Series ✦ Penny’s Take
The Hanged Man's Song
John Sandford · 2004
75/100
👍 Worth It
Sandford delivers a sharp, propulsive cyber-thriller here — the hacker-world stakes feel earned rather than gimmicky, and Kidd and LuEllen's morally complicated partnership gives the book a distinctive flavor that separates it from standard crime fiction. Some of the 2004-era tech has dated, but the human dynamics and plotting hold up well. Adult thriller fans who enjoy Sandford's Lucas Davenport series and want something with a slightly different edge will find this satisfying.
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safety62
substance76
craft78
originality72
accuracy75
hype78
age-fit70
human-eye76
Penny’s verdict75
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