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bkdrgn303's review
3.0
This is the second in the Darko Dawson series and it is about as good as the first. Darko is a police detective in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, and he is alarmed when he is sent to the grisly murder scene of a young street urchin but when a second and third body quickly follow, he knows that he has a serial killer on his hands. The sights and sounds of Ghana figure largely in this novel and I think that holds most of the charm because the mystery itself wasn't too hard to figure out. The author does love red herrings so beware!
liberrydude's review
4.0
My first read of this series and it's book two and I'm hooked for life. Darko Dawson is a cop who spends his own money trying to solve the case. He has a lovely wife and a weakness for weed that could be his undoing. He also has a young son with a hole in his heart who needs surgery soon. Plus he has his boss' nephew working for him. Good plot lines take you into Africa. Good vivid descriptions that show people persevering in the midst of poverty without generating sympathy or pity. Darko is a good person with good instincts and you want him desperately to succeed in finding who is killing some of the "worthless" street children in Ghana's capital, Accra. Definitely reading the first one and the third one set on oil rigs off Ghana's coast is coming out in 2012.
cook_memorial_public_library's review
5.0
Recommended by Susie
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kofi_dzogbewu's review
4.0
Great story. I enjoyed this one more than it's predecessor. Highly recommended for any crime/mystery and any fiction loving reader.
myrdyr's review
3.0
3.5/5 stars. The best thing about this book is the setting. If it took place in a more common location, then I would likely have given it 3/5 stars. The story is ok, but the writing gets a little preachy at times earlier on. Thankfully, Quartey reigns it in before it gets out of hand.
whewtaewoon's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, Rape, Drug use, Child death, and Death
Minor: Child abuse
tunatanga's review
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lisaarnsdorf's review
5.0
Loved it! Quartey has built such rich, interesting characters! It's so interesting to learn about Ghana. The mystery was complex and kept me guessing to the end. I'm really looking forward to learning more about Darko and his family in the coming books!
bookclubdropout's review
5.0
I’d recommend Quartey’s brilliant Darko Dawson series, which is set in Accra, to anyone who enjoys police procedurals, esp if you’re looking for something a bit different to the usual US or UK city fare. (Although, be warned, this one is set among the street children of Accra so if you find trauma of children really upsetting, then I’d recommend you pick a different one of his books.)