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bronzeageholly's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
“The scope of your ignorance Peter is truly frightening”
This book is the funniest in the series so far. Peter seems to have decided to take a step back in terms of his weird internal monologue (though can’t refrain from a few sexist and ableist remarks) and it’s very clear that everyone around him regards him as a bit of an oddball and not the most with-it police officer. Despite that, he’s always stuck into the action and has a great deal of interesting adventures across London. Just enough excitement to wake me up on a morning commute.
Content warning for claustrophobia:he gets enclosed in a very small space underground
This book is the funniest in the series so far. Peter seems to have decided to take a step back in terms of his weird internal monologue (though can’t refrain from a few sexist and ableist remarks) and it’s very clear that everyone around him regards him as a bit of an oddball and not the most with-it police officer. Despite that, he’s always stuck into the action and has a great deal of interesting adventures across London. Just enough excitement to wake me up on a morning commute.
Content warning for claustrophobia:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Murder
Moderate: Death, Violence, Sexism, Excrement, Ableism, and Gun violence
livcashmere's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Honestly am I the only person who thought this book had no plot compared to the previous two?!? Obviously Aaronovitch is building up to some greater storyline later in the series but I just found this book extremely lacking. If the plot is missing then I would expect some intense character development, but that didn’t appear either.
The only redeeming quality of this book is the introduction of some new characters, I.e. Abigail and my personal favourite, Zac. And the greater role Lesley played in the story. I just love her. But I hate the way Peter talks about her, particularly her face. We get it, she’s been disfigured by magic and requires ongoing surgery… STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW HIDEOUS SHE IS !!! The other new character, the FBI agent Reynolds is pretty average. I don’t think adding the FBI did anything for the the plot. The whole magic of this series for me is the clear love of London and Aaronovitch’s ability to capture it so magnificently. Adding an American just destroys the illusion.
Overall my least favourite book in the series so far.
The only redeeming quality of this book is the introduction of some new characters, I.e. Abigail and my personal favourite, Zac. And the greater role Lesley played in the story. I just love her. But I hate the way Peter talks about her, particularly her face. We get it, she’s been disfigured by magic and requires ongoing surgery… STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW HIDEOUS SHE IS !!! The other new character, the FBI agent Reynolds is pretty average. I don’t think adding the FBI did anything for the the plot. The whole magic of this series for me is the clear love of London and Aaronovitch’s ability to capture it so magnificently. Adding an American just destroys the illusion.
Overall my least favourite book in the series so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Ableism
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