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abigail_r23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Violence and Murder
wowsmeows's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"I've never been good at striking
up conversations with
strangers, especially the opposite sex. I needed to come up with a suitable opening line. I knew what would work for me if the roles were reversed - something like: 'Do you prefer even or uneven surfaces?' 'Do you wish that Sports Direct also sold fresh meat?' 'Have you ever needed to use a tourniquet in your work environment?' "
The Satsuma Complex follows the story of Gary, a man who meets up with a friend for a pint and then accidentally gets caught up in their subsequent disappearance. This is not a crime thriller by any means, but it does have some suspense, mystery, a touch of romance and a really solid plot.
I really enjoyed this book, there were many laugh out loud moments. I listened to the audiobook and there were times you could almost hear Bob smiling at the jokes. Wonderful. Sally Phillips was equally fantastic as always. If you're a fan of Bob Mortimer's crazy humour from his many WILTY appearances, I'd definitely recommend giving this a go.
That being said, there are some darker moments in the book, but overall it was a delight to read.
"dogs sharing an interest in a spillage (I imagine the dogs are called Zak Briefcase and Lengthy Parsnips)."
Minor: Death of parent, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Police brutality, Bullying, Murder, Violence, and Emotional abuse
simonefk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed Emily's chapters and wish there were more from her point of view. I think her story came across as very genuine and I felt a lot of empathy for her. Her story portrayed how women can end up in bad relationships.
Where I struggled was the writing at times, a lot of Tommy's dialogue in capital letters, the inclusion of 'ha ha' in speech, minor things but did impact my enjoyment of the book. Also as the story progressed I found myself getting mixed up with characters and who was involved with what but that may just be me!
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Murder
hb22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
amyowen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, and Murder
balfies's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Murder and Domestic abuse
laurataylor's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Police brutality, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
emmagalt's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Murder, Police brutality, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Death, and Toxic relationship
theunfinishedbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Murder
morwenna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Murder and Domestic abuse