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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).
Graphic: Child death and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Drug abuse, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity