A review by emlawley
The Rise by Ian Rankin

funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Rankin can do no wrong, in my opinion! A great and fast-paced 'whodunnit' short story with his usual mixture of humourous asides. I liked the behind-the-scenes looks we got into the luxury apartments and I was kept guessing about the culprit until the very end. Rankin showed his unrivalled writing skills know no bounds in this Rebus and Edinburgh-less book.