Simple Genius by David Baldacci

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Enjoyed this book even more than the previous one in the series. Once I realized this series is more of a mystery/whodunit versus an action thriller, I settled in and just kept reading. Great story with a deeper look into Michelle Maxwell's personality/childhood/background. I really liked that aspect.

One thing that came to me after finishing the book: Sean King is not your usual protagonist. He is not a superhero who kicks the snot out of the villain. He relies on his partner, Maxwell, to fill that role while he uses his brain to figure out clues and identify the villain. That's an interesting twist on traditional main characters...at least from my experience.

Foul language seemed to be a bit elevated compared to the first two books (some F-bombs and more frequent cussing). Not too bad, but a little distracting for this reader.

Simple Genius is highly recommended for mystery fans and even those who usually enjoy more action.



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