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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the forensic aspects, and it started off very strong. Towards the end it got hard to follow the timeline, and a bit confusing to keep track of. The change to Rowan’s perspective felt jarring. I did still enjoy the book, though there weren’t any shocking twists or revelations for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual harassment
dark
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
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 picked up What Remains because I had a great time reading Emma in the Night, also by Wendy Walker. These two titles are very different, with a common thread of a female detective that is seeking answers.
In What Remains, Detective Elise Sutton works on cold cases. One day she is in TJ Maxx when something terrible happens and all of her law enforcement training becomes very useful. Unfortunately, she struggles with the mental weight of that day and the man whose life she saved becomes the man who haunts her.
This is a cat and mouse thriller, so it did have steady tension. I was engaged throughout, but I think it lacked the character relatability that I found in Emma in the Night. I think this will be great for readers who like more tension and military/police perspective as well as crime analysis.
In What Remains, Detective Elise Sutton works on cold cases. One day she is in TJ Maxx when something terrible happens and all of her law enforcement training becomes very useful. Unfortunately, she struggles with the mental weight of that day and the man whose life she saved becomes the man who haunts her.
This is a cat and mouse thriller, so it did have steady tension. I was engaged throughout, but I think it lacked the character relatability that I found in Emma in the Night. I think this will be great for readers who like more tension and military/police perspective as well as crime analysis.
mysterious