A review by lizgriffinwords
The Dry by Jane Harper
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book/author came recommended by Adrienne Young as a great example of voice & timeline/POV jump “rule breaking” used effectively to paint a great mystery. Very much enjoyed this riveting tale with plentiful twists and suspicions thrown on several characters before the real criminals (past and present) are revealed.
Content warnings: parental abuse, gun violence, murder/death (including of a child), implied/perceived suicides
Content warnings: parental abuse, gun violence, murder/death (including of a child), implied/perceived suicides
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Grief, Child death, and Gun violence
Minor: Death of parent