A review by owenreads
Resurrection Men by Ian Rankin

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

 “Tell me, Francis, do you buy your one-liners wholesale? Only they’re well past their sell-by.”

John Rebus goes back to school under the pretence to saving his career, he's actually undercover trying to dig up dirt on his classmates, but things start to spiral when they're forced to work an old case that puts a spotlight on two of their pasts.

I liked the Rebus bits. He's forced into little corners and it was interesting watching him scramble, or shimmy his way through the troubles.

Back in the office DS Siobhan Clarke, Rebus' protégé, is working her own murder case, but it's somehow linked, and mentor and protégé are forced to untangled the mess together.

I enjoyed Siobhan's sections. It was nice see her become the mentor, and face both the reality of doing the job without Rebus' safety net, but also, owning some truths about her relationship with John.