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mornshadow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
rase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Murder
nicola_farnworth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexism
abigail_r23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Violence and Murder
wowsmeows's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"I've never been good at striking
up conversations with
strangers, especially the opposite sex. I needed to come up with a suitable opening line. I knew what would work for me if the roles were reversed - something like: 'Do you prefer even or uneven surfaces?' 'Do you wish that Sports Direct also sold fresh meat?' 'Have you ever needed to use a tourniquet in your work environment?' "
The Satsuma Complex follows the story of Gary, a man who meets up with a friend for a pint and then accidentally gets caught up in their subsequent disappearance. This is not a crime thriller by any means, but it does have some suspense, mystery, a touch of romance and a really solid plot.
I really enjoyed this book, there were many laugh out loud moments. I listened to the audiobook and there were times you could almost hear Bob smiling at the jokes. Wonderful. Sally Phillips was equally fantastic as always. If you're a fan of Bob Mortimer's crazy humour from his many WILTY appearances, I'd definitely recommend giving this a go.
That being said, there are some darker moments in the book, but overall it was a delight to read.
"dogs sharing an interest in a spillage (I imagine the dogs are called Zak Briefcase and Lengthy Parsnips)."
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
simonefk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed Emily's chapters and wish there were more from her point of view. I think her story came across as very genuine and I felt a lot of empathy for her. Her story portrayed how women can end up in bad relationships.
Where I struggled was the writing at times, a lot of Tommy's dialogue in capital letters, the inclusion of 'ha ha' in speech, minor things but did impact my enjoyment of the book. Also as the story progressed I found myself getting mixed up with characters and who was involved with what but that may just be me!
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Murder
hb22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
amyowen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Gaslighting
balfies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
laurataylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail