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nicnocs511's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Gore, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
runilareads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
Title: Dead Simple
Author: Peter James
Series: Roy Grace, 1
Release Date: December 2005
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Rating: 3.5 stars
Favourite character: Emma-Jane
Least favourite character: Mark
Mini-Review: I'm not entirely sure what to make of this. I didn't hate it, but the writing felt... all over the place in some ways. Or maybe it was just me, but there were a lot of plot twists that were explained in a passing sentence. Other than that and some of the more scandalous descriptions of sex or an autopsy, I did enjoy this. Numerous plot twists had me going: EXCUSE ME?!?!!?
Fan Cast:
Roy Grace - Matt Smith
Glenn Branson - John Boyega
Nick Nicholls - Dino Fetscher
Bella Moy - Charlie Murphy
Emma-Jane "EJ" Boutwood - Erin Kellyman
Cleo Morey - Vanessa Kirby
Alison Vosper - Jemma Redgrave
Michael Harrison - Harry Treadaway
Ashley Harper - Samara Weaving
Mark Warren - Harry Lloyd
Gill Harrison - Miranda Richardson
Phil Wheeler - Sean Gilder
Joe Tindall - Jason Watkins
Harry Frame - David Bradley
Vic - Noah Taylor
Sandy Grace - Juno Temple
Author: Peter James
Series: Roy Grace, 1
Release Date: December 2005
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Rating: 3.5 stars
Favourite character: Emma-Jane
Least favourite character: Mark
Mini-Review: I'm not entirely sure what to make of this. I didn't hate it, but the writing felt... all over the place in some ways. Or maybe it was just me, but there were a lot of plot twists that were explained in a passing sentence. Other than that and some of the more scandalous descriptions of sex or an autopsy, I did enjoy this. Numerous plot twists had me going: EXCUSE ME?!?!!?
Fan Cast:
Roy Grace - Matt Smith
Glenn Branson - John Boyega
Nick Nicholls - Dino Fetscher
Bella Moy - Charlie Murphy
Emma-Jane "EJ" Boutwood - Erin Kellyman
Cleo Morey - Vanessa Kirby
Alison Vosper - Jemma Redgrave
Michael Harrison - Harry Treadaway
Ashley Harper - Samara Weaving
Mark Warren - Harry Lloyd
Gill Harrison - Miranda Richardson
Phil Wheeler - Sean Gilder
Joe Tindall - Jason Watkins
Harry Frame - David Bradley
Vic - Noah Taylor
Sandy Grace - Juno Temple
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Gore and Suicide
judesbookcorner's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Torture, Kidnapping, and Murder
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