A review by yafi
Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I get that its supposed to be gritty and noir, but the sexism, fat shaming and men-writing-women depiction of the women in this book are not it. Also the way the main character describes ogling his eleven y/o daughter is disgusting.
Graphic: Confinement, Alcoholism, Violence, Kidnapping, Torture, Sexual content, Murder, Mental illness, Cursing, Child abuse, Alcohol, and Addiction
Moderate: Stalking, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Child death, Police brutality, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, and Sexism
Minor: Body shaming