Customer Reviews

Sue Grafton: Three Complete Novels; A, B & C: A is for Alibi; B is for Burglar; C is for Corpse

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My first introduction to Kinsey Milhone was 'Q'is for quarry. I liked her instantly. She's cheeky...smart...and about as 'normal' as a character can get. I read 'N' and then 'R' and decided I was doing this all wrong. I like the way one book leads to the next so I'm on a quest that started with 'ABC' and I'm going as far as Sue takes me. I know it's going to be a heck of a ride.

Sue Grafton is an excellent writer! This was my first book of hers and I was glad to have the three in one. As soon as I finished one, I could go right on to the next, through to the end of the book. I'm ready to go on to the next one, but I have to get it first! Grafton keeps readers thinking along with Kinsey, which I think is fun.

It's been years since I have read anything by Sue Grafton. I was in a book store when I noticed she was so far into the alphabet! I decided it was time to catch up and saw this compliation of her stories.

I am starting from the very begining of the alphabet all over again to refresh my memory! While the novels do not need to be read in order, I get a better feeling of our heroine! And once again, I am enjoying the books more than ever! Can't wait to get all caught up again!

Grafton transends detective fiction-- her private eye is a wonderful creation with sharp eye, mind, and tongue. The pleasure in these works is not really in the mystery-- Grafton sometimes reels her solutions in from out beyond the left field fence-- but in the wonderful voice of her main character. Kinsey is a woman who's great to know, whose rough edges, keen eye, pointed wit, and engaging toughness make her a pleasure the hang around. I love these books.

This is the first time I've read anything by Sue Grafton. I see Grafton progressing as a writer. I bought this book no knowing anything about the writer and her A to Q mysteries. I found the first novel - A Is for Alibi a good attempt. I did begin to see Kinsey Millhone as a real person however. Her second novel - B is for Burgler was much, much better. Though she integrated some of the information from A into this novel, it could still be read as a stand alone novel without the reader losing any of the content of the book. C Is for Corpse wasn't as well written, but still a good effort. I plan on reading D through Q, just because I've grown to want to know what lies in store for Kinsey.
Makes me wish I could visit some of Kinsey's regular haunts, like Rosie's, to see the places in person. Grafton makes these places seem so real I can actually picture them as if I'm there. I hope all subsequent novels in the series gives more insight into Kinsey and what she's like and what makes her tick!

Two of my professors recommended (A IS for Alibi" and "B is for Burglar") the books in Sue Grafton's series for their sharp swift reading style and mystery entertainment. "F is for Fugitive" is my family's latest treasure. Each mystery is
entertaining, not formula stuff. Guaranteed to please even
our most picky fans here.

As soon as I got past the first chapter, I was immediately sucked into the mystery of the book. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. It's amazing. This is the kind of book that never gets boring. The mysteries are realistic, and Sue grafton gives you just the right information to keep you reading and then want more after you're done. I would recommend this book to anyone who is into mysteries or suspense. These are by far my favorite series of books.

Sue Grafton created a very "normal" PI when she crafted Kinsey Milhone's profile - a 30 year old lone, independent, no frills female PI in 1980s southern California operating a one-woman show. Kinsey appeals to readers from various eras and backgrounds. As Grafton develops this character the reader becomes amazed by Kinsey's comical life style, absorbed in the story and eager to read the next adventure. ~ A quick read ~ entertaining ~~~~ In person Grafton is a very "real" individual who, now on "N is for N? ", plans to stop after "Z is for Z? "

C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton is an intense book that leaves you craving for more of Grafton and Kinsey. Kinsey Milhone is middle aged, single, and a private investigator. In her newest case, Kinsey meets Bobby Callahan who asks her to help him find who tried to kill him, but just left him brutally scarred, and with a bad memory so he cannot remember many of the details of the accident that left him crippeled and killed his best friend. Soon, Kinsey is in the middle of three mysteries, and hoping to solve them before its too late and soon there will be a mystery about her death. The suspense is so think at the end of the book I found myself skipping passages just to find out what happened next.

Sue Grafton's writing is catchy and her characterization is superb. I don't want to regurgitate what must be countless remarks regarding how great it is to have a believable strong female character, but suffice to say I want to be Kinsey Milhoune when I grow up.

The collection of three is a lot more convenient for someone who plows through books like I do. I don't have access to a bookstore, so Amazon is my primary source of books right now. This way I can order the collection and take the time to move through three books while placing the next on order and not have to worry about running out of reading material or dealing with numerous paperbacks taking up space. Also, even though you can really pick up the books at any time throughout the series, you still get a better sense of continuity this way.