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amn028's review against another edition
4.0
Sean Duffy returns in a story that stays true to his character. The book draws you in from the beginning. This series really is an enjoyable read. The good news is the book ends in such a manner that there is little doubt book five will be published at some point (hopefully soon). It really is a mystery – who killed, who stole, how large the conspiracy and just who’s involved, etc – but the true point is watching the Duffy character being fleshed out as not quite an anti-hero but threading the thin line. The death of a secondary character was shocking as it seems to completely change the course Duffy was taking. It will be interesting to see how it affects him and where he winds up in the next book.
teuliano's review against another edition
5.0
Love the whole series! though as I'm trying to write my own novel, I now here my American character voices in the lovely accent of the audiobook narrator - oops
shaughnp26's review against another edition
4.0
I love this detective series set in Northern Ireland. The characters are all interesting and well developed. The ending of this one was not the best, but the characters, setting and writing style make up for that.
categal's review against another edition
4.0
I don't think I've ever done this before--read a series one after the other. This is another stellar edition in the Sean Duffy saga. And for once, the title makes sense to me!
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
4.0
Sean Duffy is in trouble again as he reluctantly gets involved in a murder case that everyone thinks is suicide. Being Northern Ireland in 1985 this is not an easy task as very few murders are ever solved. But the next best thing is to resolve them. The usual cast of shadowy characters are lurking in the background of everything that goes on in Duffy's life. It's not easy being a police officer in Northern Ireland.
The thing I did find annoying was the one or two sentences. It's fine up to a point but I felt there was too many of them in places all lumped together. I can see the reason for the style of writing but I still find it annoying.
The thing I did find annoying was the one or two sentences. It's fine up to a point but I felt there was too many of them in places all lumped together. I can see the reason for the style of writing but I still find it annoying.
fionab_16's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
danchrist's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic fourth book in the Sean Duffy series, and a great read. Really enjoy the way McKinty paints a scene and how he conveys the liquid passage of time.
A delicious read.
A delicious read.
slhandy45's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite crime series. Pure entertainment, plus a good history lesson on the Northern Ireland troubles. What a mess.