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jancywhyte's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Not May’s best, but still a good book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
hamletsalterego's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
"Death had already come, but there was nothing left on the bones to pick."
The fact that Peter May had the idea for Lockdown long before COVID-19 hit is exactly what had me picking it up when I found it in The Works.
In saying that, I found it a hard read. It was slow at points I wanted it be faster, and too fast at the points I wanted it to be a little slower.
There was a predictability throughout that I had to wonder if it was intentional. Of course, there was one twist that had me gasping on the train when I read it back in June (this is a late review, many apologises for that.)
I kinda guessed from the first few chapters that this wasn't an open and shut case of a realistic coming about of a virus but still, a very cool read after having just gone through a global pandemic.
The fact that Peter May had the idea for Lockdown long before COVID-19 hit is exactly what had me picking it up when I found it in The Works.
In saying that, I found it a hard read. It was slow at points I wanted it be faster, and too fast at the points I wanted it to be a little slower.
There was a predictability throughout that I had to wonder if it was intentional. Of course, there was one twist that had me gasping on the train when I read it back in June (this is a late review, many apologises for that.)
I kinda guessed from the first few chapters that this wasn't an open and shut case of a realistic coming about of a virus but still, a very cool read after having just gone through a global pandemic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
godollin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
chloe_marie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
susysstories's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Lockdown by Peter May had me totally immersed. I loved the murder mystery, the characters were interesting even though flawed and the flu/lockdown story brings an extra touch to my experience seeing the situation we’re in.
Also I loved the writing, it was like I was expecting something bad to happen any minute.
The only thing I’m having my doubts about is the translation (I’m reading in Dutch). A couple of times I frowned, not sure if the author was being hazy (if that’s the right word) or the translation was off, probably both. Pinkie’s actions at the end were too far fetched, so yeah, had to roll my eyes, but on the whole I really liked this read!
Also I loved the writing, it was like I was expecting something bad to happen any minute.
The only thing I’m having my doubts about is the translation (I’m reading in Dutch). A couple of times I frowned, not sure if the author was being hazy (if that’s the right word) or the translation was off, probably both. Pinkie’s actions at the end were too far fetched, so yeah, had to roll my eyes, but on the whole I really liked this read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
mclachlan301003's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
Very appropriate police procedural with parallels to the current pandemic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Sexual content