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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very solid, dark and engaging first entry in the Washington Poe series which finds itself somewhere between the territories of Jo Nesbø, Val McDermid (in her darker works) and Michael Connelly. Craven no doubt takes creative liberties, but he succeeds well at crafting the illusion of procedural realism. The mystery plot is properly twisted, gruesome and well executed and it finds a satisfying dramatic conclusion that also manages to open a whole can of worms for some of the characters. Poe with his punk attitude and Bradshaw as a socially awkward and sheltered genius nerd are two very bright but very different misfits who make an interesting pair that’s easy for the reader (not quite as much for their colleagues) to warm up to and care for, surrounded by also well drawn secondary players. It’s a series with a lot of potential to become a must-read.
El prólogo es simplemente exquisito, sé que a muchas personas le pueden desagradar las descripciones de los cuerpos o piensan que están de más pero yo las he apreciado con detalle. He de añadir que en el libro, al final, viene un avance de los primeros capítulos de Verano negro, la novela que continúa la saga, y veo que el prólogo siempre es una descripción del cuerpo y luego llega el resto.
Tardé en leerlo por la falta de tiempo pero es muy adictivo y rápido de leer.
Destacó mi personaje favorito, Tilly Bradshaw. Sé que ha muchos no le ha convencido pero a mí estos tipos de personajes como Penélope en Mentes criminales me encantan. Añado que la imagen que no se ha podido ir de mi cabeza sobre cómo es ella físicamente es la actriz Zooey Deschanel ;). Este libro me ha parecido como si fuese una serie policiaca de televisión pero en formato novela, y a mí me gustan ambas.
El misterio está bastante bien desarrollado y los personajes diría que también.
PD: Adiviné al asesino jeje
Tardé en leerlo por la falta de tiempo pero es muy adictivo y rápido de leer.
Destacó mi personaje favorito, Tilly Bradshaw. Sé que ha muchos no le ha convencido pero a mí estos tipos de personajes como Penélope en Mentes criminales me encantan. Añado que la imagen que no se ha podido ir de mi cabeza sobre cómo es ella físicamente es la actriz Zooey Deschanel ;). Este libro me ha parecido como si fuese una serie policiaca de televisión pero en formato novela, y a mí me gustan ambas.
El misterio está bastante bien desarrollado y los personajes diría que también.
PD: Adiviné al asesino jeje
‘The stone circle is an ancient, tranquil place.’
A few weeks ago, I read the sixth book in this series thanks to a post by Jeff at
A few weeks ago, I read the sixth book in this series thanks to a post by Jeff at
As soon as I finished, I wondered how I had not read any of Mr Craven’s work before, and I knew that I had to go back to the beginning, to learn more about Detective Washington Poe. In this, the opening novel in the series, a serial killer is operating in England’s Lake District. The killer is torturing his victims before burning them alive in prehistoric stone circles. The police seem to have no clues until the third victim is discovered with the name of disgraced and currently suspended police officer Washington Poe carved into his chest. Is Poe intended to be the next victim?
Poe is returned to duty, somewhat reluctantly and a little awkwardly. His former partner, Stephanie Flynn, is now his supervisor. He is teamed up with Matilda (Tilly) Bradshaw, a socially awkward but brilliant civilian analyst. Poe earns Bradshaw’s loyalty almost immediately after intervening when she is bullied. Tilly’s social skills may be underdeveloped, but she is a genius when applying her skills to data and pattern recognition. Poe is relentless in his search for truth, which causes some difficulties for those who try to manage him. Poe and Bradshaw have a challenge in front of them: trying to find out what connects the growing number of murder victims while trying to prevent further murders and negotiating various pitfalls in a political minefield of policing.
The story they uncover is not for the faint-hearted, and there are several twists before the serial killer is identified. And yes, I did see some shades of grey where I might usually see black and white.
I already have the second book in the series lined up, and I note that a seventh book is due later this year. Yes, I am definitely a fan.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
What a wonderful debut. I really enjoyed Washington Poe the DI suspended for doing what he felt was right but it was Tilly Bradshaw that stole the book. I'll let you discover her yourself and highly recommend you do so!
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Wow oh wow! What a book!! Thank you @agirlwithherheadstuckinabook for the recommendation, I’m hooked and cannot wait to read more. I love Tilly and Poe
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A