A review by smartflutist661
The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

A very solid murder mystery, with some good twists and turns. And as I've come to expect, a protagonist who is uniquely but realistically broken in some way. I would have liked more of Tesla's backstory, but I also don't think not having it detracted from the book, since it wasn't really about her. Feels like the potential for a good prequel, though.