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brughiera's review against another edition
3.0
I came to this as I had enjoyed Magpie Murders on TV and it did not disappoint. Very much a traditional mystery story with little blood and guts except for the original murder. The emphasis is on unravelling the intricate details of the case, complicated in this instance as the narrator himself is the main suspect. Little by little the evidence builds up, complete with a few red herrings to confuse both the reader and the narrator himself. The final twist is unexpected and provides a satisfactory resolution of the puzzle.
jessicasshelfies's review against another edition
4.0
Horowitz fortsätter serien om sig själv (dvs den fiktiva Anthony Horowitz) och den osympatiske men smarte detektiven Daniel Hawthorne. Den här gången är det Anthony själv som står anklagad för mord på en kritiker som gett hans pjäs en dålig recension.
Det är fortfarande roligt att han själv är en av karaktärerna i boken, sympatiskt ödmjukt spelar han hela tiden ner sin egen framgång, vilket lockar mig att fnissa till då och då (trots att det handlar om mord). Det är också roligt hur mycket han ogillar detektiven som han jobbar med.
Utan att spoila handlingen för mycket så kan jag säga att det nog blir fler böcker i serien. Hoppas det i alla fall!
Det är fortfarande roligt att han själv är en av karaktärerna i boken, sympatiskt ödmjukt spelar han hela tiden ner sin egen framgång, vilket lockar mig att fnissa till då och då (trots att det handlar om mord). Det är också roligt hur mycket han ogillar detektiven som han jobbar med.
Utan att spoila handlingen för mycket så kan jag säga att det nog blir fler böcker i serien. Hoppas det i alla fall!
mercedehb's review against another edition
4.0
This is Horowitz's 4th book in the 'Hawthorne investigates' series and possibly my favorite so far. I just absolutely love how Horowitz so smoothly meshes fiction with reality in these books and uses himself as a central character in the story.
In this one, the setting is Horowitz's play 'Mindgame' in the west end where a theater critic is murdered the morning after the Opening Night, after she writes a horrid review and Anthony himself becomes police's prime suspect! What's fascinating is Horowitz actually has written a play by the same name, but no death associated with it in real life, (that i could find online
In this one, the setting is Horowitz's play 'Mindgame' in the west end where a theater critic is murdered the morning after the Opening Night, after she writes a horrid review and Anthony himself becomes police's prime suspect! What's fascinating is Horowitz actually has written a play by the same name, but no death associated with it in real life, (that i could find online
matoula's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mlynes's review against another edition
4.0
The best of the Hawthorne books and my favorite Horowitz since House of Silk. Cleverly written with lots of digs at the publishing industry. Ingenious plot, layered characterization and a satisfying conclusion.
christinaoh's review against another edition
4.0
This was, as usual, a riveting read, equivalent to a typical Agatha Christie for surprises at the big reveal.
Interesting that the first person thanked in the Acknowledgements is the author's therapist. Author says it was an uncomfortable book to write and this reader guesses that the plural adopted sons in the story might be related to one of the issues worked through.
Interesting that the first person thanked in the Acknowledgements is the author's therapist. Author says it was an uncomfortable book to write and this reader guesses that the plural adopted sons in the story might be related to one of the issues worked through.
wyattlangstraat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
jemimamc's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
saremaines's review against another edition
4.0
Twist of the knife is an addition to the Hawthorne and Horowitz series that was a new perspective and gave me hints of Hercule Poirot vibes.
The book tied in theater and utilized the main character as being a suspect. While Hawthorne and Horowitz have an unusual dynamic, this book strengthened how readers view them as a team. This book also shed more light on Horowitz’s internal monologue.
I truly enjoy that Horowitz is slowly unraveling the mystery that is Daniel Hawthorne. I cannot wait for the 5th book.
The book tied in theater and utilized the main character as being a suspect. While Hawthorne and Horowitz have an unusual dynamic, this book strengthened how readers view them as a team. This book also shed more light on Horowitz’s internal monologue.
I truly enjoy that Horowitz is slowly unraveling the mystery that is Daniel Hawthorne. I cannot wait for the 5th book.