Reviews

The Rise by Ian Rankin

raereadsbookblog's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

phillippareads00's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

kasa94's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.75

edlib's review against another edition

5.0

This short story has a great sense of location with its posh address and shifty residents! I really liked DS Gish as a character.

rjf's review against another edition

4.0

Fun fast read, disappointing ending

ellie_bish's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 ⭐️ A lot of characters for such a short story which made it a bit confusing at times, but the plot was really good

jillianne322's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

leo_dm's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

beccajbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent little short from Rankin.

belle_abeille's review against another edition

mysterious fast-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

2.5