Reviews

Dead Lions by Mick Herron

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 against another edition

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

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

oliveclogs's review

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

asaizv's review

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

finnjie's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

underscorevee'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

elspeth77's review

adventurous funny tense medium-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

Really enjoyed this - a little slow paced at times but did have a very tense final few chapters. Herron’s writing style took some getting used to as it’s very cynical, but I really liked the humour in it. Very interested in learning more about Standish & Lamb’s relationship. 

wintrovia's review

4.0

The second outing for the Slow Horses gang sees them facing old-school Russian spies from the Cold War era. It's not exactly groundbreaking stuff but I really like the characters and the writing, so I was happy enough to put up with some fairly well-trodden storylines being rehashed for this spy story as it meant spending more time with the like of Jackson Lamb and how Slow Horses. I'm so used to spies in stories being elite experts, it's refreshing to read a story about spies that are mostly useless and gaff prone. It doesn't break the mould but it's a different enough twist on the spy genre to make it fun to read.

motherofladybirds's review

4.0

I enjoy this series. The characters are excellent. I like the seedy cold war vibe. The plot was a little bit of a stretch, the whole village of sleepers and the revenge plan to blow up a tiny village. But it was pacey and I enjoyed it.