Hide and Seek: An Inspector Rebus Mystery (Inspector Rebus series Book 2)

Good read

The Rebus novels are great reads and this was my second book, because I want to follow the chronology. The first novels (especially the previous one) are written in a rather undeveloped style; evidence of a young novelist. I expect this to get better in later books.One important reason for my reading these books, is that I've visited Edinburgh a few times, and I really enjoy books set in specific environments.Paired with the more lighthearted novels by McCall Smith, they paint an interesting picture of Edinburgh's two faces; the gentler bourgeois setting and the rougher world that probably exists below the pretty facade. Even then, I find the Rebus novels quite cozy reading. Rebus himself may be a character that falls into the cliché of many crime stories; stubborn lone wolf with a sad childhood and a broken marriage, who is constantly picked on by his boss and viewed with suspicion by his colleagues. In contrast to similar British detectives, Rebus is a little better at handling rough situations, because of his previous military training, which is satisfying. The story here is again one of corruption, but a little less personal than in the first book. We see lots of abuse and petty crime in various neighborhoods and get to visit backstreet bars as well as fancy clubs. All in all quite entertaining.

Not a very memorable plot. Slow moving, with little action or humor. I like Harry Bosch much better than Debus.

I have to say that I wasn't sure what to think of this book, especially since I'm not a big fan of mystery/detective books, but I read Ian's first book in the series and enjoyed it so I thought I'd see if he could keep my interest on the second......and boy did he!!!! It still boggles my mind how Ian writes a 210 page book with so many twist and turns and yet it never feels like he has to rush to finish the story. I guess what I'm saying is that this book flows extremely well for having so much going on and yet it only takes him 210 pages to wrap up the story! Inspector Rebus continues to grow as the main character in this book and he has a great mix of "hard edge attitude", the ability to "turn on the charm", and yet still be human and have "weak" moments as well. It also helps that Ian has added some side characters from the police force to help readers undertsand how John Rebus interacts with his fellow co-workers (on and off the job). If you are new to this series, get the first book (Knots and Crosses) then get this book. However, you will be fine buying this book even if you didn't read the first one. Either way, you won't regret it.....I sure didn't.

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I have had Rankin recommended to me a ton over the years. I think this is my second of third Rebus novel. It's a good story, a good read. I understand why people like him so much, and I have noticed that people from the UK seem to like his books even more than us Yanks. Maybe it helps to be Scottish, but I still only give this one three stars.The story is about a dead junkie found in a what might or might not be a ritual murder crime scene. Rebus is not afraid to get into the much looking for the killer, even when another dead junkie hardly seems to merit too much attention on the force. Along the way Rebus meets ultra-wealthy real estate developers, a 'heart of gold' junkie girl who knew the deceased, a teenage hustler selling gay sex on street corners, and a new cop who needs to find himself an apartment.I will keep on reading Rebus books when I have time, but I'm definitely a 3 star guy with Rankin books up to now. Maybe I haven't found the right one yet, but for me, and this is just for me, he's just not as compelling or fun as some other writers in more or less this style.

All Rebus books are GREAT!

I'd hoped for improved plot resoution in this second installment and got it. That said, there are inexplicable text editing probems in this Kindle edition. So no 5-star rating, yet. Well worth reading.

Another great read. If you are from this region you can understand it is all the more.

Still reading this one. Loving it.

Lo recomiendo, si te gusta la novela negra, te quedas enganchado desde el primer minuto. Muy bueno.

I like Rebus and I like where he works, in Edinburgh. I enjoyed this book as I enjoyed all the others in the series.The plot was good and well written; you get a taste of Edinburgh.Recommended for those who enjoy and good detective story.

An easy way to pass the time ,not exactly sure if it's on par with his later books.But saying that,Rebus is a great character.