scottishvix's review
4.0
This is the second AK Alexander book I've read in the last few months. They're not highbrow or complicated, and I did figure out who the killer was a little over halfway through. It was short enough for me to read in a couple of sittings in one day so it's not a book that will last and last.
But what this book are about is a good old fashioned thrill. And it certainly delivered on that. It had some fairly interesting things to say on media intrusion and witch-hunts that, while they aren't new are relevant and good to see in a piece of fiction. They also ground a story that could seem pretty far-fetched at times.
That was particularly true of the final few chapters. What I think was intended as a thrilling climax felt more like the overblown finale to a not very good slasher movie.
A fun little bit of escapism, as long as you don't think about it too hard.
But what this book are about is a good old fashioned thrill. And it certainly delivered on that. It had some fairly interesting things to say on media intrusion and witch-hunts that, while they aren't new are relevant and good to see in a piece of fiction. They also ground a story that could seem pretty far-fetched at times.
That was particularly true of the final few chapters. What I think was intended as a thrilling climax felt more like the overblown finale to a not very good slasher movie.
A fun little bit of escapism, as long as you don't think about it too hard.
booklady72's review
3.0
This book was a bit confusing at first, with a few chapters with a different person in each one, trying to work out who was who and who did what. However, it didn't take long to get going....around 60% the pace really picked up and I was surprised at who the culprit was! I didn't suspect it at all. All in all, a good storyline, well written and a good ending.
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