citizencol 's review for:

Coffin Road by Peter May

3.5

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The author creates an atmospheric setting; evidently, the Scottish islands are familiar territory to him. I find the ever-present brooding clouds, mists and sea fogs omnipresent and oppressive. But, I guess this was intentional. I have read his trilogy that succeeded this book, which tends to be formulaic. Nevertheless, if murder and autopsies are your bag, you'll find plenty to enjoy. This is worrying me now because I've read four of Peter May's books, and I never believed I was drawn to the grim and gory- he must be doing something right!