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A review by nadz_sargent
The Palazzo by Kayte Nunn
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Intriguing start to this as we are presented with a death but no idea over who has died or why.
Vivi is a great character with a generous nature. I don't think the people around her are all that great and they all, Vivi included, have a few skeletons in the closet.
There were a couple of characters that seemed potential victims based on their behaviour. I did find one or two irritating but this adds to the suspense and motive. It is a bit of a surprise when the victim revealed. I wasn't as surprised at the perpetrator but they had demonstrated themselves to be pretty terrible. I had hoped for better justice but it does leave things open, particularly as the character clearly has a resentment towards Vivi so there could be more to follow.
Vivi is a great character with a generous nature. I don't think the people around her are all that great and they all, Vivi included, have a few skeletons in the closet.
There were a couple of characters that seemed potential victims based on their behaviour. I did find one or two irritating but this adds to the suspense and motive. It is a bit of a surprise when the victim revealed. I wasn't as surprised at the perpetrator but they had demonstrated themselves to be pretty terrible. I had hoped for better justice but it does leave things open, particularly as the character clearly has a resentment towards Vivi so there could be more to follow.