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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Anthony Horowitz’s ‘The Sentence is Death’ opens on the set of long-running TV show, Foyle’s War,(written and created by Horowitz), with the producer who is the author’s (real) wife, where a scene starring an actress with an unlikely name ( who is real) is disturbed by the secretive and hard-to-love detective, Daniel Hawthorn (who is not real at all).
The blending of the author’ s real-life with his imagination gives an extra layer of interest to this murder-mystery series. His characters (including the character ‘Anthony Horowitz) are both believable and larger-than-life and all the plot twists and red herrings make this a hugely enjoyable read.
The blending of the author’ s real-life with his imagination gives an extra layer of interest to this murder-mystery series. His characters (including the character ‘Anthony Horowitz) are both believable and larger-than-life and all the plot twists and red herrings make this a hugely enjoyable read.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An intelligent read where you must read every word carefully and pay attention, or you will miss those cleverly hidden clues. There are many red herrings to keep you guessing. This was a fun read and Horowitz never disappoints.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
4.5* I didn't mean to ruin my sleep schedule and finish this in one day but so it goes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to this as an audiobook, which is not my preferred method of reading, but you know what I don’t think I would have finished it otherwise. It is just so exactly the same as the first book in the novel. Exactly as in hero’s journey a-la Hawthorne. I won’t outline it (although I definitely could) because I don’t want to spoil it. The thing is, the story is pretty good. The idea, the reveal all that, is really nice as a die-hard sherlockian. But in a series, I look for changes & character development and stuff. Maybe it would be ok if it was more short stories (like with Sherlock) I would like it better. But these are 8 hour, 24 chapter book. I would recommend the first one, but not the series. That said, I think that I will read the third book, if it’s a thing. Horowitz kinda said that there wouldn’t but it was very open ended. If you are a sherlockian, & you can tolerate the uniformity, you should read it. For these reasons 3/5.