A review by paris_nicole
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I read this book for a book challenge. The prompt was "self-insert by author." I wasn't familiar with Anthony Horowitz prior. He truly inserted himself into the story as the main character. His counterpart is a brilliant but difficult detective. In the story, Anthony is an author, following a murder investigation to write a book. The book is cleverly written, with multiple suspects. I enjoyed the relationship between Horowitz and Hawthorne. I will probably  read the sequel at some point.
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