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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A sequel! It is a long time since I read anything other than a standalone book, but having read Cara Hunter's first DI Adam Fawley thriller and loved it, it was only natural that I moved on to the next one. And the outcomes? Well, this was another superb read and one which lifts Hunter high on my list of favourite authors.
The plot of this book is dark and exceedingly complex. The mystery has so many different strands, creates all manner of possibilities, and it kept me guessing all the way until the truth is revealed. This is a story where you cannot take anything at face value; anything that looks like an obvious or rational conclusion ends up unravelling in entirely the opposite way.
The pacing of the book is again extremely good. It moves swiftly and concisely, but still handily accommodates every last detail. It was a compulsive read - there were many moments where I was like, 'just read on a little longer', and ended up being taken in by a mystery that never fails to intrigue.
The police investigation plays out in an unexpected way. Always gripping, always full of twists and new pieces of information, a lot of which are red herrings. If the situation uncovered at the beginning of the book is not serious enough, it just keeps on escalating and produces endless possible explanations until it reaches a powerful and shocking, if slightly convoluted finish.
Cara Hunter is such an innovative storyteller. I have come across a number of authors who use different techniques of advancing the plot, but none have used such a wide range. In addition to the interview transcripts, social media threads and online news articles from Close To Home, the first book in the series, here we also have text messages, web forums, academic papers, and a screenplay. It is all very stylish!
In my opinion, the characters here are slightly less impressive and well-drawn than in Close To Home. I like Fawley and also the very individual personalities of all of his colleagues. However, I found some of their actions (mainly Quinn's) to be a little cliched. The supporting characters such as the suspects and the witnesses, were also a bit of a mixed bag.
That is one of the reasons why it was not quite perfect for me. I also struggled a bit with the tone towards the end, and with such an elaborate plot, there was perhaps bound to be the odd unanswered question.
But overall, this was another wonderful book. It is powerful, it deals with all kinds of themes and contains a plot so deep and so complex that every little detail and piece of information is relevant. It played on my mind and had me working on a lot of different theories as it went along, which for me is the kind of engagement and interaction a reader should have with a book of this genre, and it delivers on so many levels.
The plot of this book is dark and exceedingly complex. The mystery has so many different strands, creates all manner of possibilities, and it kept me guessing all the way until the truth is revealed. This is a story where you cannot take anything at face value; anything that looks like an obvious or rational conclusion ends up unravelling in entirely the opposite way.
The pacing of the book is again extremely good. It moves swiftly and concisely, but still handily accommodates every last detail. It was a compulsive read - there were many moments where I was like, 'just read on a little longer', and ended up being taken in by a mystery that never fails to intrigue.
The police investigation plays out in an unexpected way. Always gripping, always full of twists and new pieces of information, a lot of which are red herrings. If the situation uncovered at the beginning of the book is not serious enough, it just keeps on escalating and produces endless possible explanations until it reaches a powerful and shocking, if slightly convoluted finish.
Cara Hunter is such an innovative storyteller. I have come across a number of authors who use different techniques of advancing the plot, but none have used such a wide range. In addition to the interview transcripts, social media threads and online news articles from Close To Home, the first book in the series, here we also have text messages, web forums, academic papers, and a screenplay. It is all very stylish!
In my opinion, the characters here are slightly less impressive and well-drawn than in Close To Home. I like Fawley and also the very individual personalities of all of his colleagues. However, I found some of their actions (mainly Quinn's) to be a little cliched. The supporting characters such as the suspects and the witnesses, were also a bit of a mixed bag.
That is one of the reasons why it was not quite perfect for me. I also struggled a bit with the tone towards the end, and with such an elaborate plot, there was perhaps bound to be the odd unanswered question.
But overall, this was another wonderful book. It is powerful, it deals with all kinds of themes and contains a plot so deep and so complex that every little detail and piece of information is relevant. It played on my mind and had me working on a lot of different theories as it went along, which for me is the kind of engagement and interaction a reader should have with a book of this genre, and it delivers on so many levels.
Cara Hunter is turning out to be my new favorite mystery writer. Highly recommend both of her books.
Cara Hunter has written pure thriller perfection when writing the DI Fawley series. I am only 2 books through the series but I love absolutely everything about them. This is one of the most plot twisty books I have read in a while and adored it.
There are incredible character developments and the plot made me guess from the beginning (albeit, wrongly). I felt so many different emotions reading this, from feeling pity and saddened for characters to feeling confusion and mistrust.
What a smashing read!
There are incredible character developments and the plot made me guess from the beginning (albeit, wrongly). I felt so many different emotions reading this, from feeling pity and saddened for characters to feeling confusion and mistrust.
What a smashing read!
I love Cara Hunter so much, I never see her twists coming and I love Adam Fawley as a character. The way she entwines their personal lives within the case is really effortless. Can’t wait to read the next one!
Such an amazing book!! The end is unpredictable, loved it
I would recommend you read the first book in the series before reading this one. I was confused about character details until about 200 pages in and then things finally started making sense. A great thriller and an awesome premise, it took a very long time for me to actually start caring about the book.
I love Cara Hunter so much, I never see her twists coming and I love Adam Fawley as a character. The way she entwines their personal lives within the case is really effortless. Can’t wait to read the next one!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes