deannab415's review against another edition
3.0
This one was really long and not as well written as the first couple books in this series. But overall I really liked it.
sophia_dawn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Robin finally got rid of Matthew the leech! Good riddance. The fact that he got his mistress pregnant still infuriates me though. I enjoyed this thoroughly especially because the romantic relationship between Strike and Robin is developing now.
lcasswrites's review against another edition
4.0
This was hands down my favourite of the Strike novels so far. Even though it was a cold case, the mystery had me hooked right from the start, and some of the scenes (especially re-tracing the victim's steps through dark alleys) were genuinely creepy. I was completely invested in finding out what happened to Margot Bamborough, more so than in previous Strike books. It wasn't perfect though - for me, the book was far longer than it needed to be, and when it comes to her relationships (particularly Strike and Robin) Galbraith does too much telling vs showing for me. It leaves me not feeling super invested in their romantic relationship at all. But this is all subjective, and Galbraith is a master of weaving in layers of plot to build a rich, intriguing story with multiple angles. Looking forward to the next Strike novel when it comes out. Four stars from me.
karolinacebula's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
ktembreull's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
mollyxmiller's review against another edition
5.0
I am sure that there are plenty of readers who thought this book was too long at just under 930 pages (I read the hardcover edition), but I am here to tell you that I. LOVED. EVERY. MINUTE. It normally would take me a month or more to finish a book of this length, but I simply couldn't put it down. The returning protagonists of Cormoran and Robin do not disappoint and we continue to learn more about them as we learn more about the case--their first cold case for their private detective agency. I love, love, LOVED it. The writing is brilliant of course and personally, it may be because I am new to the mystery genre, but I did NOT see the twist coming. 10/10 would recommend!
rosemariew's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
5.0
sanjana_ponmani's review against another edition
5.0
i loved character development , and as far as to the matter that was offensive for trans people i didn't saw anything like that, people need to read before they speak , book is slow though and plot-line bit long but a good really enjoyed . really jk rowling did a great job and know waiting for 6th one
ronalddiaz's review against another edition
5.0
Sin duda alguna Sangre turbia es el mejor de la serie de Strike y Robin. En mi opinión creo que la trama ha sido la más compleja y/o complicada hasta ahora pero eso no quiere decir que se vuelve pesada porque mientras más te vas adentrando en el misterio más quieres leer, no cae en pasajes lentos o de "relleno". Cada página, cada pista tiene un objetivo que te lleva a entenderlo todo al final. JK se supera en cada entrega de los detectives.
Creo que lo que más me ha gustado es que es en este libro donde se ve más el crecimiento de Cormoran. Hemos visto el crecimiento de Robin desde el primer libro y han sido mis partes favoritas de la serie, sin embargo con Strike la cosa iba poco a poco. En Sangre turbia podemos ver a un Strike más humano, algo que hemos visto en libros anteriores pero que en este se acentúa muchísimo más. Y es justamente es en esas partes donde más he llorado.
Tiene mucho de todo este libro, me ha puesto sensible, ansioso, feliz, triste. Ha sido una montaña rusa de emociones y me ha encantado de principio a fin.
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Without a doubt, Troubled Blood is the best of the Strike and Robin series. The plot has been the most complex and complicated so far but that doesn't mean that it becomes heavy because the more you go into the mystery the more you want to read, it doesn't fall into slow passages or "filler". Each page, each clue has a reason that leads you to understand everything at the end. JK exceeds herself in each installment of the detectives.
What I liked the most is that it is in this book where Cormoran's growth is most seen. We have seen Robin's growth since the first book and they have been my favorite parts of the series, however with Strike things went slowly. In Troubled Blood we can see a more human Strike, something that we have seen in previous books but in this one it's actually visible. And it is precisely in those parts where I have cried.
This book has made me sensitive, anxious, happy, sad. It has been a roller coaster of emotions and I have loved it from beginning to end.
Creo que lo que más me ha gustado es que es en este libro donde se ve más el crecimiento de Cormoran. Hemos visto el crecimiento de Robin desde el primer libro y han sido mis partes favoritas de la serie, sin embargo con Strike la cosa iba poco a poco. En Sangre turbia podemos ver a un Strike más humano, algo que hemos visto en libros anteriores pero que en este se acentúa muchísimo más. Y es justamente es en esas partes donde más he llorado.
Tiene mucho de todo este libro, me ha puesto sensible, ansioso, feliz, triste. Ha sido una montaña rusa de emociones y me ha encantado de principio a fin.
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Without a doubt, Troubled Blood is the best of the Strike and Robin series. The plot has been the most complex and complicated so far but that doesn't mean that it becomes heavy because the more you go into the mystery the more you want to read, it doesn't fall into slow passages or "filler". Each page, each clue has a reason that leads you to understand everything at the end. JK exceeds herself in each installment of the detectives.
What I liked the most is that it is in this book where Cormoran's growth is most seen. We have seen Robin's growth since the first book and they have been my favorite parts of the series, however with Strike things went slowly. In Troubled Blood we can see a more human Strike, something that we have seen in previous books but in this one it's actually visible. And it is precisely in those parts where I have cried.
This book has made me sensitive, anxious, happy, sad. It has been a roller coaster of emotions and I have loved it from beginning to end.
whitmc's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE ROBIN AND CORMORAN. I mean, there's that. And there's also the fact that this was nearly 1,000 pages and what a perfect thing to take up most of my October. I want to start the series all over. This one was BY FAR the most grisly, trigger warnings abound. But the writing and the story telling and the characters are so so damn good. Just YES please with more of this.