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Fractured by Karin Slaughter
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bookshelves: 2021, audio, suspense, mystery, hoopla, library

I think it is important that I am upfront when writing this review about the fact that I am both in the middle of a reading slump that has been on and off or month and I am in the middle of a cross-country move. I feel like it is very likely that both of these things affected how I felt about the book and my ability to focus on it. So, you might want to take my review with a grain of salt.

Key things that I felt when reading this:
- I enjoyed the first Will Trent Book better.
- It was a decent book, but far from my favorite Slaughter book. But, not my least favorite, either.
- I do enjoy Slaughter and her characters so I will be continuing this series.
- There was a lot of jumping around between characters and storylines and I got lost at a few points.
- With that last bullet point, I go back to my warning paragraph and the fact that there were many distractions in my life at the time of reading so this is likely not any fault of the book or Slaughter.
- Slaughter writes about pedophiles a lot.
- As usual, with Slaughter, a gory thriller.

If you have enjoyed other Slaughter books you know what you are getting into here. There may be twists and turns, but no surprises with the way she writes. So, Slaughter fans can read with confidence. Those with queasy stomachs and who cannot focus may want to steer clear (in the second case, at least until you can focus!)
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Reading Progress

April 30, 2021 – Started Reading
April 30, 2021 – Shelved
April 30, 2021 – Shelved as: 2021
April 30, 2021 – Shelved as: audio
April 30, 2021 – Shelved as: suspense
April 30, 2021 – Shelved as: mystery
April 30, 2021 – Shelved as: hoopla
April 30, 2021 – Shelved as: library
May 2, 2021 –
0% "Georgia Tech"
May 4, 2021 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Edgarr Alien (new)

Edgarr Alien Pooh May your slump die and your move be successful Matt


Matthew Edgarr Alien wrote: "May your slump die and your move be successful Matt"

Thank you kindly, Edgarr!


message 3: by Edgarr Alien (new)

Edgarr Alien Pooh Alas my words come with a tinge of guilt. Greed has tarnished my well wishes as one does enjoy ones reviews


Matthew Edgarr Alien wrote: "Alas my words come with a tinge of guilt. Greed has tarnished my well wishes as one does enjoy ones reviews"

Ha! Well, I will be happy to fulfill your needs for my reviews once the slump is over! 😁😁😁


Andrea Sorry to hear wasn't your favourite of her books,I gave 3 star rating in the first book of this series.and really enjoyed this read.Ive just came out of a slump wasn't getting books that where brilliant I'm now started to read again.hope you enjoy your next read Matthew. 😀


message 6: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Still a great review as always Matthew. I'm glad that hasn't changed since I was away. The entire series sounds great. Keep in mind that we probably never hear anyone talk about how much they love moving. Much luck in that area.


Matthew Andrea wrote: "Sorry to hear wasn't your favourite of her books,I gave 3 star rating in the first book of this series.and really enjoyed this read.Ive just came out of a slump wasn't getting books that where brilliant I'm now started to read again.hope you enjoy your next read Matthew. 😀"

Interesting that we had the opposite experience between book one and book two of this series. I look forward to getting out of my slump and trying book three!

I hope your slump recovery goes well, Andrea!


message 8: by Karen (new)

Karen F I hope your move went well and you’re settling into your new home. :-).


Matthew Sarah wrote: "Still a great review as always Matthew. I'm glad that hasn't changed since I was away. The entire series sounds great. Keep in mind that we probably never hear anyone talk about how much they love ..."

Thanks, Sarah! Hey! It has been a while since I have seen you on here - I was wondering where you disappeared to. Glad to see you back!

Thanks for your well wishes on the move. It has been a couple of weeks settling in so far and it still feels like it will never end!


Matthew Karen wrote: "I hope your move went well and you’re settling into your new home. :-)."

Thank you, Karen! Still feels strange but starting to feel more and more like reality.


Adina (notifications back, log out, clear cache) I hope you will overcome your reading slump. I went through one recently as well.


Matthew Adina wrote: "I hope you will overcome your reading slump. I went through one recently as well."

Thanks, Adina! I appreciate it! Over a month now since I read a physical book page :(


Matthew Mary wrote: "Moving can be an adventure too. I wonder if your reading preferences are changing with the new territory? Happy unslumping!"

Thanks, Mary! So much of an adventure! We will see if things have changed when I come out of this slump. I was going strong for about 7 years with reading so maybe my mind needed an extended break!


message 14: by Kim (new) - rated it 4 stars

Kim Kaso I went through a slump post-January, between pandemic and the world, I had to “prescribe” books for myself. And listening to things just sent me to sleep. A Slaughter book would not have helped at all. I’ve moved 18 times, from New England to England, from England to California, and so many smaller moves. I tend to read short story collections, or books that don’t require sustained attention as my mind and body get exhausted. Sometimes a comfort reread is good. Lately I am in a book-eating phase, reading 2 or 3 in parallel, finishing a batch within hours of each other. While moving, I recommend being kind to yourself, this, too, shall pass and life will resume in some recognizable semblance soon. Best wishes.


Matthew Kim wrote: "I went through a slump post-January, between pandemic and the world, I had to “prescribe” books for myself. And listening to things just sent me to sleep. A Slaughter book would not have helped at ..."

Thanks, Kim! I appreciate it!

I finally at least grabbed a physical book I am in the middle of and my Kindle yesterday and sat down with the intention of reading. Unfortunately I didn't make it. Baby steps!


Ioana I hope your reading slumps ends soon, and I don't think it's you, I agree with all your points.


Nancy Hopefully you enjoy the next one better! My library copy of #3 just arrived.


Matthew Ioana wrote: "I hope your reading slumps ends soon, and I don't think it's you, I agree with all your points."

Thanks, Ioana! I always appreciate your support! 🙂


Matthew Nancy wrote: "Hopefully you enjoy the next one better! My library copy of #3 just arrived."

Thanks, Nancy! Enjoy number 3! 😁


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