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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
This was a great follow up to The Word is Murder. The mystery was solid, but this time I also cared more about finding out what Hawthorne’s backstory is. Also, the banter between Horowitz/the main character and Hawthorne was very funny at times. Overall, I love Anthony Horowitz’ writing style - it’s very simple, but he’s able to clearly paint the scene and describe characters in just a few sentences. Can’t wait for the next one.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Another great who dunnit murder mystery where I had no idea who it was throughout the whole story. I really enjoyed it!
I enjoyed this a lot. Just like Horowitz's other recent books. They do blur together a bit so I'm not sure where this one ranks. But I found the ending suitably surprising.
I really love the meta style of these books. It's fun to have small bits of Horowitz's life included. As well as insight into television writing.
My only disappointments were: A) I didn't love the descriptions of DI Cara Grunshaw. Horowitz seemed to want to dispel any idea that he'd judge a woman for her looks but then seemed to describe her in deliberately unflattering ways (I was reading a library copy so can't quote)...and B) I was hoping that Greg's suicide was a fake for insurance and he would somehow get help. But I guess that's wishful thinking.
Whodunnit? The widow's son who knew Pryce was involved in his father's death.
I really love the meta style of these books. It's fun to have small bits of Horowitz's life included. As well as insight into television writing.
My only disappointments were: A) I didn't love the descriptions of DI Cara Grunshaw. Horowitz seemed to want to dispel any idea that he'd judge a woman for her looks but then seemed to describe her in deliberately unflattering ways (I was reading a library copy so can't quote)...and B) I was hoping that Greg's suicide was a fake for insurance and he would somehow get help. But I guess that's wishful thinking.
Whodunnit? The widow's son who knew Pryce was involved in his father's death.
Nice enough, didn't guess the ending. The audiobook reader was so much worse than for the first one.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
Somehow less enjoyable than the first in the series. Inspite of the red herrings it's easy to figure out the murderer in this one and there a number of more fantastical elements which detract from the immersive enjoyment of the first book. It is also clear now that this book is a stepping stone on a path to a long series filled with allusions to previous books, and this is not very tastefully done at that.