A review by thebookkeepers
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

This was my first modern crime type of book to read & it was done very well. I loved that it was dual POV and not only do we get the retired detective’s perspective, but also that of the serial killer he’s tracking down. There was a surprising romance subplot I thought was sweet, and I genuinely adored the side characters of Jerome and Holly which helped our detective with his investigation. While this wasn’t as riveting as The Institute was for me, still a solid book and one I’d recommend to fans of classic cop/bad guy contemporary fiction stories. 
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