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A review by ladymahesh
The Devil of Nanking by Mo Hayder
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
This is not a light read. It has graphic violence (non-gratuitous) necessary to the historical events portrayed and incorporated in the story - The Nanking massacre of 1937.
I was so surprised on how much I enjoyed reading this. Extremely well written, slow burn and unhurriedly paced. There is a heartbreaking vibe to this book and the ending is close to being what I would call as perfect. This is by no means an action packed book and it is quite emotional and complex. It was so outside of the box for me - a thriller for sure but so unique, intense and very memorable.
I was so surprised on how much I enjoyed reading this. Extremely well written, slow burn and unhurriedly paced. There is a heartbreaking vibe to this book and the ending is close to being what I would call as perfect. This is by no means an action packed book and it is quite emotional and complex. It was so outside of the box for me - a thriller for sure but so unique, intense and very memorable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence