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The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid

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waclements7's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I was disappointed in the treatment of Karen’s relationship in the ending of the book. Also the handling of the issue with Mitja. How could one not see your spouse differently after that? Just brushing it away and pretty much absolving them?

sams84's review against another edition

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3.0

This is a good gripping crime thriller that starts with a skeleton being found on the roof of a derelict building and leads the investigation to London and Croatia and a past filled with horror and revenge. The story develops well with a slow build to start with before escalating as the strands begin to cross and weave together. In between the main story there is the background to how Maggie and Mitja met and how their relationship developed, which seems disjointed to start but reveals intriguing facts and hints that build up the background and leads to the big reveal at the end.

sevireene's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

vwalker3's review against another edition

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5.0

My favorite Val McDermid novel that I’ve read, so far! A fantastic mystery/thriller. I learned a lot about the Balkan Wars, and picked up some cool forensic science tidbits, as well! Karen Pirie is a great character, relatable an and tough as nails…