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pippad's review against another edition
I love a good murder... and there were plenty in this book.
I love that I didn't get the twist to start with, (although I had kinda guessed some of it) and was very happy with this... to the point that I started The Soul killer straight away!
I love that I didn't get the twist to start with, (although I had kinda guessed some of it) and was very happy with this... to the point that I started The Soul killer straight away!
shreyas1599's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars (rounded to 4). Another decent read I found on Prime Reading.
A revenge story with a semi-successful ending is how I'd best describe it. The reader is given the perspective of the killer as well but a certain detail about the killer is kept hidden until close to the end.
The writer sort of challenged my presumptions. I did question the gender of the killer in the beginning and of course, was led astray purely due to my wrongly assuming that the killer was naturally an older brother and could not be an older sister. Props to the writer for hiding that fact till the very end.
There were junctures throughout the story where I felt it kind of dragged off and could have been wrapped up sooner. But all the connections between the different characters are finally given an explanation in the end.
The pregnancy plot was kind of irrelevant to the story. But seems like this book is the first in a series. In that case, I suppose it'd make sense to provide the characters with a longer story arc built up over the course of several books.
DS Strange's boyfriend being the DCI's son also felt kind of forced. In an attempt to make every character present in the story feel more connected as a part of the story, it did feel a bit out of place. Of all the people that could've been her boyfriend, it had to be her superior's son? Anyway, to an extent it goes to amplify the small town narrative of the story - where everyone knows everyone else and everyone has some or the other connection with everyone else.
On the main character itself - I can't seem to get a hold over whether I like him or not. He seems almost too perfect and bland. Which I guess, is a tried and tested recipe. Why bungle up your main character. Stuff him in with all the good traits with no shades of murkiness beneath. And add all the distasteful and murderous attributes to the villain of the story with a backstory to explain it out.
Overall, a decent written story with a semi-predictable ending, but a good read nonetheless.
A revenge story with a semi-successful ending is how I'd best describe it. The reader is given the perspective of the killer as well but a certain detail about the killer is kept hidden until close to the end.
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The writer sort of challenged my presumptions. I did question the gender of the killer in the beginning and of course, was led astray purely due to my wrongly assuming that the killer was naturally an older brother and could not be an older sister. Props to the writer for hiding that fact till the very end.
There were junctures throughout the story where I felt it kind of dragged off and could have been wrapped up sooner. But all the connections between the different characters are finally given an explanation in the end.
The pregnancy plot was kind of irrelevant to the story. But seems like this book is the first in a series. In that case, I suppose it'd make sense to provide the characters with a longer story arc built up over the course of several books.
DS Strange's boyfriend being the DCI's son also felt kind of forced. In an attempt to make every character present in the story feel more connected as a part of the story, it did feel a bit out of place. Of all the people that could've been her boyfriend, it had to be her superior's son? Anyway, to an extent it goes to amplify the small town narrative of the story - where everyone knows everyone else and everyone has some or the other connection with everyone else.
On the main character itself - I can't seem to get a hold over whether I like him or not. He seems almost too perfect and bland. Which I guess, is a tried and tested recipe. Why bungle up your main character. Stuff him in with all the good traits with no shades of murkiness beneath. And add all the distasteful and murderous attributes to the villain of the story with a backstory to explain it out.
Overall, a decent written story with a semi-predictable ending, but a good read nonetheless.
magic_at_mungos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
leniverse's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
suvata's review against another edition
4.0
#XigXag: Trying another new-ish read/listen format before year end. I won a free book in this format not realizing that it caters to the UK market. The book I won was not available for sale in the US market. They kindly gave a a credit so I could pick another book. I really enjoyed this app but it was clearly meant for a UK audience.
#StoryGraph: fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
318 pages | first published 2019
Publisher’s Description:
‘Fear the north wind. Because no one will hear you scream…’
A family is gunned down in the snow but one of the children survives. Three years on, that child takes revenge and the Snow Killer is born. But then, nothing - no further crimes are committed, and the case goes cold.
Fifty years later, has the urge to kill been reawakened? As murder follows murder, the detective team tasked with solving the crimes struggle with the lack of leads. It’s a race against time and the weather – each time it snows another person dies.
As an exhausted and grizzled DI Barton and his team scrabble to put the pieces of the puzzle together, the killer is hiding in plain sight. Meanwhile, the murders continue…
#StoryGraph: fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
318 pages | first published 2019
Publisher’s Description:
‘Fear the north wind. Because no one will hear you scream…’
A family is gunned down in the snow but one of the children survives. Three years on, that child takes revenge and the Snow Killer is born. But then, nothing - no further crimes are committed, and the case goes cold.
Fifty years later, has the urge to kill been reawakened? As murder follows murder, the detective team tasked with solving the crimes struggle with the lack of leads. It’s a race against time and the weather – each time it snows another person dies.
As an exhausted and grizzled DI Barton and his team scrabble to put the pieces of the puzzle together, the killer is hiding in plain sight. Meanwhile, the murders continue…
skylxtte's review
Never managed to find the time to finish it and I was reading 5 books at the same time which I don't recommend doing.
eleanorkt93's review against another edition
3.0
3.5* enjoyable listen on audible with a murders spanning over 50 years with a good twist at the end, I felt in places it was a bit back and forth and there could have been a bit more tension between police and perp IMO.
doppy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
morgandief13020's review against another edition
4.0
Well-written for this type of book. I absolutely hate the character this series is centered around, though. Even his flaws are “good guy.”
jessicalouise31's review
4.0
Easy to read detective story. Will keep you guessing until the end. Great characters who I'm looking forward to learning more about in the series.