Reviews

Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch

annabananarama's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

doc_bronze's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

beckalore's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

hjswinford's review against another edition

4.0

This book was a lot of fun. I enjoyed the tone of the narrative and the story itself. The personified rivers were very cool. The audiobook was an especial treat because the reader did such a great job with voices and really giving the main character the right attitude. I could have done without Peter's tendency to think with his penis, but I guess it was just part of his character. It wasn't such a problem that it stood in the way of my overall enjoyment. The magic system wasn't startlingly original, but it was cool enough and it worked with the overall tone of the story.

dragosaurusss's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

blankpagealex's review against another edition

3.0

This book had an excellent set up with a disappointing payoff. The central murder mystery was intriguing and the characters were unique and fun to get to know. The way the magic of the world is introduced was cleverly tongue-in-cheek with explicit acknowledgement to the other fictional worlds that have similarities.

Unfortunately the ending was a bit muddled and I wasn't exactly clear what was happening as the characters transported through time and space in the midst of a climactic confrontation. I'd say the humor in this book makes it worth picking up, but it could have been even shorter than it was.

kaywho's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

kayleighetc's review against another edition

funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

andipants124's review against another edition

In a book slump. Can’t seem to get through anything I start. May try this one again later - seems like just the sort of book I would love but I can’t get into it. 

emilybaklaci's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5