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A review by andrewspink
Dode hoek by M.W. Craven
adventurous
fast-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
4.5
An enjoyable detective with unexpected and yet believable plot twists right until the end.
Unfortunately I read it in (Dutch) translation, and although that wa mostly good, there were a few over-literal translations. A duck pond is just a vijver. A bedsit is a studio flat. The other aspect which grated a bit was the repeated references to the British army being the best in the world. I suppose that was to compensate for some aspects of the army not being so positive in the book.
Anyway, a great read, very enjoyable.
Unfortunately I read it in (Dutch) translation, and although that wa mostly good, there were a few over-literal translations. A duck pond is just a vijver. A bedsit is a studio flat. The other aspect which grated a bit was the repeated references to the British army being the best in the world. I suppose that was to compensate for some aspects of the army not being so positive in the book.
Anyway, a great read, very enjoyable.