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lucyscanlon's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fatbob's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
legohelmet's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jasonoffer's review against another edition
5.0
I find the Lennox books some of the most enjoyable out there and this one did not dissappoint. Great plot, exceptional writing and as usual a fabulous main character.
I hope Craig Russel continues the journey of Lennox wherever it may lead.
I hope Craig Russel continues the journey of Lennox wherever it may lead.
raven88's review against another edition
4.0
Having thought that `The Deep Dark Sleep' was more dark in tone than the previous two `Dead Men and Broken Hearts' has gazumped it as Lennox finds himself in the throes of an almost existential crisis. With his personal relationships causing him no end of angst and a seemingly straightfoward case of marital infidelity devolving into an infinitely more complicated caper, Lennox really begins to question his place and occupation on the mean streets of Glasgow. As he tussles with a shadowy world of Hungarian emigres and a positively Scarlet Pimpernel-esque conman he once again finds himself on the wrong side of the law and living on his wits to untangle the nefarious mysteries of the cases he's involved in. Calling on the personal services on one of my favourite characters Twinkletoes McBride (whose chosen form of torture usually involves feet and boltcutters) there is the development of a wonderful `Odd Couple' humour that lightens the relief of this sombre tale but Mr Russell ramps up the personal pain for Lennox right at the end of the book with....well I can't tell you what...but it's very sad indeed although beautifully done. A great series which I implore you to read.
subash's review against another edition
4.0
Cracking good read and a wholly satisfying finale to what has proved to be a well loved series. I can see myself re-reading this again in a few months and enjoying it even better the second time around.
This round the whole Richard Hannay bit really was totally intense, and while the plotting and pacing was even better than the last three put together, something about the coincidence of the two names, and the easy reason for Sylvia Dewar being offed ... I dunno, somehow had come to expect higher standards when it came to details like that ... but these are minor blemishes in what's otherwise a read that doesn't let up from the word go, and no longer needs to build atmosphere or scatter wisecracks .. there are indeed moments that are genuinely funny, and while the heartbreak at the end is no suprise it's again woven together well if not surprisingly well, at least not too hamhandedly.
The best thing about a good series though is walking away in the skin of the character you've been vicariously inhabiting for the space of a few novels and in that sense Lennox makes for one of the better characterisations in recent times in my experience at least.
This round the whole Richard Hannay bit really was totally intense, and while the plotting and pacing was even better than the last three put together, something about the coincidence of the two names, and the easy reason for Sylvia Dewar being offed ... I dunno, somehow had come to expect higher standards when it came to details like that ... but these are minor blemishes in what's otherwise a read that doesn't let up from the word go, and no longer needs to build atmosphere or scatter wisecracks .. there are indeed moments that are genuinely funny, and while the heartbreak at the end is no suprise it's again woven together well if not surprisingly well, at least not too hamhandedly.
The best thing about a good series though is walking away in the skin of the character you've been vicariously inhabiting for the space of a few novels and in that sense Lennox makes for one of the better characterisations in recent times in my experience at least.
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