A review by fanboyriot
Ring in the Dead by J.A. Jance

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

3.0

The fact they call the one character “Pickles” is hilarious.  This was a decent novella, with detective mystery vibes.

Read For
✓ Novella
✓ Short Story
✓ Mystery Thriller
✓ Good Horror Vibes
✓ Retired Detective MC

𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊

Spice Level: n/a
Sad Level: 💧

Plot: 6/10
Pace: 6/10
Ending: 5/10
Characters: 5/10
Enjoyability: 7/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Would I Recommend? Yes
Favorite Character: Pickles 🥒 

Favorite Quote: ❝ I knew I was being a first-class jerk, but that was the whole idea.  I wanted the guy gone and making him miserable was the fasted way to get that job accomplished. ❞

POV: First Person
Pages: 112
Format: Audiobook
Language: English
Release Date: 02, July 2013
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