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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
You know an author is a fantastic writer when over 20 books in and they still have you gripped. As Rebus ages he’s definitely mellowed and despite retiring is learning how to be part of a team. I like the development of Clarke and Fox both as individuals and an odd couple. Tackling a true historic issue of VIP abuse in the care home system Even Dogs in the Wild is another clever thrilling police procedural page turner.
Another good entry into the Rebus series, but one in which it took a while for me to really get caught up in the story and the characters. I was surprised and interested to see the greater involvement of Big Ger Cafferty in the story, he and Rebus have a fascinating dynamic and a relationship which becomes more complex with every book in which they interact. I was generally delighted to see Rebus as a retiree, and both the changes to his life (a dog!) and the way in which it stayed the same (still basically a policeman, even if he's now technically a "Consulting Detective"...) were lovely to see. It was nice to see Rebus more connected the world, both with his family and with his former colleagues, especially with Siobhan, who is my favourite.
I wasn't quite sure what to think of Malcolm Fox. He is a good contrast against Rebus, being a different style of police officer, but at the same time he made so many stupid mistakes that it was very frustrating to read about him. No wonder he gets surprised by the criminals when he goes without backup and had told them that he suspected them beforehand.
The topic of this book is of course very upsetting, but I think Rankin handles it with grace and respect.
I quite enjoyed this installment of the Rebus franchise. The resolution seemed a bit out of the blue, but I bet that's often really the case in police detective work.
Ian Rankin is such a good author, I am surprised to not have even heard his name before.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My first Rankin/Rebus book. Loved it so much I'll be tracking down the other 19 in the series as soon as I can
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
This a welcome addition to the Rebus books, another solid story.
Not much more to add, if you like Rebus books in general, you will probably not be disappointed by this one.
Looking forward to the first Rebus novel set in an independent Scotland, though :-)
Not much more to add, if you like Rebus books in general, you will probably not be disappointed by this one.
Looking forward to the first Rebus novel set in an independent Scotland, though :-)