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A review by emeraldjulep
The Current by Tim Johnston
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
*Audio
I enjoyed Tim Johnston’s writing style so much. He gave his characters such personality and depth, which was unexpected as I was just looking for a pulpy thriller. Instead I would compare Johnston to Tana French in that both give a literary flair to their mysteries. I became completely invested in the plot as well, in which the reader is pulled along with a steady pace, rather like a river, to the big reveal. I thought it could have been edited better as it seemed just a bit long, but I am not sure what I would cut. Impressed and looking forward to reading The Descent.
*Narration was spot on and helped deepen the characters IMO.
I enjoyed Tim Johnston’s writing style so much. He gave his characters such personality and depth, which was unexpected as I was just looking for a pulpy thriller. Instead I would compare Johnston to Tana French in that both give a literary flair to their mysteries. I became completely invested in the plot as well, in which the reader is pulled along with a steady pace, rather like a river, to the big reveal. I thought it could have been edited better as it seemed just a bit long, but I am not sure what I would cut. Impressed and looking forward to reading The Descent.
*Narration was spot on and helped deepen the characters IMO.