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debs4jc's review against another edition
3.0
At the heart of this story is a complex riddle--who killed the naked young woman found washed up on the south shore of England? On the case is Nick Ingram, local constable, and John Galbraith, inspector. Their lives as well as the lives of the suspects in the case are delved into and the reader (or listener) is kept guessing as to how the complex relational tableau is going to play out. Since the suspense relies more on the interplay of the characters and the underlying secrets of them it can take a while to really get interested in it, but once you do the story really engages your brain. Give it a read if you like psychological puzzlers.
samharnold's review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick read and the murder and investigation was easy to follow. I enjoyed most of the characters although at first I found it hard to work out which policeman was which. As the investigation carried on though it became clearer. I especially like the fact the main policeman in the story in a PC.
The characters are well written although their are parts of the book that maybe quite disturbing to others. All together a good quick read that I enjoyed.
The characters are well written although their are parts of the book that maybe quite disturbing to others. All together a good quick read that I enjoyed.
donnar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kadidiawc's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.5
I am not quite as disappointed in this book as other readers, but after just a few pages in I knew I had read it before. The trouble was I could neither remember whether I have finished it, nor what would happen next, or who did it. So... not memorable in other words.
anahita_nazari's review against another edition
2.0
A bit slow paced for my taste. I couldn't really get invested in the characters.
slhandy45's review against another edition
3.0
Good setting, ok story with ok suspense, but too many investigators and a so-so ending. Still, might be worth trying a more recent effort by this author.
catastrojb's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.5
Light, quick, non-challenging read.