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gabmc's review against another edition
3.0
I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stars for this book - I really liked it - nail biting tension and a very interesting cast of characters. This is the 7th Jack Caffrey book and I've only read one other one (#3). A young girl finds a dog in the woods, just as another man finds them both. He tells the girl he will take care of the dog. The dog has a note on its collar saying "help us". Eventually the man (the Walking Man) gives the dog to Jack telling him that if he solves the mystery of the dog, he will tell Jack what happened to his brother (who was kidnapped as a child). Meanwhile, a family is locked into their house and are being tortured - they think it must have something to do with a horrible murder in the area 15 years ago. I won't give any spoilers, but the story was great!
cookiemonster1234's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
patchworkbunny's review against another edition
3.0
Fantastic first half but got a bit put of by all the twists and turns nearing the end. Full review to follow.
pawswithprose's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amchica's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it. Hayder really dug into the characters and the crime the same way she did in Poppet. I read this book in one day....could not put it down. The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars are a too convenient plot device near the end and a nagging feeling that the severity of one of the character's actions were not consistent with the explanation of the motive. Felt the same way about Gone.
enrichingerin's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this book. I really liked that each of the chapters were so short and focused on a different person. I surprisingly found that this made it easier for me to focus - not that I normally have issues focusing. The scenario in which the family was put in was described so well that I found myself feeling uneasy in my own home. This was the first Mo Hayder book I've read and I can't wait to read more.
ruth559's review against another edition
4.0
what can I say? love a bit of mo! easy to read, bit gruesome, perfect
samharnold's review against another edition
5.0
Many people commented that Mo Hayder's last Jack Caffrey novel, Poppet was not as good as the rest. A fact that I denied continuously. Having just finished Wolf I was wrong. Wolf is a return to everything that is brilliant about Mo Hayder's, Jack Caffrey series and shows some of the others up.
The book is unique to others as this is not so much a police investigation as a private case for Jack Caffrey. None of the familiar characters appear except for Jack and the Walking Man are present. Initially I was disappointed that we would not see the continuation of the Jack and Flea relationship but as the book progresses it was so enthralling I forgot there were any characters missing at all.
The victims as always play a wonderful part in this book. I love the way Mo Hayder invites us to meet new characters in her villains and victims. Her depth of character development in this book are a credit to her and a defining factor in how good this book is.
If you have followed the series from the beginning, like I have, you will love this book. This book answers several questions that have been held over from previous novel and from the beginning of the Jack Caffrey series. I simply brilliant read.
The book is unique to others as this is not so much a police investigation as a private case for Jack Caffrey. None of the familiar characters appear except for Jack and the Walking Man are present. Initially I was disappointed that we would not see the continuation of the Jack and Flea relationship but as the book progresses it was so enthralling I forgot there were any characters missing at all.
The victims as always play a wonderful part in this book. I love the way Mo Hayder invites us to meet new characters in her villains and victims. Her depth of character development in this book are a credit to her and a defining factor in how good this book is.
If you have followed the series from the beginning, like I have, you will love this book. This book answers several questions that have been held over from previous novel and from the beginning of the Jack Caffrey series. I simply brilliant read.
ebokhyllami's review against another edition
4.0
En av de bedre krim/thriller seriene jeg har lest. Noen av dem litt groteske, men absolutt på rette siden av gross. Sisteboka er spesiell. Kanskje litt kjapp avslutning? Likevel - solid og anbefales!