A review by eggbeater
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

In this book everyone is a suspect because everyone is unlikeable enough or disturbed enough to make for a viable killer. It worked for me. The only likeable character is this nosy old Ms. Marple type, but I liked the fact that I didn't like the others and I felt sorry for every one of them. It made for an interesting dynamic.