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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading this book although it was a bit slow-paced until reaching the half of the book. The racism that wrapped Atlanta in the 70's against not only women (who are the two protagonists and struggle to do their jobs) but also against people who were not "normal" is everywhere and really scaled up the premise. The development of the characters as the story takes place is also good.
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars
Step back in time to Atlanta in 1975, a time where "racism" and "sexism" are words still largely heeded and the police force is a self-segregated old boys club. Vietnam is still having an impact, throwing young men of all cultures and beliefs together, and leaving young widows and parents without children. Women are entering the workplace, and are tolerated if they keep to their place. (Ideally the typing pool.)
And here we have Kate, an outsider by gender, religion and accent, trying to break into the tight-knit ranks of Atlanta's old-school police force. Policy academy was nothing compared to the harsh reality of the streets and the almost harder lessons her fellow officers are kind enough to teach her. She has to throw off the well-bred demeanor a young woman her age is meant to convey, to learn to sit with knees apart, to stand up for herself rather than being polite, and to show her anger rather than hiding it. That's about the only emotion she *is* allowed to display now, if she wants to survive.
She hasn't exactly chosen the easiest time to start either. Everyone's on edge, looking for The Shooter, a man targeting Atlanta cops, but it looks like he's going to be coming to them, because here we also see the world from inside his mind, the justice he's doing. People are not as they seem, and this begins the real test of Kate's determination.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Step back in time to Atlanta in 1975, a time where "racism" and "sexism" are words still largely heeded and the police force is a self-segregated old boys club. Vietnam is still having an impact, throwing young men of all cultures and beliefs together, and leaving young widows and parents without children. Women are entering the workplace, and are tolerated if they keep to their place. (Ideally the typing pool.)
And here we have Kate, an outsider by gender, religion and accent, trying to break into the tight-knit ranks of Atlanta's old-school police force. Policy academy was nothing compared to the harsh reality of the streets and the almost harder lessons her fellow officers are kind enough to teach her. She has to throw off the well-bred demeanor a young woman her age is meant to convey, to learn to sit with knees apart, to stand up for herself rather than being polite, and to show her anger rather than hiding it. That's about the only emotion she *is* allowed to display now, if she wants to survive.
She hasn't exactly chosen the easiest time to start either. Everyone's on edge, looking for The Shooter, a man targeting Atlanta cops, but it looks like he's going to be coming to them, because here we also see the world from inside his mind, the justice he's doing. People are not as they seem, and this begins the real test of Kate's determination.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
A fun story of a girl coming full circle.
Karin is incredibly skilled in writing these twisted thrillers, and honestly... I think I'd be scared if I ever got on her bad side!
The story of a cop killer in Atlanta is one unlike anything I've ever read before. Set in the 1970's everything is so much different than it is now (Duh, Kylie! I know I know).
So here's the deal with this bad boy, Karin figured out just the right way to manipulate your mind into thinking you had all the answers. You know who the killer is. She gives him a name and he leads his own weird little life... Until he doesn't!
When all the pieces fall together it's incredible. I think I laughed, because of that crazy feeling you get accompanied by "no way"!
This book doesn't have you biting your nails and sitting on the edge of your seat the entire time, but it has you captivated and wholly invested. I couldn't turn away from Maggie & Kate, I just couldn't do it.
This unconventional book is a must read for fans of Karin Slaughters many other novels!
Karin is incredibly skilled in writing these twisted thrillers, and honestly... I think I'd be scared if I ever got on her bad side!
The story of a cop killer in Atlanta is one unlike anything I've ever read before. Set in the 1970's everything is so much different than it is now (Duh, Kylie! I know I know).
So here's the deal with this bad boy, Karin figured out just the right way to manipulate your mind into thinking you had all the answers. You know who the killer is. She gives him a name and he leads his own weird little life... Until he doesn't!
When all the pieces fall together it's incredible. I think I laughed, because of that crazy feeling you get accompanied by "no way"!
This book doesn't have you biting your nails and sitting on the edge of your seat the entire time, but it has you captivated and wholly invested. I couldn't turn away from Maggie & Kate, I just couldn't do it.
This unconventional book is a must read for fans of Karin Slaughters many other novels!
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
fast-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:
Yes
This was a good read, however it is not for the faint of heart!
Cop town is set in Atlanta, Georgia 1974 during a time of social and political turbulence. There is a cop killer on the loose during a time when massive change is happening within the Atlanta police department and the world.
Karin slaughter does a very good job of describing what it was like to be anything other than a white male cop in the Atlanta police force in the 70s. It describes in graphic detail how the old guard was; racist, homophobic, antisemitic, misogynistic, and the list goes on. I found it very interesting to be completely submerged into that era.
But because it's keeping it historically accurate, the vocabulary is very graphic. And the scenes are sometimes difficult to read, as it's crazy to imagine how that could have ever been the norm.
It mostly focuses on two women in the police force, a more seasoned female officer who's family are all white cops, and then a newbie, who's from a more affluent family and is more open to new ideas but doesn't have the same life skills as the rest of the force. And together they are working against the old guard to solve the case.
Learning about this era from the eyes of the two women who are very different was a cool way to read the book.
Its not the best book I've ever read by her. the language has a purpose, but sometimes I felt it was a bit overpowering and it took away from the storyline. I also didn't connect to the characters emotionally as much as I had hoped I would! Despite those, it kept me entertained, the storyline was great and I generally enjoyed the read!
Cop town is set in Atlanta, Georgia 1974 during a time of social and political turbulence. There is a cop killer on the loose during a time when massive change is happening within the Atlanta police department and the world.
Karin slaughter does a very good job of describing what it was like to be anything other than a white male cop in the Atlanta police force in the 70s. It describes in graphic detail how the old guard was; racist, homophobic, antisemitic, misogynistic, and the list goes on. I found it very interesting to be completely submerged into that era.
But because it's keeping it historically accurate, the vocabulary is very graphic. And the scenes are sometimes difficult to read, as it's crazy to imagine how that could have ever been the norm.
It mostly focuses on two women in the police force, a more seasoned female officer who's family are all white cops, and then a newbie, who's from a more affluent family and is more open to new ideas but doesn't have the same life skills as the rest of the force. And together they are working against the old guard to solve the case.
Learning about this era from the eyes of the two women who are very different was a cool way to read the book.
Its not the best book I've ever read by her. the language has a purpose, but sometimes I felt it was a bit overpowering and it took away from the storyline. I also didn't connect to the characters emotionally as much as I had hoped I would! Despite those, it kept me entertained, the storyline was great and I generally enjoyed the read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug abuse, Blood
Minor: Alcoholism, Deadnaming
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first time reading a crime novel and I actually enjoyed it. I'm kinda sad, that I will not read more of Maggie and Kate, but hey, what can you do. Nonetheless, I think the writing style threw me off a bit, because I'm just not used to the vocabulary. But overall I enjoyed it. This got me in the mood for mystery, I think I would go for a New Orleans vibe next.