Customer Reviews

Body Parts

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

My book club picked this novel because we thought the description of the title character was unusual. We read a lot of mysteries and thrillers. The book really lived up to expectations. I loved that it was a fast read, but I also found the characters very compelling. The book was clever and unusual, something we don't see all that much. We were all totally surprised by the ending. I can't wait for the next in the series.

I found this book in on a trip to Las Vegas. I'd never heard of the author, but I loved this book. It's a fast, exciting read, plus I loved the main character, Tally. She's a homicide counselor - a profession I had never heard of. I liked all the characters, including Penny, the Canine Corps dog. And the plot was excellent. I hope there's another Tally mystery coming! Great job!

What can I say? I loved this book! The characters--gotta love that Tally!--are so well-developed that I probably will find myself looking for them next time I'm in Boston. Great plot that kept me up at night. I kept telling myself, just one more chapter... Dynamic writing, real-life dialogue, a colorful cast of characters, and plot twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end are just a few of the reasons I've put the next Stiefel book on my "must buy" list.

I should have seen a red flag when I noticed that one of the positive reviews on the back of the book came from her very own husband!

All-in-all, this book was completely average. There was nothing that stood out about it. The writing wasn't that exciting, and the author introduces so many characters that I had trouble keeping them all straight. I didn't feel any of them were developed well either.

Bleh.

I bought the book at random in the super market. The characters became personal from the beginnng. You care about them; and the descriptions of Boston make me want to go there! I can't wait for Tally, wonderful Penny, Jake, bubblegum Gert and the rest in their next adventure. Soon, I hope, Vicki!!!

I bought this book randomly having never heard of Vicki Stiefel. I simply liked the description and from the first page I could tell I was going to like "Body Parts".

For me, a great book has certain key elements:

1. Contiuous action/dialogue (I hate authors that describe every scene/person in overly minute detail)
2. Interesting characters with whitty & casual dialogue
3. A solid plot
4. A twist for an ending

This book has every one of those things. Just when you think you have this one figured out, you find you don't!...

I can't wait for the next book by Vicki and look forward to seeing more of Tally and her gang. If you like mystery and thrillers...grab this one! You won't be dissapointed!

I have to admit I don't often read horror, but Tally Whyte is a compassionate, exuberant, and human protagonist who can take you through the pages and make you wait for the next book. I loved learning about the gritty world of a homicide grief counselor and I think it's one of the more unique professions I've come across in a mystery.

Counselors at the Grief Shop; Penny, Tally's three-legged German shepherd from the Canine Corps; Jake, Tally's landlord; Mrs. Cheadle with her tales of her vaudeville days; and, of course, Tally Whyte are some of the memorable characters who live and die in this book. They and a riveting plot make for a great read!!

Loved the book, couldn't put it down. I loved the references to places in Boston that I remember well. It reminded me some of Robin Cook's books, which I love. Amazing ending.

Body Parts was a gripping read! Once I began I couldn't put it down. The heroine Tally Whyte was a compelling and real character who kept me engrossed the entire story. I give Stiefel a strong thumbs up on this first effort and look forward to more of Tally's adventures in future writings.