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A review by readingrainbill
Back to the Garden by Laurie R. King
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Laurie King is a master of mystery so I jumped at the chance to read this. It surprised me because in this modern day of ACAB, the main character, a police detective, was written well. King doesn't glorify cops breaking rules like some other authors do.
Also, I generally hate books about hippies but again I found King's portrayal of the hippie community to realistic yet bearable.
Overall this was quite a good book and even though mystery isn't one of my main genres, I quite liked it.
Full disclosure, not only did I get this on net Galley (Thanks to Net Galley and the Publisher) but King is a friend if my family. But if I hated the book I wouldn't have let that stop me from dragging it. But with Laurie King I knew it was going to be quality.
Also, I generally hate books about hippies but again I found King's portrayal of the hippie community to realistic yet bearable.
Overall this was quite a good book and even though mystery isn't one of my main genres, I quite liked it.
Full disclosure, not only did I get this on net Galley (Thanks to Net Galley and the Publisher) but King is a friend if my family. But if I hated the book I wouldn't have let that stop me from dragging it. But with Laurie King I knew it was going to be quality.