Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

5 reviews

jhbandcats's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

The second in the Cormoran Strike series is a scathing view of the cut-throat publishing industry. It’s another clever, intricate, convoluted plot that is clear in retrospect. Galbraith / Rowling has put together a fascinating mystery of rejection and vengeance, showing herself to be a master of plot and character development. I find the ever-evolving relationship between Strike and Robin to be the most compelling part of the series. Excellent storytelling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Classism

imogenlj's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I've watched the Strike TV series and although I'm usually a 'you must read the book first/book is always better!!' type person... I think the TV series is better. This was interesting, the pace worked because I kept wanting to read it even though it's huuuuge, but I prefer my mysteries a bit snappier & am probably only reading the books because I want to find out more about Robin & Strike's day-to-day relationship. I'd pick up the next in the series in a charity shop but it's not going on my TBR list!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

naomi_k's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Medical trauma

Minor: Pedophilia, Transphobia, Stalking, and Outing

nerdglasses08's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Excrement, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

knightscottage's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is my second time reading this book. My first read was 4 stars. My second read bumps it up to 5 stars.

Where The Cuckoos Calling was slow paced, The tension is palpable throughout this book. A dramatic near car accident early on had me gripping my chair and cheering on Robin's excellent driving skills.
Especially gripping from chapter 43. So many twists and turns before the big dramatic ending.

I love the way JK Rowling writes. She's a phenomenal talent. Her books are wordy and detailed. Yet she doesn't waste words. Everything has a reason for being in the story.
The little seemingly unimportant clues about Robin's past are cleverly shared in passing before the big reveal in the next book Career Of Evil. Interesting to re-read these now knowing their importance.

The murder in this book is particularly gruesome. Large parts are spent discussing it in detail looking for clues. Just a warning for the squeamish like myself.

Onto the next in this fantastic series. Just love Cormoran and Robin! (less)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore

Minor: Cursing

there is a graphic murder scene depicted, which is mentioned throughout book in detail as the detective looks for clues