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ajnel's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
Rebus returns as the ailing ex-CID officer, this time to investigate a missing (presumed dead) person at the behest of Big Ger Cafferty. As so often happens, Rebus' investigation intersects with other murders, leading to multiple reveals. The whodunnits are as always impeccably set out and the eventual climax is bittersweet.
cjeanne99's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
2.5
I struggled to get into a rhythm with this book. The story was not engaging and I cared very little for the characters.
heffalumpwoozle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
tdk's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
didactylos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
A series that should have been ended way back when, Rankin is milking this as much as he can and its a shame. I cared nothing for any of the characters. The only spark of interest, which will fast date, is the Covid refenrences. Another book that wants to have advertorials to add to its earning potential…..
fionaaaaaa's review
slow-paced
2.0
I haven't read a Rebus book for years. I used to read a lot of these books but found them a bit same ish, after reading a few. So I thought it would be nice to have a catch up. I guess it's a good one to end on, but it didn't do it for me. Still same ish.
paulinebelford's review against another edition
3.0
I guess it's hard to maintain a series for this number of books without a bit of variability in the quality. I found one of Rebus' actions hard to believe, which spoiled things a little for me.
smills23's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
smc51151's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0