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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
What a rollercoaster thrilling ride, I could not put it down! Now the long wait for book #8
This was a hard read. It is full of modern day woe on so many levels combined with the Manson Family, Jim Jones and any other cult that feeds a generation of lost, craving, liturgy starved, and the emotionally neglected. It is grim portrayal as there are some basic truths in it. Of course, it was compelling. I read straight through if but I serious doubt if I will re-read it. I was to hear JK speak of her inspiration. What drove her to write this dark, urban tale that scrapes the bottom of humanity or, perhaps, never comes close to touching it at all.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
dark
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:
Complicated
The best of the series
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Pedophilia
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
Any book that can keep me engaged for 1000 pages is a 5 star read. I love this series and while long, I honestly don’t mind the length. The plot was complex but it unraveled nicely, and CULTS. I can’t wait for the next one! 5 stars
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
Brilliant addition to the series, may be my favourite yet. Amazingly written and as always a true page turner that I struggle to put down. The writing paints the picture of the characters and story so amazingly well, it easily plays out like a movie in your mind.
This is a huge return to form for the Strike series. Despite being an absolute breeze block at 947 pages long, I was gripped from the first chapter and couldn't put it down. Unlike several other books in the series, I don't think it could have been substantially edited down without losing important parts of the plot. I feel like Rowling is at her best when she's dealing with pure fiction rather than grinding an axe. The worst books in the series in my opinion have been The Silkworm (about what a narcissistic cesspit the trade publishing industry is) and The Ink Black Heart (about a toxic online fandom turning against a female fantasy writer). This one really worked though, with a great payoff at the end...