective is likeable. Pretty light stuff, nothing really disturbing or heavy. I plan to read more of the series. The narrator, Mary Peiffer, did a nice job. MY RATING: 3.5 stars!
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good start,
By Chris (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: "A" is for Alibi (Mass Market Paperback)
This book sat in my closet for a year and I only decided to pick it up when all the others I'd bought had been read. It was a good idea I did, for it was a pleasant surprise. I would have preferred more action and fewer conversations, but the character of Kinsey is really interesting and the ending is riveting.
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