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annaavian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The story follows an ex-army investigator, Cormoran Strike, as he tries to solve the case of a troubled model who ends up dead in her apartment. The story drags on, with page after page of long-winded conversations between characters. The plot moves at a snail's pace, and there is no real suspense or mystery to keep the reader hooked. If you're looking for a gripping thriller or a mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, look elsewhere.
In addition to the lack of excitement, I also found the book to be unnecessarily detailed and at times even redundant. The author uses an overwhelming amount of detail to describe every aspect of the characters' appearances and surroundings, to the point where it becomes almost exhausting to read. I kept feeling like I was being fed more information than I needed or cared about.
Furthermore, the majority of the characters are one-dimensional and lack depth. Strike is a stereotypical tough-guy detective who is a bit of a grump, but he lacks any real character development or nuance. The other characters are similarly lacklustre, with little to differentiate them from one another.
Despite giving this book a shot and hoping to like it, I couldn't push past the monotony and dullness to find any real entertainment value. If you're looking for a good murder mystery, you're better off looking elsewhere.
Graphic: Violence, Cursing, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Death
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, and War
ladythana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Death, Death of parent, Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Classism, Grief, Drug use, Mental illness, Racism, and Suicide
Minor: Racism, Violence, Misogyny, Infertility, Fatphobia, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Ableism, Body shaming, and War
ange99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Drug use, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content, War, Child death, Grief, and Infidelity
srm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Murder, Suicide, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Child death, Classism, Cursing, Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, and War
jselliot'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
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence and Drug abuse
Minor: War