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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Stalking, Murder, Sexual harassment
I feel like the end was a bit messy, but what a great book! The history was fascinating. Repulsive, but fascinating. Maggie reminded me a bit of another of Slaughter's characters, but I can't figure out which one.
I was initially taken aback by the sheer brutality of Cop Town. Karin Slaughter really packed-in literally everything wrong with human society here that I found myself flinching. I'm certainly not desensitized to violence against women, homophobia, racism, sexual assault, corruption and any form of discrimination. I want to live in a world where these do not exist. Sadly, that world is a fantasy. I also do not want to read about these topics because they're absolutely triggering.
I guess I'm used to a comfy read. This book was not. Peeling this off, this is a story of two female cops, one rookie, another with a few years of experience under her bet. They dive in a dangerous investigation of an active serial killer targeting Atlanta police officers. All the charm, wit, advantages and equality of a 1970s America complicated things for them. I really hope that what these girls faced everyday is 100% fiction. Please? It's just too much.
I enjoyed the shifts in third person perspectives here. I got to know the lead characters really well. Like most of police procedurals I have read, the investigation here did not prevent an explosive finale from happening and the correct conclusion was discerned deep into the third act. I guess that's a meh. I suppose that the world built here with the rampant social injustice is the star of the show.
Anyways, if anything, this made me curious about another Karin book maybe later this year. I read a paperback while listening to the audiobook version. The narration was good. This is surely competent work, hopefully this is not her best. Recommended.
I guess I'm used to a comfy read. This book was not. Peeling this off, this is a story of two female cops, one rookie, another with a few years of experience under her bet. They dive in a dangerous investigation of an active serial killer targeting Atlanta police officers. All the charm, wit, advantages and equality of a 1970s America complicated things for them. I really hope that what these girls faced everyday is 100% fiction. Please? It's just too much.
I enjoyed the shifts in third person perspectives here. I got to know the lead characters really well. Like most of police procedurals I have read, the investigation here did not prevent an explosive finale from happening and the correct conclusion was discerned deep into the third act. I guess that's a meh. I suppose that the world built here with the rampant social injustice is the star of the show.
Anyways, if anything, this made me curious about another Karin book maybe later this year. I read a paperback while listening to the audiobook version. The narration was good. This is surely competent work, hopefully this is not her best. Recommended.
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
A gritty look at discrimination in the police department in the 70s wrapped up in an excellent mystery. I loved the interactions between the female cops as they try to find a shooter targeting the police.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
I don’t really know why I keep reading these cop stories, but it seems to be happening a lot lately (at least a lot for me). Maybe it’s more about Karin Slaughter than it is about the genre, though. Who knows... on to the review!
I liked “Cop Town” more than I thought I would. I’m not used to reading about female officers, so getting to see what things are like from that perspective (albeit a slightly dated one) was quite enlightening. The book was overflowing with sexism, racism, and any other *ism* you can think of—it was tough to read at times. Though the current day world has much growth still to accomplish, it was shocking to see the treatment toward those people deemed “lesser” beings. It’s just hard to believe that someone can think in such a manner; I hate knowing how horrible people can be.
Getting to follow the female officers as they conducted their investigation was really entertaining. I liked seeing them “hitting the streets” to try to solve the case (though their male counterparts were NOT ok with that).Some of the more violent scenes became a bit too graphic for me, so do be warned if you have a though time dealing with gruesome descriptions.
I think the biggest factor keeping me from giving this a higher rating is because of my dissatisfaction with the end. I was disappointed with the conclusion of the events on the roof, as I did not want Fox to get what he wanted. Additionally, things got a little cheesy with the ending scene, and I didn’t care for it.
Truly, I do think this is going to be an enjoyable read for fans of Karin Slaughter or for those who enjoy crime-related dramas. The story isn’t perfect, but it accomplishes a lot—it deals with so many different social issues while also delivering an interesting case for the reader to follow. It’s worth a read.
I liked “Cop Town” more than I thought I would. I’m not used to reading about female officers, so getting to see what things are like from that perspective (albeit a slightly dated one) was quite enlightening. The book was overflowing with sexism, racism, and any other *ism* you can think of—it was tough to read at times. Though the current day world has much growth still to accomplish, it was shocking to see the treatment toward those people deemed “lesser” beings. It’s just hard to believe that someone can think in such a manner; I hate knowing how horrible people can be.
Getting to follow the female officers as they conducted their investigation was really entertaining. I liked seeing them “hitting the streets” to try to solve the case (though their male counterparts were NOT ok with that).Some of the more violent scenes became a bit too graphic for me, so do be warned if you have a though time dealing with gruesome descriptions.
I think the biggest factor keeping me from giving this a higher rating is because of my dissatisfaction with the end. I was disappointed with the conclusion of the events on the roof, as I did not want Fox to get what he wanted. Additionally, things got a little cheesy with the ending scene, and I didn’t care for it.
Truly, I do think this is going to be an enjoyable read for fans of Karin Slaughter or for those who enjoy crime-related dramas. The story isn’t perfect, but it accomplishes a lot—it deals with so many different social issues while also delivering an interesting case for the reader to follow. It’s worth a read.
Cop Town is one of my favourite books of the year so far.
A standalone novel, set in 1970's Atlanta. At times it's brutal, female police are not respected or wanted by the male officers.
Maggie has been an officer for a while and is partnered with Kate who is in her first week. I loved both of these characters as well as Gail, who knows how to survive such a harsh environment.
Whilst there is brutality, sexism, racism and numerous other bad qualities there is also compassion. Parts of the novels describe events that happened in Vietnam and WW2 and it was hard to believe that they involved the same people.
It was different reading a novel that was modern but set in a time before mobile phones and computers. I haven't read many like it.
I have read books by Karin Slaughter before but not for a few years. This is going to be rectified and I plan on reading more in the near future.
Thanks to the Dead Good Group for sending me this novel and reintroducing me to an amazing author.
A standalone novel, set in 1970's Atlanta. At times it's brutal, female police are not respected or wanted by the male officers.
Maggie has been an officer for a while and is partnered with Kate who is in her first week. I loved both of these characters as well as Gail, who knows how to survive such a harsh environment.
Whilst there is brutality, sexism, racism and numerous other bad qualities there is also compassion. Parts of the novels describe events that happened in Vietnam and WW2 and it was hard to believe that they involved the same people.
It was different reading a novel that was modern but set in a time before mobile phones and computers. I haven't read many like it.
I have read books by Karin Slaughter before but not for a few years. This is going to be rectified and I plan on reading more in the near future.
Thanks to the Dead Good Group for sending me this novel and reintroducing me to an amazing author.
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I did not enjoy this story... couldn't relate/care for the characters.