A review by livcashmere
Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Honestly am I the only person who thought this book had no plot compared to the previous two?!? Obviously Aaronovitch is building up to some greater storyline later in the series but I just found this book extremely lacking. If the plot is missing then I would expect some intense character development, but that didn’t appear either. 

The only redeeming quality of this book is the introduction of some new characters, I.e. Abigail and my personal favourite, Zac. And the greater role Lesley played in the story. I just love her. But I hate the way Peter talks about her, particularly her face. We get it, she’s been disfigured by magic and requires ongoing surgery… STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW HIDEOUS SHE IS !!! The other new character, the FBI agent Reynolds is pretty average. I don’t think adding the FBI did anything for the the plot. The whole magic of this series for me is the clear love of London and Aaronovitch’s ability to capture it so magnificently. Adding an American just destroys the illusion. 

Overall my least favourite book in the series so far. 
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