A review by kellee
The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan

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

4.0

I’d heard this book compared to Louise Penny, and I think there are some similarities (setting, iconoclast detective, and fleshed out motives behind the crimes). However, I didn’t find the writing similar, and the theme was overall much darker than I expected. Some parts of this book were difficult to read, because it deals with the real ramifications of war crimes and crimes against humanity. But it’s an important read, and a good one.
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