A review by emceehache
The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ruth Galloway works on a documentary about the infamous Mother Hook, who allegedly killed her foster children. DCI Nelson investigates a mother with three dead children as well as a kidnapper.
PROS:
  • Interactions with new characters change the dynamics of established relationships
  • Great atmosphere and tension
  • Happy endings come at a cost for some characters
CONS:
  • Ruth and Nelson continue their dance
  • One incident where “transsexual” rather than transgender is used. An earlier incident used “gender” to mean sex at birth.
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