Bitter Medicine Audiobook

" This was the earliest Paretsky novel that I've read, and published in 1987, it was definitely a trip. No online research is done, as it is in more recent novels. Paretsky makes some obvious political comments about sexism, which makes it interesting to see how times have changed. It wasn't my favorite mystery that Warshawski has solved, but I did appreciate that I got some background information on the characters. "

" I am disgusted with this book and have decided not to finish reading it. If there is one thing I cannot abide it's an author who pushes her political agenda by means of depicting anyone who holds an opposite view as stupid, mean-spirited, narrow-minded, and evil. Any character who prescribes to the author's view is virtuous, brave, and intelligent. Spare me - if the view is that a pro-life supporter cannot be compassionate and intelligent then I don't need to waste my time reading this. "

" I get a kick out of the heroine, V.I. She is smart, makes mistakes and always goes where she shouldn't! "

" I have yet to find a V.I. Warshawski book that I didn't like. "

" I haven't read any others of the V. I. Warshawski novels and probably won't read the rest of the series for a while. This is another book where the events don't seem to have any reason - which is OK because it gets sorted out in the end. What bothered me was the amount of introspection when action was called for and the lack of logic by the detectives. Vi seems to glide from one uncomfortable feeling to the next without thinking her actions through. That irritated me enough to keep considering putting the novel aside and not finishing it. Perhaps the crux of the problem was that there were no characters I could identify and empathize with. In the end the book was an OK mystery, but not a favorite. "

" Paretsky continues to evolve V.I.'s character Good plot. "

" ehhhh. Not one of my favorites- can't pinpoint exactly why, but didn't enjoy it. took me over a month "

" Very good--enjoying this series more and more as I go on. "

" Vic Warshawski, Paretsky's PI, investigates Chicago's private hospital system. A young teen and unborn child die in the hospital and corruption and doctors' involvements. Not my favorite of this author's books. "

" Another VI novel with the suspense that Paretsky builds. Usually when I pick up a VI novel, I don't put it down at all. This was the case with Bitter Medicine. "

" It's so easy to get caught up in the story in the opening few pages, and so hard to put down after that. I always look forward to reading my or rereading Paretsky. "

" love these books, read this in one afternoon. "

" This one was too easy to figure out, but it was still fairly enjoyable. "

" It's often nice to go back and revisit the earlier installments in a series. In this one, VI Warshawski takes on pro-life fanatics and the medical-industrial complex. It has the trademark wisecracking, but really misses the historical depth that Paretsky has developed over her career. "

" Love VI. what can i say "

" I like the mystery detective as a fighter for social justice. "

" Good conclusion, butI only mildly enjoyed getting there. "

" Banging beginning, fantastic end, but I thought the pace dragged in the middle. Otherwise, this would be a 5-star book. "

" I like her books because it's like sitting down and watching a crime show, it's a quick read, and keeps my attention. "

" Four stars may be overdoing it. I like her V.I. Warshawski mysteries, but "Bleeding Kansas" was SO EXCELLENT that I'm now not completely satisfied with V.I. "

" VI Washawski gets into so much trouble, and I have to keep reading to get her out. "

" excellent story....makes you wonder if this sort of thing really happens "

" The first Paretsky / V.I. Warshawski installment I read, and also my favorite. "

" Pretty good, a little slow at times. "

" Good stuff, will deffo read more Paretsky. "

" Author came to book club. She didn't want to talk about the book so much. Some details about Chicago were wrong, which was annoying. Liked VI though! "

" This is my first Sara Paretsky novel. I really enjoyed it. It took me a while to get her rhythm and to 'get' the FMC, VI Warshawski. It was a fun, suspenseful, enjoyable read. Thank you, Sara Paretsky. "

" An oldie but goodie: V.I. Warshawski on the case, solving crimes involving a medical center. The villains were a bit unconvincing but the characters are old favorites and I learned how the detective came upon her dog Peppy. "

" Got hooked on Paretsky and have enjoyed them all "

" An oldie but goodie: V.I. Warshawski on the case, solving crimes involving a medical center. The villains were a bit unconvincing but the characters are old favorites and I learned how the detective came upon her dog Peppy. "

" I like her books because it's like sitting down and watching a crime show, it's a quick read, and keeps my attention. "

" Listened to the audio version - VI Warshawski books make good audio books - not hard to follow and move along fast enough to keep your interest. "

" This one was too easy to figure out, but it was still fairly enjoyable. "

" With a love for the city of Chicago and private detective stories, Sara Paretsky was suggested to me as an author I would enjoy reading. Bitter Medicine was good and I will definitely seek more Sara Paretsky books to read. "

" Banging beginning, fantastic end, but I thought the pace dragged in the middle. Otherwise, this would be a 5-star book. "

" Why did I stop reading the V.I. Warshawski books? I love her, I love the Chicago setting, and I love Sara Paretsky. "

" Available at BBC Radio 7. My first Paretsky´s book. "

" Good stuff, will deffo read more Paretsky. "

" VI Washawski gets into so much trouble, and I have to keep reading to get her out. "