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A review by tibbsy
A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee
2.0
Pretty run-of-the-mill detective story, and not one my wife or I enjoyed. Very predictable.
Imperial British Detective fresh out of the war, who lost his love, suffered injuries, and is addicted to drugs goes to a different country for work? Check. Stereotypical native sidekick who helps the detective break down social barriers at the time? Check. A whole slew of racist and misogynist coworkers at the department who the detective proves wrong and puts in their place? Check. A female love interest who is connected to the deceased and the detective becomes entwined with? Check. A murder in which internal and national politics might be involved, including a high-ranking official getting involved suspiciously? Check.
Imperial British Detective fresh out of the war, who lost his love, suffered injuries, and is addicted to drugs goes to a different country for work? Check. Stereotypical native sidekick who helps the detective break down social barriers at the time? Check. A whole slew of racist and misogynist coworkers at the department who the detective proves wrong and puts in their place? Check. A female love interest who is connected to the deceased and the detective becomes entwined with? Check. A murder in which internal and national politics might be involved, including a high-ranking official getting involved suspiciously? Check.