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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
My new favourite author. Loved the sense of place and the people were just so believable. Loved it.. 4 and a half ⭐️
As usual with Chris Hammer, a well-constructed whodunnit, this time in an opal-mining town. I recently visited Coober Pedy (South Australia), Australia’s opal mining capital, and Hammer got the ambiance (and heat!) just right. I see that he still has a penchant for outlandish names (e.g. one of the mining magnates in the book is called ‘Delaney Bullwinkle’), I’m surprised his editors haven’t put a stop to that yet!
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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:
No
mysterious
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:
No
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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:
Complicated
I think the thing I loved about this book the most is it is unapologetically Australian. The language, references and locations all true to a great country that is often under-represented especially in literature. So many English speaking authors no matter where they live write for the American market and ignore the rich culture of their native countries.
Chris Hammer writes a brilliant book based in an outback opal mining town in the heart of Austalia and everything about it screams authentic, down to earth, true blue Aussie.
The book as well as having a great plot is also well researched and informative.
Chris Hammer writes a brilliant book based in an outback opal mining town in the heart of Austalia and everything about it screams authentic, down to earth, true blue Aussie.
The book as well as having a great plot is also well researched and informative.
mysterious
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
Moderate: Addiction, Violence, Murder
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
No