janemarple 's review for:

Havoc by Christopher Bollen

4.25

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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For a good chunk of the book I found myself flummoxed that an entire novel was built on an inconsequential tit-for-tat spat between an octogenarian and a child. But in the final act the whole build up pays off, with a very nice twist at the end.