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A review by joyceheinen
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Suspense, confusion and merciless are just a few words that describe “The Kind Worth Killing”, my introduction to Peter Swanson.
It all starts with Ted Severson and Lily Kintner who meet at Heathrow Airport. They end up talking over a few martinis and after a while, Ted tells Lily that his wife Miranda is cheating on him with their contractor Brad. He tells her he wants to kill her and Lily unexpectedly replies that he should. And so the two make plans to kill Ted’s wife.
“The Kind Worth Killing” is a very well-constructed book. It is divided into three different parts and is told from multiple POV’s. You experience the story from different perspectives and this makes the book interesting.
The book has a lot of bad and mean characters, revenge, deception and intrigue, and many unexpected twists and turns. Author Peter Swanson really manages to construct his characters well, there is great development and they are all very fleshed out. This extensive description of all the characters and their pasts and motivations, make that this story is increasingly intriguing.
In “The Kind Worth Killing” nothing is what it seems. Everything unfolds in a very different way than you would expect and it’s very surprising and unpredictable. With each part you are left confused and shocked, wondering what will happen next, because the story keeps you guessing constantly. And I love it when I have no idea of what’s going to happen next.
It all starts with Ted Severson and Lily Kintner who meet at Heathrow Airport. They end up talking over a few martinis and after a while, Ted tells Lily that his wife Miranda is cheating on him with their contractor Brad. He tells her he wants to kill her and Lily unexpectedly replies that he should. And so the two make plans to kill Ted’s wife.
“The Kind Worth Killing” is a very well-constructed book. It is divided into three different parts and is told from multiple POV’s. You experience the story from different perspectives and this makes the book interesting.
The book has a lot of bad and mean characters, revenge, deception and intrigue, and many unexpected twists and turns. Author Peter Swanson really manages to construct his characters well, there is great development and they are all very fleshed out. This extensive description of all the characters and their pasts and motivations, make that this story is increasingly intriguing.
In “The Kind Worth Killing” nothing is what it seems. Everything unfolds in a very different way than you would expect and it’s very surprising and unpredictable. With each part you are left confused and shocked, wondering what will happen next, because the story keeps you guessing constantly. And I love it when I have no idea of what’s going to happen next.
“The Kind Worth Killing” is a definite page turner, one of the best books I read this year and definitely a new favorite thriller on my list.