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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
4,5. Super veel plot twists, maar laatste bladzijde was super dooi
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was recommended to me as a fast paced page turner. I didn't quite feel that myself. There were a few twists that jumped out and I didn't quite guess the ending (I usually do), which was a good thing, until right near the end. I felt I got to know the main character quite well and the author brought the barren landscape to life for me; maybe I'll visit?
Definitely worth a read if you like barren, wild landscapes and a good crime story.
Definitely worth a read if you like barren, wild landscapes and a good crime story.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Too many descriptions. We lose track of the plot.
I picked this book on sale from Amazon, largely because I'm curious and interested in Scotland and its islands. The story takes place on the Isle of Lewis. It's a very different world from mine, and I found the life there interesting to read about.
There's a mystery here, or rather, a couple of mysteries. One concerns a murder. The other concerns things that happened in the past. The viewpoint shifts back and forth from present day to past rememberings.
I thought the writing was good. I got a bit annoyed about the main character, and I thought some of the angsty-bits went on a mite too long. But as a view of a different culture: +1.
Mostly liked it. Not sure I liked it well enough to read another book with the same characters, though. I'll let some time pass and see how I feel.
There's a mystery here, or rather, a couple of mysteries. One concerns a murder. The other concerns things that happened in the past. The viewpoint shifts back and forth from present day to past rememberings.
I thought the writing was good. I got a bit annoyed about the main character, and I thought some of the angsty-bits went on a mite too long. But as a view of a different culture: +1.
Mostly liked it. Not sure I liked it well enough to read another book with the same characters, though. I'll let some time pass and see how I feel.
I started reading this book on Lewis and Harris, so my point of view might be altered indefinitely by the expansive, lonely bogs of Lewis and the breathtaking beaches and mountains of Harris. The sense of place was strong with this book, and I developed an understanding of the importance of traditions - such as the guga hunts of Ness. The mystery was slow paced, but believable. I would definitely consider reading the second book.
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Un polar qui m'a tenu en haleine, et m'a emportée dans les brumes de Lewis, au grès des paysages magnifiquement décris par Peter May. Une très belle découverte !
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m excited to be travelling to the Isle of Lewis in a couple of months which is the mysterious setting for this well crafted murder mystery, the first in a trilogy. The island is a central character in this story and I enjoyed learning more about the lifestyle and traditions of the people who may live there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Child death