VieVette ’s Reviews > Never Flinch > Status Update

Although certainly readable, it never really captured my attention. SK usually writes great characters: they have distinct personalities, voices, even minor characters have wonderful backstories and we care about them. Sadly, not this time. At least for me.

They all seemed to blend together. Or were cartoonish. Overall, ok but not great. Oh well, they can’t all be amazing.

And “dookie” from a grown man…really?!?

Sorry to say, this one drags a bit. Just nitpicking but the characters feel dated or contradictory. 20 something woman buying pantyhose (nobody wears them anymore), 50 yo acts like an old lady yet is hired as a bodyguard. Also, the “slang” is not contemporary. I get that Holly speaks a certain way but the others should sound different. It’s difficult to distinguish voices. Still an enjoyable read so far.

Decent so far but a bit too politically preachy. Also, Holly Gibney reads like a little old lady and yet is supposed to be maybe 50ish. I like her character but get some cognitive dissonance from some of her behaviors.