Susie Steiner (1971–2022)
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About the Author
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Works by Susie Steiner
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- Canonical name
- Steiner, Susie
- Legal name
- Steiner, Susan Elizabeth
- Birthdate
- 1971-06-29
- Date of death
- 2022-07-02
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
- Place of death
- London, England, UK
- Cause of death
- brain tumour
- Places of residence
- London, England, UK
- Education
- York University (BA|1993)
- Occupations
- journalist
writer
novelist - Relationships
- Happold, Tom (husband)
- Organizations
- Guardian (staff writer and editor|2001-2012|then freelance)
Times
Daily Telegraph
Evening Standard - Agent
- Eleanor Jackson (Dunow, Carlson & Lerner)
Sarah Ballard
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Statistics
- Works
- 5
- Members
- 1,765
- Popularity
- #14,583
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 160
- ISBNs
- 67
- Languages
- 5
- Touchstones
- 37
As I got into the book, I compared it quite a bit to watching one of my favourite police procedural TV shows. It was like getting into Bones or Rizzoli & Isles (the show, not the books), and I found myself eager to get back to the lives of these interesting law enforcement officers. I cared about them way more than I cared about Edith, Miriam, Ian and the rest of their lot.
I was disappointed in the last 30 pages or so, though. Once the “big reveal” occurred, the rest was just much too pat, including the explanation of what happened to Edith. It all felt like puzzle pieces falling into place, but there was no suspense or harrowing revelation here. After investing so much energy into these people, the ending was a disappointment. Still, I really enjoyed this novel overall and I’m glad I stuck with it.… (more)