A review by siobhanward
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

 This book has pretty mixed reviews and I can see why- the idea of the book is great (the murder in a library, the book within a book), but the execution is flawed. I don't know what was up with Leo constantly making incorrect corrections - if Freddie, an Australian, is describing something, why would she use American terms? I was waiting for there to be a reveal that he wasn't actually American or something, but that never came.

I also found the mystery hard to follow - I think Leo's constant interruptions didn't help, but overall it was just hard to follow what as happening. I didn't feel like any of the characters were super well-developed, which meant that the end came and I really didn't care a whole lot. I wish that this had been better, because the premise was great. 
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