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A review by hamsammich
Death in the Dark by Bryce Moore
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
*I got an advanced copy of this book from both Netgally and a physical copy from a book convention. All opinions are my own*
I did not know going into this book that it was a retelling the real life serial killer, the Blackout Ripper (Gordon Cummins). I had never heard of him until after reading this book. As someone who is into true crime and learning about serial killers, I knew I would enjoy this book.
I did struggle with the first person perspective, but that isn't exclusive to this book as I tend to stay away from first person in general. I have been trying to read more first person though and I think this is a good one.
I do think the book was a bit graphic for the target YA audience. I would have recommended toning down the graphic bits a little or having the target audience be new adult or even rewriting it a little to be an adult book.
Overall, this was a good book.
I did not know going into this book that it was a retelling the real life serial killer, the Blackout Ripper (Gordon Cummins). I had never heard of him until after reading this book. As someone who is into true crime and learning about serial killers, I knew I would enjoy this book.
I did struggle with the first person perspective, but that isn't exclusive to this book as I tend to stay away from first person in general. I have been trying to read more first person though and I think this is a good one.
I do think the book was a bit graphic for the target YA audience. I would have recommended toning down the graphic bits a little or having the target audience be new adult or even rewriting it a little to be an adult book.
Overall, this was a good book.