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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
3.5 stars
It's kind of fun rooting for an anti-hero of sorts. I wasn't exactly sure when this novel takes place, but dna, forensics, and computers in police station are still relatively new. Peter Diamond is a curmudgeon who eschews technology in favor of good, old-fashioned detective work.
The body of a washed up actress is discovered in a lake, and Diamond heads up the investigation into her death. I sort of thought of the actual killer, but dismissed it early on. One of the things that makes it fun is the presence of Jane Austen running through the narrative.
It's kind of fun rooting for an anti-hero of sorts. I wasn't exactly sure when this novel takes place, but dna, forensics, and computers in police station are still relatively new. Peter Diamond is a curmudgeon who eschews technology in favor of good, old-fashioned detective work.
The body of a washed up actress is discovered in a lake, and Diamond heads up the investigation into her death. I sort of thought of the actual killer, but dismissed it early on. One of the things that makes it fun is the presence of Jane Austen running through the narrative.
Loved this. It was a little slow at the start, but once Inspector Diamond was on the scene it held my attention. I liked that two of the chapters were first-person accounts from the suspects. Good characterization and interesting plot.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
slow-paced
Pretty good. A tad repetitive in some spots but overall good.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes