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A review by sydfreeman
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I love Paula Hawkins as an author, and this book was another fun one. Good range of personalities between the characters, small time jumps or flashbacks that really enhance the story, and moments that stick with you. Great weekend read!
Graphic: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Murder, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Blood
Info about biggest portion of murder / kidnapping / sexual assault in this book : the flashback scenes Miriam (boat lady) has are where the primary kidnapping and sexual adult / murder will occur. Additional murder is theme of the book