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somethingaboutbooks23 's review for:
The Bookseller
by Tim Sullivan
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The body of a bookseller is discovered, lying in a pool of blood in his Bristol bookshop, leaving the question of how did the man meet such a violent, murderous end in this peaceful place? It may be a quiet profession, but it’s full of passionate, ambitious characters who know the value of a rare book. Their extensive reading means they also know how to get away with murder. DS Cross’s ability to dismiss red herrings is challenged by a worrying development in his personal life. Hopelessly distracted, he needs to rely on those around him in a way he has never been comfortable doing before…
How is this the first time I am discovering a Tim Sullivan book?? My first foray into the series and I’m starting at book seven but, despite maybe not being familiar with the characters from the offset, this book works perfectly as a standalone.
It was wonderful to see the world through the character of DS George Cross, I love that in the detective novels that I read, the main people are all so unique in their character, with loveable quirks and identifiers that make them the best person for the job. Sullivan’s writing style ensures that the reader is able to embrace these personalities, becoming fully invested in them and the solving of the case.
A perfect balance executed throughout, between the ongoing case and the accompanying insight into the changes in George’s personal life. The pace of the book is maintained, the elements of mystery and suspense keeping you guessing until the end, leaving a surprise I don’t think many will foresee as the conclusion.
The great thing about only just discovering this series at this stage? I can now go back and read all the others!🙂
How is this the first time I am discovering a Tim Sullivan book?? My first foray into the series and I’m starting at book seven but, despite maybe not being familiar with the characters from the offset, this book works perfectly as a standalone.
It was wonderful to see the world through the character of DS George Cross, I love that in the detective novels that I read, the main people are all so unique in their character, with loveable quirks and identifiers that make them the best person for the job. Sullivan’s writing style ensures that the reader is able to embrace these personalities, becoming fully invested in them and the solving of the case.
A perfect balance executed throughout, between the ongoing case and the accompanying insight into the changes in George’s personal life. The pace of the book is maintained, the elements of mystery and suspense keeping you guessing until the end, leaving a surprise I don’t think many will foresee as the conclusion.
The great thing about only just discovering this series at this stage? I can now go back and read all the others!🙂