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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
So, time for the review.
I absolutely love this series; it is clever, enticing and really gets your detective skills working. The one thing I adore is the underlying plot of the book is all based on fact while the main plot line is pure, exciting fiction.
Shard lake is becoming stronger, he is more and more successful and is starting to be more commanding of people, and rightly so. However, Barak lost some of my respect in this book due to his drunken antics, mainly due to grief il grant you but it just highlights the same old story of men feeling sorry for themselves while the women carry on with life.
This book is filled with twists and turns, it couldn't put it down. You second guess everyone you come into contact with and the murders are cleverly thought up and described. It is such an incredible book, possibly my favourite of the series, so I could keep going with this review but I won't, il just say read it!!
I absolutely love this series; it is clever, enticing and really gets your detective skills working. The one thing I adore is the underlying plot of the book is all based on fact while the main plot line is pure, exciting fiction.
Shard lake is becoming stronger, he is more and more successful and is starting to be more commanding of people, and rightly so. However, Barak lost some of my respect in this book due to his drunken antics, mainly due to grief il grant you but it just highlights the same old story of men feeling sorry for themselves while the women carry on with life.
This book is filled with twists and turns, it couldn't put it down. You second guess everyone you come into contact with and the murders are cleverly thought up and described. It is such an incredible book, possibly my favourite of the series, so I could keep going with this review but I won't, il just say read it!!
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence
Extremely gruesome tudor serial killer - gripping plot, and who knows such things may have a deeper time depth that we could ever imagine. Also interesting slant on mental health and early Bedlam. Shardlake is a fabulous character.
A terrific continuation of an excellent series - this book tears along at breakneck speed and every twist and turn is a well-written pleasure. As usual, the historical aspects are well-handled and Shardlake himself presents just the right mixture of pathos, weariness and intelligence to keep us fascinated to the end.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Another great book in the Shardlake series. I think this one was the gruesomest so far due to some weird killings happening; I am learning a lot of Tudor history and in this book Henry VIII marries Catherine Parr, his last wife, and I can't help but hoping Henry is going to die soon, because he is one massive (not only figuratively) arsehole.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder
Minor: Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No