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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I have always loved Anthony Horowitz‘s novels and have been reading since the Alex Rider series. This book was no different in its hold on me. The only reason it’s not 5/5 is because I correctly predicted the killer. This series is one of my favorites. Can’t wait for the next!
funny
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There has never been a murder on Alderney… Well, there has now!
In the third of his Hawthorne series, Anthony Horowitz once again places himself as a character in this novel. This time, the pair are attending a literary conference on the island of Alderney, along with an eclectic selection of other writers - a celebrity chef, a French performance poet, a medium and a children’s author.
Although this is a murder mystery, I’d place this book very much in the genre of ‘cozy Murder’ - no gore, swearing or vivid descriptions of violence. However, what ‘A Line to Kill’ lacks in grit, it makes up for in Horowitz’s cast of fully-formed characters, a plot full of twists and turns, and his tongue-in-cheek humour. Although this book is the third in a series, it is easily read as a stand-alone novel, and this is the page-turner that will get readers talking this summer.
His novels about Detective Hawthorne are pretty unique in featuring the author as a character. Personally, I really enjoyed reading descriptions of Horowitz’s meetings with his publicity team and agent, which offered a rare insight within the bounds of fiction. Thoroughly recommended, and I look forward to the next instalment!
In the third of his Hawthorne series, Anthony Horowitz once again places himself as a character in this novel. This time, the pair are attending a literary conference on the island of Alderney, along with an eclectic selection of other writers - a celebrity chef, a French performance poet, a medium and a children’s author.
Although this is a murder mystery, I’d place this book very much in the genre of ‘cozy Murder’ - no gore, swearing or vivid descriptions of violence. However, what ‘A Line to Kill’ lacks in grit, it makes up for in Horowitz’s cast of fully-formed characters, a plot full of twists and turns, and his tongue-in-cheek humour. Although this book is the third in a series, it is easily read as a stand-alone novel, and this is the page-turner that will get readers talking this summer.
His novels about Detective Hawthorne are pretty unique in featuring the author as a character. Personally, I really enjoyed reading descriptions of Horowitz’s meetings with his publicity team and agent, which offered a rare insight within the bounds of fiction. Thoroughly recommended, and I look forward to the next instalment!
3.5/5
These books keep getting better, although they haven’t reached peek horrowitz yet (magpie Murders).
Hopefully the fourth book will reach that
These books keep getting better, although they haven’t reached peek horrowitz yet (magpie Murders).
Hopefully the fourth book will reach that
A somewhat unexpected ending, but a large part of that was because the book didn’t hold my interest enough to pick up on the clues throughout. I feel like a duology would have been enough for this series.
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Meh. Not my fave.