Reviews

The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch

oranges448's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

3.75

patiolinguist's review against another edition

4.0

So of course I loved it.. but not as much as the previous books in the series. Maybe it's because after waiting for two years for its publication, I must have bulit it up in my mind and as a result the book could never live up to my expectations.
Still, this series is one of my all time favourites!

wwwarf's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious

4.5

shaunasbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

This book was just *chefs kiss* so good. I honestly was in shock at the identity of the faceless man it was so out of left field for me at least. Also, I find it extremely weird how much I still love Lesley despite the fact that she has completely betrayed Peter. The ongoing plot throughout this series is so well done. That paired with the fact that each book has its own 'standalone' crime that the Folly/Met is working on is perfect. It never feels heavy or clunky or boring. I just adore this series so much. Now, onto the next!

vitaminemgee's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

bronzeageholly's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

4.0

I’m so glad I stuck with this series because I am really enjoying it now!

Peter has come into his own more and I really enjoyed his narrative voice in this instalment. Many of his… less than desirable traits have fallen away and left a nerdy, enthusiastic, curious, somewhat “the lights are on but nobody’s home” main character that is someone I can actually root for.

Alongside all the old favourites there are some good new characters that I’m excited to hear more about, and the villains are VILLAINOUS! All the double-crossing and setting of traps has led us to a great showdown, but it’s not over yet! Aaronovitch definitely knows how to write compelling fight sequences. 

ngl at the start I really wanted Peter and Lesley to be together but now I’m definitely a huge Beverley fan. The conversation with Peter and Tyburn over drinks was really saddening and I definitely would have liked that to have gone deeper, but I also don’t think it’s in her character to divulge so much personal information to Peter who she doesn’t always get on well with.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, and Drug abuse

Minor: Sexual content

klara_wndl's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.5

aurora_coyoteluck's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

lilaudio's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

punkinmuffin's review against another edition

4.0

Loving listening to the Peter Grant books on Audible. It's so nice to cozy up with my husband, my knitting and a cup of tea in the evening now that the nights are getting so chilly.