katrinaburch's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Death
Minor: Violence, Torture, Suicide attempt, Police brutality, Rape, and Mental illness
hamletsalterego's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
"Who wanted to be blamed for somebody else's misery when you were knee-deep in your own?"
I was first introduced to Karin Slaughter's work in the form of Criminal, the sixth in the Will Trent series, back in 2013 (which is now a decade ago and I might throw up if I think about that too hard).
The great thing about the Will Trent series is that you don't have to read them in order. It's been a decade since I real Criminal but I wasn't at a disadvantage. Will Trent was easily explained enough for me to create an image of him in my head and I didn't feel like I was missing anything not having read the three prior books in the series.
Slaughter always keeps me hooked and does something no other crime novelist has been able to do in my 27 years on this earth; I have never been able to guess who the killer is before they are revealed. If you know me personally, you'll understand why I have such high praise for Slaughter as an author.
An invigorating reed which I highly recommend.
I was first introduced to Karin Slaughter's work in the form of Criminal, the sixth in the Will Trent series, back in 2013 (which is now a decade ago and I might throw up if I think about that too hard).
The great thing about the Will Trent series is that you don't have to read them in order. It's been a decade since I real Criminal but I wasn't at a disadvantage. Will Trent was easily explained enough for me to create an image of him in my head and I didn't feel like I was missing anything not having read the three prior books in the series.
Slaughter always keeps me hooked and does something no other crime novelist has been able to do in my 27 years on this earth; I have never been able to guess who the killer is before they are revealed. If you know me personally, you'll understand why I have such high praise for Slaughter as an author.
An invigorating reed which I highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
jackbifrost's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Murder, Ableism, Alcoholism, Death, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Rape, Blood, and Mental illness
Minor: Cancer, Classism, and Child abuse
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