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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was so good. I could tell the author did research on what it’s like to be in a cult because the cult that was created was very realistic. I also love the personal growth that Strike showed in this book. I’m so happy that he’s finally going to try to be happy!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Based on The Running Grave and Ink Black Heart, I don't think in the future I will approach Galbraith novels the same way I approach most mysteries. There's no "figuring it out", for me. I think I'd come close if I took notes or tabbed while reading (I'd like to use tabs next time: reminder to self). But, there are an overwhelming amount of red herrings and inconsequential details that I think, for me, any certainty of the "right" answer is impossible. I end up having detailed theories about how it could be *everyone* and one theory out of a dozen ends up being close to right. That takes away some of the joy of solving it. Which would usually make me dismiss the author. But Galbraith/Rowling's strength has always been in characterization. I'm sucked into the lives and choices of Robin and Cormoran and I love all the agency employees, friends, clients, and suspects. Everyone is three dimensional, introduced organically and interesting. And there's always growth.
Plus, it's a cult mystery. That's a quick 5 stars right there.
I blew through this book in less than a week. I'll impatiently wait for the next one.
Plus, it's a cult mystery. That's a quick 5 stars right there.
I blew through this book in less than a week. I'll impatiently wait for the next one.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes