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maboelion's review
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
panslibrary's review
5.0
I most definitely recommend everyone to read this book.
Jan Fabel is the protagonist of the book, a murder detective of the Hamburg Police whose latest case is a serial killer who themes his murders on the Grimm fairy tales.
I originally came across this book on GoodReads when I was looking for books that were themed around fairy-tales So when I found this I was delighted. But not as much as I was as when I began reading it. (I should note that I have since discovered that this is the second part in a series, however not having read the previous instalment did not in anyway detract from the experience and pleasure of reading BG)
Russell is a divine storyteller, his characterisations of all characters, whether they were minor or central were beautiful. The plot lines are breathtaking and I don't think I've read a book quite like it.
Completely deserving of 5 stars and I shall be giving it to everyone I know to read!
Jan Fabel is the protagonist of the book, a murder detective of the Hamburg Police whose latest case is a serial killer who themes his murders on the Grimm fairy tales.
I originally came across this book on GoodReads when I was looking for books that were themed around fairy-tales So when I found this I was delighted. But not as much as I was as when I began reading it. (I should note that I have since discovered that this is the second part in a series, however not having read the previous instalment did not in anyway detract from the experience and pleasure of reading BG)
Russell is a divine storyteller, his characterisations of all characters, whether they were minor or central were beautiful. The plot lines are breathtaking and I don't think I've read a book quite like it.
Completely deserving of 5 stars and I shall be giving it to everyone I know to read!
teekraenzchen's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
jennlynn84's review
1.0
Omg this book was so boring. It had so much potential. Such a neat story idea, and it was completely wasted. Way to much blah blah blah!
taniel's review
5.0
This book kept me at the edge of my seat from start to finish. It had me guessing right up to the end. Great read if you enjoy thrillers and suspense books.
saroreen's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Kidnapping and Violence
tasmanian_bibliophile's review
4.0
I liked this: the notion of a serial killer using the tales collected by the Brothers Grimm as his 'killing manual'. But then, sometimes, my choice of fiction takes me to some black, bleak and grim choices.
This is the second of the books by this author, and I need to hunt down the other two.
If you like crime fiction with an interesting plot and some well developed characters, this may well be one for you.
This is the second of the books by this author, and I need to hunt down the other two.
If you like crime fiction with an interesting plot and some well developed characters, this may well be one for you.
patymaty5a5's review against another edition
5.0
Irmão Grimm foi um dos melhores livros que já li. A escrita do autor é sombria e penetrante e vai buscar o nosso lado mais… desumano. O enredo, apesar de simples, é fascinante e muito bem trabalhado. Toda a história foi construída para que procurássemos sempre de forma errada pelo assassino o que torna a experiência de leitura ainda melhor.
Ainda que o livro num todo seja de cortar a respiração o que mais me fascinou foram as teorias que nos são apresentadas ao longo do livro. Muitas delas sobre as diferentes perspectivas que podemos encontrar em relação aos contos populares e como eles caracterizam os diferentes países de onde tiveram origem. Dá-nos uma visão muito crua e arrepiante do mal que nos rodeia todos os dias.
Ainda que o livro num todo seja de cortar a respiração o que mais me fascinou foram as teorias que nos são apresentadas ao longo do livro. Muitas delas sobre as diferentes perspectivas que podemos encontrar em relação aos contos populares e como eles caracterizam os diferentes países de onde tiveram origem. Dá-nos uma visão muito crua e arrepiante do mal que nos rodeia todos os dias.