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A review by momobookdiary
Hit and Run by Doug Johnstone
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this dark and compelling book. I could vividly picture the setting of the accident—a road I know well—which made me feel as though I was right there, standing in the darkness on the empty road as the characters wrestled with their immediate decisions after the crash. I felt a deep empathy for Billy, the driver, who was intoxicated and seemed uncertain about the choices being made, as though he was being led by those he trusted. My sympathy for him grew throughout the story.
The author's narrative takes readers on a journey that profoundly alters everyone's lives, exposing the darker side of Edinburgh. The plot explores the fallout from a single, panic-driven decision, unraveling its consequences over the hours, days, and weeks that follow. The author skillfully captures the reader's attention and doesn't let go, making this book, with its gruesome and brutal descriptions, a standout example of Scottish Noir.
The author's narrative takes readers on a journey that profoundly alters everyone's lives, exposing the darker side of Edinburgh. The plot explores the fallout from a single, panic-driven decision, unraveling its consequences over the hours, days, and weeks that follow. The author skillfully captures the reader's attention and doesn't let go, making this book, with its gruesome and brutal descriptions, a standout example of Scottish Noir.