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A review by aussiegirlinuk
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
5.0
First read 22 August 2013.
Re-read 1 September 2017. My original thoughts below still stand. 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of hyped books. I am always wary and extra twitchy when a book is lauded. So it was with hesitation and trepidation that I picked up "The Cuckoo's Calling" by Robert Galbraith (now commonly known as JK Rowling's pseudonym).
Oh what a delight!
It took me a little while to lay to rest that this was JK Rowling's work and stop comparing it to the Harry Potter series. Not to mention overly critique her foray into adult literature (having not read A Casual Vacancy). Once I passed that, it was sublime. Pure enjoyment. Lost in the plot (one of JK's greatest strength's is her ability to paint a vivid picture so complete with detail you can feel it, taste it and sense it!) and following each twist and turn until the conclusion.
I can only hope there are many more to this series. J'adore!
Re-read 1 September 2017. My original thoughts below still stand. 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of hyped books. I am always wary and extra twitchy when a book is lauded. So it was with hesitation and trepidation that I picked up "The Cuckoo's Calling" by Robert Galbraith (now commonly known as JK Rowling's pseudonym).
Oh what a delight!
It took me a little while to lay to rest that this was JK Rowling's work and stop comparing it to the Harry Potter series. Not to mention overly critique her foray into adult literature (having not read A Casual Vacancy). Once I passed that, it was sublime. Pure enjoyment. Lost in the plot (one of JK's greatest strength's is her ability to paint a vivid picture so complete with detail you can feel it, taste it and sense it!) and following each twist and turn until the conclusion.
I can only hope there are many more to this series. J'adore!