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amothersmusings1's review
5.0
Everything I love about a serial killer story is contained in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and found it easy to follow and extremely hard to put down.
Although very much an adult book and not for the faint hearted or easily offended, this has been excellently written of which I've never seen the likes of before. Told from the viewpoints of the victims, killer and main protagonist DI January David, before, during and after death, this had a very unique way of storytelling involving psychic apparitions that I enjoyed very much and found hugely entertaining. I already have book number two lined up to read straight away and believe this is going to be a very exciting series for me to follow. With twists and turns throughout and a very tense and scary ending, I'd happily recommend "Girl 4" and the author Will Carver.
5 stars
Although very much an adult book and not for the faint hearted or easily offended, this has been excellently written of which I've never seen the likes of before. Told from the viewpoints of the victims, killer and main protagonist DI January David, before, during and after death, this had a very unique way of storytelling involving psychic apparitions that I enjoyed very much and found hugely entertaining. I already have book number two lined up to read straight away and believe this is going to be a very exciting series for me to follow. With twists and turns throughout and a very tense and scary ending, I'd happily recommend "Girl 4" and the author Will Carver.
5 stars
nigelbrown's review
2.0
Intriguing writing style that doesn't quite work for me.
Initially, it moves along at a comfortable pace, however,the protagonist appears to have complete free reign to run this investigation, with no mention of any superiors. Also, research into police procedure seems to be lacking , so after a while I just stopped believing in this book.
Not terrible, just disappointing as it could have been so much better.
Initially, it moves along at a comfortable pace, however,the protagonist appears to have complete free reign to run this investigation, with no mention of any superiors. Also, research into police procedure seems to be lacking , so after a while I just stopped believing in this book.
Not terrible, just disappointing as it could have been so much better.
abercrombie1986's review against another edition
3.0
Is it possible to like and hate the book at the same time? It is told from many character's perspective always in first person: intriguing. It isn't always in chronological order: confusing at times. At times a little too descriptive and creepy. A few twists I didn't see coming.
louiseog's review against another edition
4.0
The reason that I have decided to write a review is because as well as really enjoying this book it is such a different way of writing a thriller that I felt it was worth a mention.
Grisly murders are happening in London and January David is the oficer in charge. It is up to him and his unusual talents to find the killer.
The story is told in many different voices, The author tells the story and writes about David but the killer and the victims also speak and tell their story before and after the event, really eerie and chilling.
Think it is book that has to be read quickly to keep the pace but the chapters are short and the plot frenetic, i was gripped and moved a much more personal thriller than many I have read. 4.5*
Grisly murders are happening in London and January David is the oficer in charge. It is up to him and his unusual talents to find the killer.
The story is told in many different voices, The author tells the story and writes about David but the killer and the victims also speak and tell their story before and after the event, really eerie and chilling.
Think it is book that has to be read quickly to keep the pace but the chapters are short and the plot frenetic, i was gripped and moved a much more personal thriller than many I have read. 4.5*
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