A review by asirenawrites
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I stayed up until 2AM to finish this book and was severely disappointed with the ending. A mystery isn't entirely fun if the author withholds pivotal information. I guessed the twist but it was more clichéd than my guess. The major portion of the mystery was intriguing but 
a vast majority of the story is spent chasing the red herring, which feels like a cheap shot and waste of time.


I also found the protagonists a bit too self-involved. I normally don't mind reading unlikable characters, but entire consecutive pages are dedicated to Tony's extensive film knowledge and experience. It's just bragging that's poorly masqueraded as character development. 
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