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HIS BLOODY PROJECT by Graeme Macrae Burnet

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mollyjones's review against another edition

4.0

Such an interesting read based on a 'true' story and supporting documents (realising only after finishing the book that it is in fact all fiction) but it all felt like it was so real, especially the notes from the trial!

angus_mckeogh's review against another edition

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4.0

Really very good. I can see why it's been shortlisted. We'll see if it wins in a few days. I wasn't as blown away by it as compared to some of the other shortlisted books I've read in the past. But it was really good. I'm glad to have found another great British author I can delve into.

laurenr4444's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

celtic67's review against another edition

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4.0

A short narrative that tells of the trial of Roderick Marae. It also tells of the failings of the justice system for a section of the populace. Also how prejudice and bias are ingrained and for the benefit of a chosen strata of society. A strata that didn't contain or have room for Roderick Macrae. A good read.