Reviews

This Poison Will Remain by Fred Vargas

roe_bookworm's review against another edition

5.0

Wow

xanadu_'s review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

z3t0m's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.5

stxrxme's review against another edition

3.5

Enfinnn j'ai fini ce livre après plus d'un mois de lecture
Je l'ai trouvé très bien écrit, comme tous les romans de Vargas, et j'ai adoré les personnages et les dialogues
L'intrigue était super intéressante, mais le dénouement semblait un peu tiré par les cheveux. Je m'attendais à ce que le meurtier ait tué les victimez d'une façon complétement opposée à ce qu'on aurait pu penser, pour que le dénouement soit très surprenant.
Mais en fait, non, le meurtrier a utilisé la technique qui nous semblait trop compliquée à éxecuter.
Donc voilà, je suis mitigée, parce que c'est vraiment hyper tiré par les cheveux, mais d'un autre côté je comprends

Spoiler

qu'Irène ait fait ça après tout ce qu'elle a subit. Elle ne voulait pas des crimes simples ou bâclés.

Donc j'ai aimé, mais y'avait pas mal de longueurs.

raspberry102's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

aquamarinecadet's review against another edition

dark inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

CHEF D'ŒUVRE WOW

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, Confinement, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia

margali87's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Araignée 
Proto-pensées
Zerk et Lucio ?

canadianbookworm's review against another edition

challenging dark informative mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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janelle13_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.75

annarella's review

5.0

Fred Vargas' mysteries are always fascinating and well written, this one was no exception.
The character and plot development are fascinating and entertaining as usual.
A very good mystery, full of twists and turns, that kept me hooked.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine.