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dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Looking good dead is the second book of the Roy Grace series and although you could read them as stand alone books you do get much more from them by reading the series in order.
I particularly like the mix of plot and character. Roy Grace is our protagonist and with a good amount of character development my connection to him hadn't wained from the first book. He's a flawed man with baggage but he has a good heart and an excellent work ethic. The balance, however, leans towards the plot which is perfect for me.
This book has a darker more gruesome plot than the first. Check out the trigger warnings, there's a lot to be sure of before heading in to this book. The grit and gore isn't gratuitous though. It's intelligent and shocking and darkly humourous at times.
Right at the end of the book though, there comes a pivotal break in the case that brings about the last sequence of action and its total BS. It's way too convenient and very annoying. Overall, I enjoyed it and I'll definitely read more of the series but that bit of disappointment lost this book a few points.
I particularly like the mix of plot and character. Roy Grace is our protagonist and with a good amount of character development my connection to him hadn't wained from the first book. He's a flawed man with baggage but he has a good heart and an excellent work ethic. The balance, however, leans towards the plot which is perfect for me.
This book has a darker more gruesome plot than the first. Check out the trigger warnings, there's a lot to be sure of before heading in to this book. The grit and gore isn't gratuitous though. It's intelligent and shocking and darkly humourous at times.
Right at the end of the book though, there comes a pivotal break in the case that brings about the last sequence of action and its total BS. It's way too convenient and very annoying. Overall, I enjoyed it and I'll definitely read more of the series but that bit of disappointment lost this book a few points.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment