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winterreader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zedangeo's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maneatingbadger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
iainkelly_writing's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
A worthy sequel to Slow Horses. Jackson Lamb is the star of the show again, but the other members of his motley team get a chance to shine, or, as it happens, mostly not. Black humour mixed with spy craft and throwbacks to the Cold War, le Carre and Len Deighton. Much to enjoy and looking forward to the next one.
monique3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
4.0
"They called them the slow horses. The screw-ups. The losers. Page 15
"The area's pulse has normalised, and while noise levels remain high, they're less pneumatic, and include the occasional snatch of street music: cars sing, taxis whistle, and locals stare in bafflement at the freely flowing traffic (...) It's a case, perhaps, of the urban jungle reclaiming its own, and any jungle boasts wildlife if you look hard enough." Page 18
"It could splinter you, such pressure; it could rob you of sleep, cheat you of dreams, and surprise you into tears at your desk" page 152
"The first flames burst into being like early blossoms of spring: easily caught on the wind, and scattered for miles." Page 324
"The area's pulse has normalised, and while noise levels remain high, they're less pneumatic, and include the occasional snatch of street music: cars sing, taxis whistle, and locals stare in bafflement at the freely flowing traffic (...) It's a case, perhaps, of the urban jungle reclaiming its own, and any jungle boasts wildlife if you look hard enough." Page 18
"It could splinter you, such pressure; it could rob you of sleep, cheat you of dreams, and surprise you into tears at your desk" page 152
"The first flames burst into being like early blossoms of spring: easily caught on the wind, and scattered for miles." Page 324
tttora's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dwhite1174's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
2.5
katie_esser's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
oliveclogs's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0