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janelledv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
I picked this series up again after reading the second one in 2021 (?). I can’t even remember. I’m glad I did because this booked got me hooked up again on reading much like what the first book “Cuckoo’s Calling” did for me. It completely took me off guard.
In recent years, I’ve become the person who is easily bored that I often just fast forward through movies and go on google to spoil myself with what happens in the story.
I did the same for this book. I was curious who among the suspects was the killer because all evidences seemed to point to Strike’s stepfather, but no, I told myself it wouldn’t be that easy. So I looked up who’s the murderer when I wasn’t even halfway through the book. After learning the spoilers, I continued on because I wanted to know how Strike would uncover the truth about the case. When I got to the end, IT STILL SHOCKED ME.
Even after knowing who the murderer is earlier on, I was sincerely still shocked because the one thing that allowed Strike to know who the killer was was such a minuscule detail that I wouldn’t have bothered noting.But what shocked me even more is that Strike had even come face-to-face with the killer posing as another person.
I LOVED IT! But Strike and Robin’s romance story is frustrating for me. Though I wouldn’t complain much as long as I’m distracted with the case at hand trying to form my own conclusions given as I read through the book.
In recent years, I’ve become the person who is easily bored that I often just fast forward through movies and go on google to spoil myself with what happens in the story.
I did the same for this book. I was curious who among the suspects was the killer because all evidences seemed to point to Strike’s stepfather, but no, I told myself it wouldn’t be that easy. So I looked up who’s the murderer when I wasn’t even halfway through the book. After learning the spoilers, I continued on because I wanted to know how Strike would uncover the truth about the case. When I got to the end, IT STILL SHOCKED ME.
Even after knowing who the murderer is earlier on, I was sincerely still shocked because the one thing that allowed Strike to know who the killer was was such a minuscule detail that I wouldn’t have bothered noting.
I LOVED IT! But Strike and Robin’s romance story is frustrating for me. Though I wouldn’t complain much as long as I’m distracted with the case at hand trying to form my own conclusions given as I read through the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, and Stalking
ladythana's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Stalking, Medical trauma, Rape, Grief, Sexual violence, Blood, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Chronic illness, Vomit, Alcohol, and Self harm
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Incest, Infidelity, Trafficking, and Eating disorder
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