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mrsbooknerd's review against another edition
2.0
I preferred this second book in the Grimm series to the first, it felt more settled now that both the setting and characters are familiar.
I enjoyed the fact that there is an overarching series plot related to Grimm as well as the 'shorter term' book plot as well. I'm curious about Grimm's family and want to know more for sure.
Each of the characters have unique personalities and are likeable and, again, I want to know more about them as individuals outside of their crime fighting.
The writing style is easy to read but absorbing, really rich in description and detail I enjoy the journey.
I also liked the whole premise of the main plot but personally I felt like there was something lacking which I'm finding it hard to explain. Essentially, there were several gruesome murders which were given to the team to investigate. But there was very little investigation, the team instead just seemed to sit about and passively wait for the next event to lead them on. They didn't immediately investigate the victims to understand their history or, after the second murder, any connections between victims, at least not until someone pointed out to them that they should. They just knocked on a few doors and learned that the victim wasn't liked and then sat about being all woe is us we have no leads. It was all so passive that it didn't make for particularly interesting reading.
I grew bored reading about them eating cake and cheese and drinking tea. Or bantering about cake and cheese and tea. I got bored with them walking away from suspects who clearly had secrets without pushing them or asking other characters questions to get answers instead. It just felt like they were purposely being passive so that something could later be uncovered as a twist, but it was frustrating because it undermined their police prowess. Elements of investigation that seemed obvious and fundamental police work just seemed to be eradicated and at times they felt incompetent.
As an aside, the killer was so obvious from the moment that individual was introduced that it was a bit painful.
I definitely enjoyed the writing style and characters so I will read another in the series, I just feel like the next one needs more substance to bring me back again and to perhaps shake some of the repeated jokes about cake and cheese and Grimm's name and face...
I enjoyed the fact that there is an overarching series plot related to Grimm as well as the 'shorter term' book plot as well. I'm curious about Grimm's family and want to know more for sure.
Each of the characters have unique personalities and are likeable and, again, I want to know more about them as individuals outside of their crime fighting.
The writing style is easy to read but absorbing, really rich in description and detail I enjoy the journey.
I also liked the whole premise of the main plot but personally I felt like there was something lacking which I'm finding it hard to explain. Essentially, there were several gruesome murders which were given to the team to investigate. But there was very little investigation, the team instead just seemed to sit about and passively wait for the next event to lead them on. They didn't immediately investigate the victims to understand their history or, after the second murder, any connections between victims, at least not until someone pointed out to them that they should. They just knocked on a few doors and learned that the victim wasn't liked and then sat about being all woe is us we have no leads. It was all so passive that it didn't make for particularly interesting reading.
I grew bored reading about them eating cake and cheese and drinking tea. Or bantering about cake and cheese and tea. I got bored with them walking away from suspects who clearly had secrets without pushing them or asking other characters questions to get answers instead. It just felt like they were purposely being passive so that something could later be uncovered as a twist, but it was frustrating because it undermined their police prowess. Elements of investigation that seemed obvious and fundamental police work just seemed to be eradicated and at times they felt incompetent.
As an aside, the killer was so obvious from the moment that individual was introduced that it was a bit painful.
I definitely enjoyed the writing style and characters so I will read another in the series, I just feel like the next one needs more substance to bring me back again and to perhaps shake some of the repeated jokes about cake and cheese and Grimm's name and face...
bookish20's review against another edition
4.0
My 6P review: Publication, Plot, People, Place, Prose/Pace, Praise
What appears to be a tragic farming accident turns out to be to be just the start for DCI Harry Grimm.
This is the second book in the Grimm series. Having read the first one, I wasn’t too sure if I’d like the series. I’m glad I read this one. It was fabulous.
The characters are coming along nicely and who wouldn’t like Grimm? He’s funny, sarcastic and can be abrupt at times. I couldn’t help but feel a little sad as to why the killer did what he did. People can be cruel sometimes.
The other characters are coming along nicely too.
Wensleydale is a lovely setting and the town folk are an interesting bunch.
This was well written and was quick and easy to read. I’m glad I read book two, so now I’m going to have a pint mug of tea and read book three.
What appears to be a tragic farming accident turns out to be to be just the start for DCI Harry Grimm.
This is the second book in the Grimm series. Having read the first one, I wasn’t too sure if I’d like the series. I’m glad I read this one. It was fabulous.
The characters are coming along nicely and who wouldn’t like Grimm? He’s funny, sarcastic and can be abrupt at times. I couldn’t help but feel a little sad as to why the killer did what he did. People can be cruel sometimes.
The other characters are coming along nicely too.
Wensleydale is a lovely setting and the town folk are an interesting bunch.
This was well written and was quick and easy to read. I’m glad I read book two, so now I’m going to have a pint mug of tea and read book three.
amread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-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? Yes
4.25
charlotte_hampson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
vesper1931's review against another edition
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
John Capstick, dead from just another farming accident or was it murder. DCI Harry Grimm and his team investigate. Then there is another death. But what is the motive and by whom.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its very likeable main characters supported by a cast of varied personalities.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its very likeable main characters supported by a cast of varied personalities.
stacylmoll's review against another edition
4.0
I like this series but not as much as my other UK series. I think that Grimm needs to calm down some and not be so short tempered.
islaburns's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bundy23's review against another edition
3.0
Quite possibly the most obvious who-dun-it in the history of who-dun-it's but I still enjoyed the ride. It's full of cliches and it really needs a good editor but the dude's published 10 books in 2 years so I'll cut him some slack.
maggymags's review against another edition
4.0
Good series. Quick and easy read, fast paced and straightforward whodunnit, likeable characters.
drelaine's review against another edition
5.0
A gripping read, DCI Grimm is a larger than life character, somewhat bewildered by his move from urban Bristol to the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales.