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cybergoths's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
didactylos's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The location (I live there) is actually the main character, the plot is more than a little far fetched, and the main characyter in what she does is hardly credible. Not sure how many readrs would like it if they could not actually know the locations and have walked the streets regularly.
caroparr's review against another edition
3.0
Sarah is the protagonist again, as she comes to Newcastle to ID the body of her friend Zoë. But not is all as it seems, to put it mildly. The plot is overstuffed (medical sociopath, blurred identities, child abuse, a murderer hiding in plain sight, maybe), and some of the incidents strain credulity (I'm thinking of her midnight trip to the warehouse in particular). In other words, the story is all over the place, but I stuck with it because I cared about Sarah and Zoë. Sadly, it seems Herron has abandoned these characters, and I do wish he'd written one more book to wrap it all up. 3.5
smallfet's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
mxinky's review against another edition
5.0
I love the Zoe Boehm series, and this novel is no exception. I like seeing more realistic "civilians" become entangled in the quest to understand what happened and why.
martyfried's review against another edition
5.0
I'm pretty sure I wrote a review when I read this, but it seems to be gone. I don't remember it well enough now, so I guess I'll have to reread the series and write a new one. Good excuse to reread more Mick Herron.
pshotts's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alice_horoshev's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Cleverly written and it was interesting to be inside Sarah's head and follow her train of thought.
roastedsalted's review against another edition
5.0
Best one in the series - requires having read the prequels for context.
mclent's review against another edition
3.0
Deft and admirable storytelling in places but overall not as engaging as Herron's amazing Slough House series. Felt like a tuneup read.