A review by kylethewild
The Rise by Ian Rankin

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

I liked the concept of the story but there were way too many characters and way too much going on for such a short story. It felt like we would jump from topic to topic every couple lines or so, just so all these characters and things could be squeezed in.