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The Broken Window (Lincoln Rhyme, #8)

Jeffery Deaver
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The Broken Window (Lincoln Rhyme, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Jeffery Deaver

The Broken Window (Lincoln Rhyme, #8)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver follows a forensic detective investigating a series of crimes where individuals are wrongfully accused due to manipulated digital evidence. The detective uncovers a larger conspiracy involving big data and privacy breaches. This thrilling narrative examines themes of technology and identity while the protagonist seeks justice.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

27,968 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeffery Deaver's The Broken Window garners praise for its intricate plot and compelling use of data mining as a central theme. Readers appreciate the fast-paced narrative and strong character development. Criticism arises from some feeling it leans heavily on technical jargon and finds occasional plot elements predictable. Overall, it satisfies thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Broken Window (Lincoln Rhyme, #8)?

A reader who relishes intricate psychological thrillers and advanced technology themes, similar to those in Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer or James Patterson's Along Came a Spider, would enjoy Jeffery Deaver's The Broken Window. This book caters to enthusiasts of suspenseful narratives with complex, modern twists.

4.3

27,968 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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