Official Review: The Candle Room by Daniel K. Gentile

[Don Gift]

The preview of the book is amazing.where can I get the full book online

[NL Hartje]

The preview of the book is amazing.where can I get the full book online

https://www.amazon.com/Candle-Room-Dani ... B01A9CDXMA

[LV2R]

As previously mentioned, though, the plot and resulting climax were not suspenseful. Reading through my notes, I found written on page eight: “XX did it as revenge for XX.” Now, you realize I’ve omitted the spoilers, but suffice it to say—I understood whodunit in chapter one. Not only was the murderer expected, but I felt that they lacked character development. I would have appreciated more little clues throughout that culminated in an ah-ha moment in the end. The killer is revealed in more of a data dump than a stunning revelation.

Your review style fits with the courtroom scenes of the book. I am a bit disappointed that the author would expose the guilty one in the first chapter! In all, it may be a good book just to read for entertainment.

[Sahani Nimandra]

Your review is great! I like the court drama and as your secondary witness I would say: I solemnly swear that I'm telling the truth! Great review!

[Amy+++]

I love how you played with review. Sadly, it sounds like the only good parts where the courtroom scenes. I don't think I will enjoy reading this book as it is too easy to figure out who the killer is. However, I did enjoy reading the review.

[gali]

I like the way you presented the book. A whodunit revolving around a bizarre murder case sounds good. Too bad it failed to deliver. At least the courtroom scenes were dramatic. I prefer more tension in my books, but I am glad you enjoyed it despite the lack of suspense. Thank you for the review!

[Gravy]

I have a tendency to figure out the mystery, anyway (which is why I don't often read mystery), so having it be that easy would drive me insane.

Thank you for this very entertaining review!

[lavellan]

Thanks for your review! One of the most important elements in a mystery novel is the reveal of the perpetrator. I'm disappointed to hear that the identity of the murderer could have been guessed from the beginning of the book and was revealed in a lackluster way. I do think that the clientele Zach serves sound eccentric and funny.

[booklysis]

The introduction of your review turned me into your fan!

[tarafarah7]

I love the format of your review! Great work! As for lack of suspense in today's BOTD, your comment about page 8 says it all. Wow! That's way too soon! With character development also lacking (and just being plain odd and out of character), I'm not sure this is the book for me, right now anyway. I've added it to my want to read list, but I'm not sure I'll be jumping to download it too soon. I appreciate you helpful review. Thank you!

[LV2R]

As previously mentioned, though, the plot and resulting climax were not suspenseful. Reading through my notes, I found written on page eight: “XX did it as revenge for XX.” Now, you realize I’ve omitted the spoilers, but suffice it to say—I understood whodunit in chapter one. Not only was the murderer expected, but I felt that they lacked character development. I would have appreciated more little clues throughout that culminated in an ah-ha moment in the end. The killer is revealed in more of a data dump than a stunning revelation.

Your review style fits with the courtroom scenes of the book. I am a bit disappointed that the author would expose the guilty one in the first chapter! In all, it may be a good book just to read for entertainment.

I wonder if the author took that sentence out because, on July 30th, I do not see that anywhere! So, I don't know who murdered Ollie. The author may have read your review and edited that part out.

[Emgee_n]

I really would love to know what XX did as a revenge for XX, so I definitely will read this book. I love spoilers in movies but when it comes to books, I HATE spoilers . Nice review by the way.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

Awesome review!
Unfortunately, I´ve read too many thrillers and courtroom stories so I´d probably be able to predict the storyline too.
Maybe I´ll give it a chance because of the interesting characters and dialogues.
Thanks!

[khandzz09]

It has a very catchy cover. I like it because it's a thrilling story and it emphasizes action, sudden events, and how the main character is going to make it through to the next chapter or scene. However, I'm a fan more of suspense stories... I love to build psychological tension before the action occurs. I think the story would be more fascinating to read if these elements are both present in a book.



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"Plots may be simple or complex, but suspense and climactic progress from one incident to another are essential."
-H.P. Lovecraft

[Heidi M Simone]

The concept of retelling a victim's life and Zach starting his own law firm sounds interesting, but it's too bad that you knew who committed the crime and why right from the first chapter. Also, it's too bad that the character development was lacking. However, it's great to know that the conversations and day-to-day interactions were done well. I'm also glad that you found the book to be entertaining regardless of its lack of suspense. By the way, I love the way you opened and closed your review - like a courtroom case. It was very creative!