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piettro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
telimena's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery was predictable (although maybe it made you question if it was supposed to be that easy) but some things were very cool (the whole collecting thing and chloe)
kelseekayconn'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
heatherbc18's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because my son gave me this book as a gift
pikusonali's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3.5 stars
Good crime thrillers read like a movie script. The narrative is usually so compelling that it makes you visually imagine every situation like a movie scene. With The Chalk Man, Tudor creates a riveting story filled with suspense and intrigue.
TCM is at heart a story about friendship, childhood friendship in particular and alternates between the summer of 1986 and 2016. We are introduced to Fat Gav, Metal Mickey, Hoppo, Nicky, and the narrator Eddie - their adventures when they were 12 and how one summer changed their entire world. 30 years later, Ed is still plagued by nightmares of what happened and the past is catching up.
I'd definitely recommend this book. The only reason I couldn't give it 4 stars was because I guessed the mystery well beforehand. For a first time writer, though, Tudor has dished out a fantastic book. And there are some absorbing quotes which will definitely resonate with everyone. Do try.
Good crime thrillers read like a movie script. The narrative is usually so compelling that it makes you visually imagine every situation like a movie scene. With The Chalk Man, Tudor creates a riveting story filled with suspense and intrigue.
TCM is at heart a story about friendship, childhood friendship in particular and alternates between the summer of 1986 and 2016. We are introduced to Fat Gav, Metal Mickey, Hoppo, Nicky, and the narrator Eddie - their adventures when they were 12 and how one summer changed their entire world. 30 years later, Ed is still plagued by nightmares of what happened and the past is catching up.
I'd definitely recommend this book. The only reason I couldn't give it 4 stars was because I guessed the mystery well beforehand. For a first time writer, though, Tudor has dished out a fantastic book. And there are some absorbing quotes which will definitely resonate with everyone. Do try.
ootess's review against another edition
3.0
I expected more, the plot twists were somewhat predictable and not as crazy as I'd hope they'd be. But I still enjoyed the character building and other aspects.
northcsknits's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
beffy94's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
cryptidjenn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
elissalynn's review against another edition
2.0
I added this book to my TBR list when it came out like 3 years ago and everyone was talking about it and it had great reviews and I am so underwhelmed. I thought the writing was basic and I the book just never took off for me. I cared about zero of the characters and actually really disliked the main character, Ed. It felt like there was a lot of slow build up and then…nada.