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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
This is a mystery novel in which most of the characters know most of what is going on.
I liked how it all fit together.
It was also fast-paced, which I needed after the last book I read.
Demerit for the lack of quotation marks though. I have yet to read a book where that "style" choice enhanced the narrative.
I liked how it all fit together.
It was also fast-paced, which I needed after the last book I read.
Demerit for the lack of quotation marks though. I have yet to read a book where that "style" choice enhanced the narrative.
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
I love the way Andre Alexis thinks! His writing is always surprising to me, and the twists and turns through Toronto, through the life of the characters, and through all the moral dilemmas, are really intriguing! Loved Fifteen Dogs as well, so really looking forward to reading more from this quirky brain!
3.5 stars
Solid characterizations and a bit of mystery in this Treasure-Island-inspired book by Canadian Alexis, set in Toronto. I enjoyed it enough that I intend to read more of his books.
Solid characterizations and a bit of mystery in this Treasure-Island-inspired book by Canadian Alexis, set in Toronto. I enjoyed it enough that I intend to read more of his books.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
An intelligent and cleverly designed mystery with wonderful characters and and a fascinating protagonist.
3.75 stars rounding up! Like everyone else, I love the Westing Game, I love scavenger hunts, and I love puzzles, especially book puzzles! I was nearly halfway through this book before I knew it! This is a lot like an adult Westing Game given the hunt for the inheritance of a billionaire, but the nature of it is very distinct from its comparison.
I was so excited to read this because it features Tancred (and Olivié!), who I came to know through André Alexis's Quincunx #3, Ring that I loved. We get to peer into a prequel of those events here, to see more through his eyes and to see more of the complex relationships that Alexis is so skilled at writing.
I was so excited to read this because it features Tancred (and Olivié!), who I came to know through André Alexis's Quincunx #3, Ring that I loved. We get to peer into a prequel of those events here, to see more through his eyes and to see more of the complex relationships that Alexis is so skilled at writing.