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A review by ochutchinson
The Blackhouse by Peter May
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The An Sgier stuff was really wonderfully done although the rest of the prose didn't do it for me. A good grizzled-cop-comes-home-to-small-town-to-investigate-murder, digs-up-old-ghosts tropey read.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Vomit, and Medical content
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault