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emrachael's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
nickmasters's review against another edition
3.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I thought the plot was excellent and the unraveling of the mystery was carried out superbly.
I just wish there could be more character development. The book is written in a very fact based manner, which doesn't allow much emotion to develop anywhere. Even when there are pivotal moments for the characters, they are carried out in a very fact based manner. I can't take anything away from the fast paced crime aspect of the novel, just wish i knew a little more about the characters and their outlooks.
I just wish there could be more character development. The book is written in a very fact based manner, which doesn't allow much emotion to develop anywhere. Even when there are pivotal moments for the characters, they are carried out in a very fact based manner. I can't take anything away from the fast paced crime aspect of the novel, just wish i knew a little more about the characters and their outlooks.
tlt19's review against another edition
3.0
A good quick read. Will continue the series as I like the character Nick Dixon.
catscodeandcake's review against another edition
3.0
. Pedestrian
Hard to know whether my dislike of this book was due to awful audiobook narration, or the fact that the writing was in places so clumsy. The best I can say is that it kept me company while I worked in the kitchen yesterday afternoon, but it doesn't incline me to read more by the same author. A shame: it was a good premise marred by pedestrian delivery
Hard to know whether my dislike of this book was due to awful audiobook narration, or the fact that the writing was in places so clumsy. The best I can say is that it kept me company while I worked in the kitchen yesterday afternoon, but it doesn't incline me to read more by the same author. A shame: it was a good premise marred by pedestrian delivery
ingrid_hennig's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thefarwaytrees's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
bundy23's review against another edition
2.0
Without his one and only interest being the center of a mystery (rock-climbing in book #1) DI Nick Dixon has less personality than damp cardboard and his girlfriend/co-cop has even less going for her. It doesn't make for an exciting investigation when these two are on the case. I won't be moving forward with the series.
mazza57's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good read new and historical murder investigations hinge on DI Nixon finding the motive behind them. Good old fashioned policing I like the characters and should be reading more of these
rclz's review against another edition
3.0
The story was good. Narrator did a good job. I'm just not crazy about the main character.
squishies's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Boyd writes simply, maybe a bit stiffly, but well - the story that unravels was interesting and then when the Dixon put the pieces together, it was fantastic.
Boyd writes simply, maybe a bit stiffly, but well - the story that unravels was interesting and then when the Dixon put the pieces together, it was fantastic