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jonathanrobert's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
2.0
myrdyr's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars. I didn't realize this was the second in a series until I was half-way through; I hope this is why the details of Liz's chronic infidelity came as such a shock. For the first half of the book they are portrayed as a happily married couple, and then pow! We find out she is a serial cheater. The book was ok, but I found my eyes glazing over periodically as I was reading. I would try the previous one.
jacpam0521's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
taisie22's review against another edition
5.0
This book takes place several months after Whisky from Small Glasses. DCI Jim Daley is now stationed in Kinloch permanently and living happily with his wife Liz in a rented cottage. Things fall apart at a rapid pace as a gangster killed five years earlier suddenly reappears to exact revenge on those who took him down, including Daley and his DS Brian Scott. The primary witness against 'JayMac' (James Machie) is living near Kinloch in a witness protection program.
The action is fast-paced and the story moves right along. There's a secondary case with drugs and tobacco smuggling that might be separate from the mysterious rebirth of JayMac though Daley isn't sure. I really enjoyed the twists and turns here and was surprised by some of them. I also enjoy the residents of Kinloch so it was fun to visit with Hamish, Annie, and some others. The writing is compelling and I love the descriptions of the Kintyre peninsula where the fictional town of Kinloch is located. Superintendent Donald is even more of a mystery; I hope he gets his comeuppance in the next book. DCI Daley is great thriller series for all those who like this genre.
The action is fast-paced and the story moves right along. There's a secondary case with drugs and tobacco smuggling that might be separate from the mysterious rebirth of JayMac though Daley isn't sure. I really enjoyed the twists and turns here and was surprised by some of them. I also enjoy the residents of Kinloch so it was fun to visit with Hamish, Annie, and some others. The writing is compelling and I love the descriptions of the Kintyre peninsula where the fictional town of Kinloch is located. Superintendent Donald is even more of a mystery; I hope he gets his comeuppance in the next book. DCI Daley is great thriller series for all those who like this genre.
sarah_faichney's review against another edition
5.0
Another brilliantly written instalment in the DCI Daley series, with a whole host of instantly identifiable characters. I listened to the audiobook version and the narration by David Monteath is first class.
bergamint's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the series and I thouroughly enjoyed it. It carried on with underlying plot threads from the first book so I would encourage people to read the series in order. Again also a caveat that the 'accents' may be difficult to understand for people not used to a West of Scotland accent. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
sarahgb's review against another edition
3.0
A bit confusing in parts trying to work out who was who, and who was doing what, but a good read nonetheless.
jw1949's review against another edition
1.0
Awful - gave up on this about 10% in - the guy cannot write !!!