talknerdybookblog 's review for:

The Highgate Cemetery Murder by Irina Shapiro

2.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Representation: Indian side characters who are Muslim 

Mature Themes:

• Alcohol use and abuse
• Opium use and abuse
• Sexual content doesn't surpass discussion in the context of the police investigation (e.g., sex workers offering their services, what certain clients ask to be performed)

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Murder
• Mutilation of a corpse
• Autopsy during the mid-19th century described 
• Discussion and recounting of gang r@pe of side characters
• Murder of Hero's wife while pregnant described in detail 
• Alcoholism
• Drug abuse
• Grief
• Death of Heroine's brother
• Sexism
• Prejudice against sex workers (challenged by protagonists)
• PTSD from serving in the Crimean war as a nurse

Ending:

HFN