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A review by baranchi
The Ice House by Minette Walters
2.0
Content warning for homophobia, misogyny, sexual assault, and mentions of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and abuse of a child
What was fun about this book was watching three women outsmart abusive police officers. Unfortunately, halfway through it switched from that to a "hero" police officer saving them from circumstances that they had little to do with. Also, the "hero" cop was a violent misogynist who assaulted one of the women when he considered her a suspect. Then he suddenly changed to be their biggest champion for no reason. It was jarring and very difficult to root for him at the end. Especially when he ended up romantically involved with the woman he assaulted.
What was fun about this book was watching three women outsmart abusive police officers. Unfortunately, halfway through it switched from that to a "hero" police officer saving them from circumstances that they had little to do with. Also, the "hero" cop was a violent misogynist who assaulted one of the women when he considered her a suspect. Then he suddenly changed to be their biggest champion for no reason. It was jarring and very difficult to root for him at the end. Especially when he ended up romantically involved with the woman he assaulted.