natalie_f 's review for:

The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith

5.0

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I didn't think I manage to read the book of this length in one month, but I was really drawn in back into the world of Strike and Robin and spent every free minute (and some stolen minutes) stuck in the book. Robert Galbraith (aka J K.Rowling) is a supreme story teller and this book also offers a startling commentary on social media and its sometimes deadly impact on daily lives of normal people. As is customary in this series, there are so many characters, suspects, and possibilities that I was left guessing until the end who the main villain of the story was. I also really liked how Robin really rises in this book to be an equally capable partner to Strike. Despite its formidable length, I highly recommend the series and this particular book.