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A review by corvos2000
Durch Mark und Bein by Kathy Reichs
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A solid crime novel, but nothing exceptional
The beginning is particularly well-done. The setting that's established offers many possibilities and piques curiosity. It's refreshing that this part doesn't take place in Montreal. Unfortunately, the tension in the middle part can't quite be sustained, and I found myself feeling a bit like "get to the point" at times. However, the finale is well-executed again. The resolution of one storyline pleasantly surprised me. On the other hand, I felt the resolution of the second storyline was a bit far-fetched - but still entertaining nonetheless.
The beginning is particularly well-done. The setting that's established offers many possibilities and piques curiosity. It's refreshing that this part doesn't take place in Montreal. Unfortunately, the tension in the middle part can't quite be sustained, and I found myself feeling a bit like "get to the point" at times. However, the finale is well-executed again. The resolution of one storyline pleasantly surprised me. On the other hand, I felt the resolution of the second storyline was a bit far-fetched - but still entertaining nonetheless.
While I mostly enjoyed the story, some characters stood out to me in a negative way. Davenport was stereotypically established as an antagonist from the beginning: he's a powerful politician, so he must be bad. And Ruby's religious nature confused me greatly and didn't seem to lead anywhere meaningful from my perspective.
That might sound more negative than it is. It was a solid crime novel, and I enjoyed reading it. But unfortunately, it wasn't much more than that.
(Review written in German and translated by ChatGTP)