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A review by beckyremillard
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
Shea is a true crime blogger who happens to run into acquitted murder, Beth Greer. Beth was accused of murdering two men in 1977 and agrees to give Shea the first interview she’s ever done. Shea finds out there is a lot more to Beth’s story than she ever expected.
The majority of the story is told from Shea’s perspective in 2017 and Beth’s perspective in 1977, although part two contains chapters from Beth’s point of view before and after 1977.
I really enjoyed the first part of the book. However, part 2 didn’t hold my attention as much. There were chapters that were interesting but I didn’t feel part 2 was as good as part 1.
In addition, I read The Sun Down Motel by the same author right before this and I didn’t feel this book quite held up to that one.
I’m also curious why both books have the modern point of view in 2017 when the books were published years after that.
The majority of the story is told from Shea’s perspective in 2017 and Beth’s perspective in 1977, although part two contains chapters from Beth’s point of view before and after 1977.
I really enjoyed the first part of the book. However, part 2 didn’t hold my attention as much. There were chapters that were interesting but I didn’t feel part 2 was as good as part 1.
In addition, I read The Sun Down Motel by the same author right before this and I didn’t feel this book quite held up to that one.
I’m also curious why both books have the modern point of view in 2017 when the books were published years after that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Murder, Mental illness, and Gun violence