A review by frantically
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

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

2.5

This feels like a book written by a posh, white, straight man for other posh, white, straight men who want to feel better about being posh, white and straight — after all, at least they're not homophobic too (they just want to understand the homophobes' reason). 

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