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mmoonlight's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I've read this novel for the first time about a decade ago, and I bought a copy recently, because I saw it on a shelf in a local bookshop. As it turns out, I was captivated by it just as much as I had been the first time I've read it.
The story was grim, tense, twisted, bloody and dark, which is something every person who wants to read this novel should be aware of. Each character introduced throughout the story had something to add to the plot, even if it didn't seem like it in the beginning, which I like in my mystery and thrillers. The style of writing really worked for me, too, and the plot twists, didn't matter how bloody and gruesome, kept me intrigued.
I do have to say, the story introduces a lot of characters and a lot of details, which made the main plot a bit long and a bit convoluted at times. There were so many characters that at some point I had a difficult time remembering who was who, but that might be my only complaint, honestly.
I also have to admit, as interesting as I find Charlie Parker as a character, Angel and Louis were the ones who actually stole my heart. I absolutely adore them and their friendship with Charlie. The banter and the way they interact with each other and with Charlie was really enjoyable to read about, and the small moments between them were a nice, tiny break from the darkness surrounding the case Charlie was working on.
Well, I can safely say that I can't wait to read (and in some cases re-read) the rest of the books in the "Charlie Parker" series.
The story was grim, tense, twisted, bloody and dark, which is something every person who wants to read this novel should be aware of. Each character introduced throughout the story had something to add to the plot, even if it didn't seem like it in the beginning, which I like in my mystery and thrillers. The style of writing really worked for me, too, and the plot twists, didn't matter how bloody and gruesome, kept me intrigued.
I do have to say, the story introduces a lot of characters and a lot of details, which made the main plot a bit long and a bit convoluted at times. There were so many characters that at some point I had a difficult time remembering who was who, but that might be my only complaint, honestly.
I also have to admit, as interesting as I find Charlie Parker as a character, Angel and Louis were the ones who actually stole my heart. I absolutely adore them and their friendship with Charlie. The banter and the way they interact with each other and with Charlie was really enjoyable to read about, and the small moments between them were a nice, tiny break from the darkness surrounding the case Charlie was working on.
Well, I can safely say that I can't wait to read (and in some cases re-read) the rest of the books in the "Charlie Parker" series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Medical content, and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug use, and Sexual content
rachelunabridged's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death