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His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae by Graeme Macrae Burnet
tomstbr's review against another edition
4.0
A bloody good read. Told through fictionalised news stories, medical reports and other memoir, this is the story of a triple homicide in 19th century Scotland. It deals with class, masculinity, mental health, sense of justice and the nature of truth. It's very well told and absolutely enthralling, but the nature of the narrative means that it is slightly repetitive. More engrossing than most crime thrillers, even though you (sort of) know what happens from the outset. Funny, dark and most of all enlightening.
slushmucky's review
4.0
I found this book highly enjoyable. I found it hard to put down. It is definitely a page turner, however, I found the ending to be quite predictable. What made this book addictive is the way it is written. It's was so different to every other crime novel out there. I would highly recommend this book to any fan of crime.
cat_capaldi's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rachaelprest's review
4.0
A simple premise turns into something much more subtle. I love that the author didn't feel the need to tie up loose ends or opt for an ending that explained everything.
jokelly's review
4.0
Fictional story who committed a triple homicide in Scotland. Was based on documents and you were never sure if it was real or not. Great crime story.
molmcintosh's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
jocockwell's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder
thatlitgal's review
3.0
So far I like this book including its detailed and colourful descriptions, however, I do find it mildly hard to follow which is why I picked it up and sat it down again over the course of my goodness - a couple of years! I hope to finish this book in 2022 and update my review.
ijustlovebookshehe's review
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5