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brittneyrz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Forced institutionalization, and Confinement
so_tru's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse
booksandcats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Suicide, Child death, Dementia, Pregnancy, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Murder and Trafficking
kchessrice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Robin and Strike are back and better than ever! Another tough case for the detective pair which this time involves rescuing a vulnerable young man from a highly dangerous religious cult. To get the evidence they need to take to the police to get the cult shut down and rescue their client's son, Robin must go undercover in her most perilous mission yet.
This is a long book at 945 pages, however the storyline keeps up a good pace and the cliffhangers kept me turning the pages, eager for more! The manipulation of people through fear and lack of food alongside the darker undertones of sexual abuse are hard to read. I think that Galbraith has handled it sensitively and [spoiler] the baddies get what's coming to them!
The cult is based in the countryside of North Norfolk and I was thrilled that Cormoran Strike spends some time in Cromer as part of his investigation! Although he wasn't overly impressed with the charms of the Hotel de Paris it was great to see Cromer brought to life on the page. I recently discovered that Arthur Conan Doyle was so impressed with Cromer Hall (on a visit to the town to play golf in 1901) that he used the exterior as the basis for Baskerville Hall! So, whilst small and unassuming, Cromer has had a big part in some very famous literature!
The most compelling element is, of course, the will they-won't they partnership of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. Galbraith has teased us over the last couple of books with some fiery scenes between the two - but going by the ending there might be no going back...
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Child death, and Gun violence
hugsowls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Trafficking, Torture, Suicide, Rape, Physical abuse, Murder, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Slavery, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Grief, Confinement, Child death, Child abuse, Bullying, and Blood
froukjereads's review against another edition
3.5
I read it to see where she would take Cormoran and Robin, and I’ll give her some stars for that. It was much better than the ink-black heart, and I love Strike and Robin as much as I hate the author.
I feel like JKR needs to stop putting her real life grievances into her books (last time it was cancel culture, now she has
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Confinement, Dementia, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Child abuse, Violence, Child death, Miscarriage, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Pregnancy, Trafficking, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
I cannot believe the number of content warnings I have had to add to this book.mdking's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
The depiction of cult life, in depth undercover investigations, corporate espionage and the ever interesting relationship between Strike and Robin was so gripping, I couldn't stop listening.
Some difficult moments in this book. The tension was high.
I didn't find the answer to "who dunnit?" satisfactory. There felt like a lot of gaps in the answers given.
Overall however, a powerful and engaging book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicide, Miscarriage, and Pedophilia
Minor: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Trafficking, and Self harm