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A review by silkmoth
The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read the sequel to this book a long time ago, but had been put off reading this by reviews that said that it was completely unlike "The Postscript Murders". However, this book came up on sale on Kindle and I decided to give it a go.
It's true that it's very unlike the next book, and they have little in common apart from one central character. This book is also unlike any other Elly Griffiths that I've read, containing large doses of the supernatural. I don't like ghost stories or supernatural narratives, but this book pulled me in and I read it in two days.
The multiple narrators and perspectives were a great device. We see several episodes from multiple angles, and it keeps you guessing to the end. Definitely recommended.
It's true that it's very unlike the next book, and they have little in common apart from one central character. This book is also unlike any other Elly Griffiths that I've read, containing large doses of the supernatural. I don't like ghost stories or supernatural narratives, but this book pulled me in and I read it in two days.
The multiple narrators and perspectives were a great device. We see several episodes from multiple angles, and it keeps you guessing to the end. Definitely recommended.