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The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan

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toellandback's review

adventurous challenging dark funny informative mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The second outing for DS George Cross who is on the autistic spectrum and whose lack of social norms cause his colleagues constant frustration. He also gets results thanks to the very same reason so when a body is found during a demolition, Cross does what he does best and goes through details with a fine toothcomb.
Cross is undoubtedly a fascinating character while his colleagues - particularly McKenzie and their boss Carson - accept yet struggle to understand his technique. The story is fast paced and keeps the interest throughout and the later interviews between Cross and potential suspects are absolutely engrossing. The humour is largely due to Cross's lack of understanding of "normal" behaviour but it's done so well that it works and I'll be looking forward to the next in the series.

jim83's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious sad fast-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

5.0

nehashtyle's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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

3.0

therltproject's review

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mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

robinwalter's review against another edition

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mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

A much tighter followup to the series starter, less waffle and less need for character introductions. An enjoyable mystery and pleasingly cerebral, not sanguine. I'm looking forward to book 3

floradora03's review against another edition

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5.0

really compulsive

I have only just discovered this author and have already read two books in the series. Really enjoy the main characters interactions and how the plot twists and turns