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Zoo City
by Lauren Beukes
This is really a 3.5 star book. I really hate 5 star rating systems.
This is a book with a fantastic central premise (the animalled) and the writing is top notch. But the mystery and noir elements weren't up to pace with the urban fantasy in my mind.
The story lost pace for me when, at about the three quarter mark, one of the primary mysteries (regarding the finding of Song) just kinda petered out.
Regardless, this was a great read and very refreshing to read something so unashamedly South African. It certainly ramps up at the end to make the whole read worthwhile. Recommended.
This is a book with a fantastic central premise (the animalled) and the writing is top notch. But the mystery and noir elements weren't up to pace with the urban fantasy in my mind.
The story lost pace for me when, at about the three quarter mark, one of the primary mysteries (regarding the finding of Song) just kinda petered out.
Regardless, this was a great read and very refreshing to read something so unashamedly South African. It certainly ramps up at the end to make the whole read worthwhile. Recommended.