A review by the_book_nutt
Essex Dogs by Dan Jones

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

3.75

A ripping read and compelling in its action and setting. It lacks the description and emotional depth to be truly enrapturing, as if one can sense the thin veneer of the author between the story and their own eyes. Still an enjoyable book and a historic period underrated in current media.