Reviews

Why We Die by Mick Herron

myopemaniacal's review against another edition

dark funny tense fast-paced

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

3.75

suegoldberg13's review against another edition

4.0

Really loving this Mick Herron series. Keeps you guessing and wanting more.

gmilbourne's review against another edition

4.0

Entertaining

ashleywatt's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

frithnanth's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

lyonsmw's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

adrianjd's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I did enjoy this book though it took 100 pages to get the story straight in my head.  Quite a lot of internal dialogue character wise which did detract at times.  Even though it is often written very sharply.  Didn’t guess the twists in the story though and that made for a great ending. 

monkreads's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

lauraborkpower's review against another edition

3.0

I am reading this series totally out of order, but I'm still enjoying Herron's heroine (a private detective) and the stories themselves. I'm also very excited there's a new Slough House book recently out.

acmccloskey's review against another edition

4.0

Another solid Mick Herron offering. So reliably witty, compelling, and melancholy - I love all of his books. Terrible title though! (Especially when you’re reading it on the beach, as you get some strange looks from people who are questioning your light reading choices!)