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May 11, 2017DavesReadings rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book immensely. Such a superb writer: vocabulary, style, character development, plot, tension/conflict, and keep you guessing detective story. Some may be disappointed by the lack of "action-explosions-fights", but if you like a well developed story, characters that come alive, and a whodunnit suspense this is for you. Strike takes on flesh, as do the other characters. I can picture them, hear their voices, watch their facial features, their eyes, the nuance of who they are. Though I do not know London, I was made to sense I am walking the streets and seeing the city through Strike as he plods along relentlessly pursuing truth and justice. The supporting characters are all essential, adding to the story/suspense. Not subtracting. And I had my guess at whodunit, and was surprised, yet is was credible and I didn't to feel there was a switch. The clues and story held together credibly. Enjoy.