Reviews

The Call of the Mild by William Rabkin

the_books_music_life's review

adventurous funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

This was one of my least favorite of the Psych books. It dragged on. A lot. There was also a lot of pointless side tracks the case took that wasn't necessary, this book didn't need to be over 250 pages it could have easily been a solid 200 or even in the 100 page range. It seemed the author dragged the story on just to hit the 250 page goals. 

I do wish the books were from Shawn's point of view instead of Gus'. I know the show followed Shawn's view and the book wanted to give Gus some spotlight but I think it would have been a lot better for the books to be in Shawn's POV. It would have made a lot more sense.

shereadytoread's review

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

 

By book three, they finally hit their stride. The characterization was spot on with the TV show, the banter was improved, and they managed to work in most of the main characters in a way that worked out exactly how an episode would. The mystery itself was interesting, however it lacked the huge final reveal that we typically get where Shawn makes a big (humorous) speech. However, it worked out out in an interesting way because we get some Gus POV. In my opinion, the best of the first 4 books.