I wish had never read this book: or better still, Ian Rankin had never written it.Then I would have continued loving Ian Rankin for his writing. But this book has changed it all. I think I need to read another Rebus novel to restore the status quo of my opinion of Ian Rankin's writing prowess.I discovered Ian Rankin only last year, thanks to the recommendation of a dear friend. And Ian Rankin became my favourite author from the word "go". After finishing the very first book, I had decided that I am going to read every book written by this author. Today I am regretting this decision. Totally disappointed in the weak plot, unconvincing premise of 3 friends coming together to commit art heist only for the love of art. Characters which are the strength in all Rankin books are mere outlines here and that is the biggest weakness. We cannot understand their motivations and fail to sympathise with them in their predicament A diverse group of men (and one peripheral woman) come together to heist some valuable paintings from an Edinburgh museum warehouse. They include a sociopath, a nervous businessman, a callous gangster, a smooth art appraiser, a dotcom millionaire and others. What could possibly go wrong? The (rather improbably conceived) heist itself goes off without a hitch and immediately things begin to unravel. That was completely predictable, although the precise way it goes off the rails provides a few surprises. Well-written in a gritty, urgent style, but nothing I haven't seen in many other thrillers.
What do You think about Doors Open (2007)?
For a crime fiction novel, Doors Open was a tad disappointing.
—book^lover^
Cracking little thriller - can I do 3 and a half please
—Mcheleann78
