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A review by amiegold
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
In The Devil and the Dark Water, we are treated to a Sherlock Holmes, locked-room mystery that has been turned on it's head. After Sammy Pipps, a talented investigator, is imprisoned on a ship, his friend and body guard, Arent, accompanies him on a journey full of mystery, murder and intrigue. As Sammy is a prisoner, Arent finds himself with the unfamiliar responsibility of solving the mystery before it is too late. The plot twists kept me on my toes, as I was unsure if there was a supernatural element to the mystery or not. I enjoyed this book, the ending and the characters.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Vomit and Religious bigotry