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headstuckinabook's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
sshabein's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
There are way too many characters stuffed into this 85 page story, and not enough dialogue tags, but after recently reading some heavier fare, a simply murder mystery procedural was still an enjoyable balm —though that does sound funny to say, considering the subject matter.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-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
2.5
Pretty generic modern murder mystery. The characters were completely uninteresting, but the mystery itself was just interesting enough to keep me from DNFing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Stalking, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Dementia, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
sophsg88's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gore
hayleystagg's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
thelowkeylibrary's review
dark
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
I listened on audiobook, the narrator was fab and and the initial pacing and plot were intriguing, however the rushed ending left much to be desired. Unfortunately, the author made the twist too predictable, robbing the 'big reveal' of its intended suspense. A short, quick, easy read but not the most thrilling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
jhbandcats's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
All the suspects together in one high-end condominium, and two detectives working the case. The main character, DS Gillian Gish, sees things others don’t, and figures out why certain aspects of the murder case don’t mesh the way they should.
Very well-written, smooth and tight prose telling the story in a low key tone, nothing flamboyant. I would definitely be interested in reading more about Detective Gish.
Very well-written, smooth and tight prose telling the story in a low key tone, nothing flamboyant. I would definitely be interested in reading more about Detective Gish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Racism, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Classism
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