Cinnamon Skin

by John D. MacDonald
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Good Books rating 4.23
Crime, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 7478
  • Added: 2025-12-14
  • Updated: 2025-12-14
  • ISBN: 9780449128732
  • Publisher: Fawcett
  • Published: 1986-01-12
  • Reviews: 3

When Travis McGee's friend Meyer lends his boat to his niece Norma and her new husband Evan, the boat explodes in the waters of the Florida Keys. Travis suspects it's no accident and begins to unravel a web of clues that suggest drug involvement and question Evan's whereabouts during the tragedy. /n/n Praised for his improving storytelling, John D. MacDonald delivers another gripping adventure with 'Cinnamon Skin,' showcasing his talent for blending suspense with intricate plotting. The novel highlights McGee's investigative prowess and the dangerous world he navigates.

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LibraryThing · 2025-12-14
profound 4.00

While another book in the series may deserve more praise, this novel is seen as rich and mature with poignant moments. It is appreciated for its depth and emotional resonance.

The reviewer acknowledges that another book in the series might deserve more praise, but they still hold this novel in high regard. They describe it as rich and mature, with moments that are both poignant and emotionally resonant. The depth of the story and the complexity of the characters are particularly noted, with the reviewer appreciating the way the author explores the human condition. Overall, they feel that this is a standout work in the series.

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    Though Lonely Silver Rain deserves show more the praise it receives, in many ways, Cinnamon Skin is a rich and mature novel.

    Moments both poignant and profound.

    A standout work in the series.

Goodreads · 2025-12-14
thoughtful 4.20

The story is praised for its psychological depth and perceptive observations about society and the human condition. The atmosphere is particularly noted as the book draws to a close.

Goodreads reviewers love the grounded psychological underpinnings of this novel, which they feel adds a layer of depth to the story. They appreciate the perceptive observations about society and the human condition, which they feel are woven seamlessly into the narrative. The atmosphere of the book is particularly noted as it draws to a close, with many readers feeling that it leaves a lasting impression. The overall consensus is that this is a well-crafted and thought-provoking read.

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    A great story with grounded psychological underpinnings.

    Perceptive observations about society and the human condition.

    Tremendous atmosphere as it draws to a close.

Metaliterature Blog · 2019-02-12
exquisite 4.50

The book is held in high regard, with a reluctance to re-read it to preserve its perceived perfection. The novel is seen as a mature and rich work with poignant moments.

The reviewer has such a high opinion of this book that they have never wanted to re-read it, fearing they might find fault and lose the idealised version they have in their mind. They describe it as a mature and rich novel, filled with poignant moments that stay with the reader. It's clear they hold this book in very high regard and see it as a standout work in the author's bibliography. The reviewer appreciates the depth and complexity of the story, as well as the emotional resonance it carries.

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    Strikingly, I've never wanted to re-read it.

    Perhaps I was afraid I'd find fault the second time around and wanted to uphold it as a paragon of perfection.

    Cinnamon Skin is a rich and mature novel with moments both poignant and profound.

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