A review by thebookkeepers
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

A closed door mystery aboard a ship traveling from Batavia to Amsterdam, this story will have you questioning who’s behind murders or if something paranormal is afoot. While I wasn’t overly endeared to any of the characters, I did enjoy seeing the multiple POVs and how intricate the character dynamics were. I did not guess any of the twists & was satisfied with the conclusion of our mystery. The format in which the unveiling of the secrets was a miss for me though. It felt like a recap of here’s how XYZ happened and was a little to “wrapped up” for me. My son (15) LOVED this though and I can see this being more Men-Lit (is that a thing? Haha opposite of chick lit). 
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