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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
The good: realistic detail and an incredible sense of both time and place. The heroines are given complexity, and the ugly reality of the trials suffered by women in the police force in 1970s Atlanta have real impact. It's never pleasant to be immersed in rampant abuse and power play of gender, racial, and social politics (both domestic and professional), but there's a tragic undercurrent of authenticity that's inescapable.
The bad: boy, is this book agenda-driven, especially in regards to sexual identity, and the heavy-handedness is off-putting. The crudity of the repeated epithets was also hard to bear, though to be fair that will be exacerbated in audio experiences. Kate's uncle was cartoonish in his villainy, and it was difficult to believe that there wouldn't be even one individual with sparks of decency anywhere in the character roster. It's a hard book to enjoy, especially when the mystery/thriller elements are uneven.
audiobook note: Kathleen Early gives weight and empathy to a gritty, grimy story that is difficult to hear. Very strong reading.
The bad: boy, is this book agenda-driven, especially in regards to sexual identity, and the heavy-handedness is off-putting. The crudity of the repeated epithets was also hard to bear, though to be fair that will be exacerbated in audio experiences. Kate's uncle was cartoonish in his villainy, and it was difficult to believe that there wouldn't be even one individual with sparks of decency anywhere in the character roster. It's a hard book to enjoy, especially when the mystery/thriller elements are uneven.
audiobook note: Kathleen Early gives weight and empathy to a gritty, grimy story that is difficult to hear. Very strong reading.
i love karin slaughter and this is one of her only books i hadn’t read yet, so i was determined to read it eventually. just know that parts of this book are hard to read bc it takes place in 70s atlanta.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was given this book by Net galley for an honest review. I really liked this book. It pulled me right in and I couldn't put it down. Kate and Maggie are 2 police officers in the 1970's. There are a lot of prejudices that they have to deal with. I have read a lot of Karin Slaughters books and Cop Town is different than any of her other books. Cop Town is now one of my favorite books by her.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
A little different than her other novels, but I liked the flashback set up.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No