A review by neiryn
The Rise by Ian Rankin

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective 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? No

5.0

The Rise had a gripping storyline, diverse characters and an insane twist. The book had me on the edge of my seat and unable to put it down (it is 2am and I started it at 12:30am).
Although this book made me lose sleep, I am thoroughly impressed with the writing style and the captivating way it made me feel like I had to know how it ended. 
This was the first book of Ian Rankin's works that I had ever read and I already want tonread more.