The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles, #2) in 2-3-4 Challenge

Jan 02, 2012 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-suspense-thriller, 12800-in-2018, group-read, nc-br-digital-library, 5000-books

Update from Reread 5/1: My original rating and comments stand. Just as good the second time around.

It's been a year since Jane Rizzoli's encounter with the now jailed Surgeon and she's still recovering. Not so much from her physical wounds but the deeper ones no one can see. When she's called to a crime scene by another detective from a different squad, Rizzoli must face the horror all over again as she finds similarities to the Surgeon's work.

Things are also compounded when an FBI agent insert Update from Reread 5/1: My original rating and comments stand. Just as good the second time around.

It's been a year since Jane Rizzoli's encounter with the now jailed Surgeon and she's still recovering. Not so much from her physical wounds but the deeper ones no one can see. When she's called to a crime scene by another detective from a different squad, Rizzoli must face the horror all over again as she finds similarities to the Surgeon's work.

Things are also compounded when an FBI agent inserts himself into the investigation. Gabriel Dean isn't forthcoming with too many details as to why he's there and Jane must not only tackle her resurfacing demons but hold her own with her own team and the lead detective from the Newton squad. Medical examiner Maura Isles is also introduced here.

I was reluctant to resume the series after the last book where a deeply flawed Jane Rizzoli didn't seem to think she needed redemption nor would she own up to her troubling behavior. Her jealousy of fellow detective Thomas Moore's relationship with a victim, Catherine Cordelia, led her to put his career at risk. And, the request she made of a fellow detective to cover up the details of her shooting of an unarmed suspect went beyond the pale. However, in this story, we find not only a repentant Rizzoli but one who is more introspective and less willing to be a victim of sexism. She's still edgy and tough, which are her stengths, but without the huge boulder on her shoulder that characterized her in the first book. Rizzoli is much more focused on the investigation and working with not only her team but the detective from the other squad and the mysterious Gabriel Dean. We also learned more about the dynamics of her family, allowing us better insight into this intriguing character.

The re-emergence of the Surgeon was chilling and this story moved rapidly. For me, the bogey man was around every corner and I was tense for most of the book (really good thing for me). It is a tribute to the exceptional writing that my opinion of Jane Rizzoli was completely transformed. I'm looking forward to continuing the series and highly recommend this book. ...more

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Nov 06, 2012 Kris (My Novelesque Life) rated it really liked it

RATING: 4 STARS
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The second book in the Rizzoli and Isles series is just as chilling and suspense as The Surgeon. I would recommend reading The Surgeon first as it gives the creepy background to Warren. This series is gritty and so addicting. Gerritsen must have some medical background as there some descriptions and words beyond my understanding, but it sounds legit. ...more

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May 14, 2011 Lauren rated it it was amazing

Shelves: prickly-heroine, serial-killers, female-detectives, police-procedural, fbi-agents

The Apprentice
5 Stars

Synopsis:
It is another hot summer in Boston, and a sadistic serial killer is on the loose again. Detective Jane Rizzoli is drawn into the case as the murders are reminiscent of Warren Hoyt’s rampage, and she forced not only to deal with a secretive FBI Agent but must also confront her worst fears when Hoyt escapes custody and joins forces with the city’s newest monster.

Review:
An excellent sequel.

The plot is well-written, fast-paced and suspenseful. However, there are several ...more

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Sep 01, 2015 Andrew rated it really liked it

This was a good and enjoyable book but I definitely did not enjoy it as much the first one in the series. I think for the following reasons:
1) At times there was too much detail, obviously Tess Gerritsen is from a medical background and there is too much detail at times that can slow down the pace and get in the way of the story.
2) I don't particularly find Rizzoli a likeable character, she presents too many barriers for me, the reader, to like her, although I can understand her.
3) I miss Moore, ...more

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May 07, 2018 Christina T rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-stars, mystery-thriller, reread, 2018-book-challenge

This is a re-read for me because I'm reading this series with a group of buddies on GoodReads. Originally I'd read the first six books in the series way back when each of them had been released and time tends to make specifics a little hazy. This makes for practically brand new experiences with re-reads. So yay for that! Boo on not remembering what I did yesterday.

The Good: As super villainous Hoyt was in the last book I wasn't sure how Gerritsen would come up with an equally bad guy for her sec ...more

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