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A review by reflectiverambling_nalana
Play the Fool by Lina Chern
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It is rare to find a mystery that has both lighthearted moments, sympathetic characters, that doesn't fall entirely into the cozy category and delivers an intense inquiry. "Play the Fool" does an excellent job of balancing a the solving process with the self actualization of several characters. There is an element of coming to terms with family and finding friends in places even when you're determined to isolate or run.
Our main character is a college drop out, working a dead end job, completely lost in her late 20s. The story itself has that same sort of wandering spirit that isn't completely divorced from the wistfulness of youth that seems to get squashed by your thirties. in short, while it was serious, it was just a whole heck of a lot of fun. The case wasn't unreasonably outlandish to set up this vibe, and it actually did something I'm normally screaming at books that have armature sleuths-- the issue of accountability and fallout is actually brought up.
Very curious to see this author has in store for us next.
Our main character is a college drop out, working a dead end job, completely lost in her late 20s. The story itself has that same sort of wandering spirit that isn't completely divorced from the wistfulness of youth that seems to get squashed by your thirties. in short, while it was serious, it was just a whole heck of a lot of fun. The case wasn't unreasonably outlandish to set up this vibe, and it actually did something I'm normally screaming at books that have armature sleuths-- the issue of accountability and fallout is actually brought up.
Very curious to see this author has in store for us next.