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urskae's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Medical trauma, Murder, and War
drjoannehill's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Murder mysteries are not generally fun but this one is particularly sad, not only for the connections to the Balkan conflict and genocide in the 1990s. Quite a complex plot and set of characters to start with, but it all comes together. As with other McDermid books there's an interesting side plot about Scottish politics and economics. I guessed whodunnit fairly early again!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Genocide, Grief, Murder, and War