A review by kyra_c_c
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson

5.0

Clearly a divisive book, looking at the reviews on here. It isn't pleasant: dark stuff happens. It isn't straightforward: plots interweave and time lines jump with no warning. There are a lot of women's names to remember. Sometimes a problematic word will crop up (should we be saying "Japs"? I don't think so). Despite all this, I loved the book so much and really enjoyed that each mystery is solved by the end. Unrealistic, perhaps but exciting and great character-driven writing that was a relief from plodding police procedure. I really like Brodie and will read more of his cases!