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A review by penh
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
4.0
The Silkworm is the second Robert Galbraith mystery featuring private detective Cormoran Strike. I liked it a bit better than the first mystery, mainly because I enjoyed the storyline more, which this time revolves around books and authors instead of models and the high-life. The things I liked about the first book (The Cuckoo’s Calling) are the things I also enjoyed in this second book. The character of Strike is complex and interesting on his own, apart from the mystery itself as well as the circumstances in which he finds himself. I also liked the developing relationship between Strike and his assistant Robin.
Likewise, the main criticism I had of the first book carried over into this one as well, albeit to a lesser degree. While the mystery is compelling, again, the reader is left in the dark about Strike’s deductive reasoning and insights. The author does not give the reader much of an opportunity to figure out what Strike repeatedly hints he is figuring out. It makes the ending believable, but slightly unsatisfying. Perhaps this is just my personal preference, though.
Still, it was a very good read and I look forward to the next novel featuring Cormoran Strike (and hopefully more of the intrepid assistant and fledgling detective Robin!)
Likewise, the main criticism I had of the first book carried over into this one as well, albeit to a lesser degree. While the mystery is compelling, again, the reader is left in the dark about Strike’s deductive reasoning and insights. The author does not give the reader much of an opportunity to figure out what Strike repeatedly hints he is figuring out. It makes the ending believable, but slightly unsatisfying. Perhaps this is just my personal preference, though.
Still, it was a very good read and I look forward to the next novel featuring Cormoran Strike (and hopefully more of the intrepid assistant and fledgling detective Robin!)