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A review by leandrathetbrzero
The Examiner by Janice Hallett
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Actual Rating: 4.5
I was both excited and nervous about Hallett's total reliance on mixed media to tell a story. I love when a book can incorporate purposeful mixed media, and I had been meaning to try Janice Hallett for quite some time! I just wasn't sure if she would be able to pull it off with this premise.
Once I was acquainted with each character - the six students; the instructor; and those reading through the transcripts of text messages, digital diaries and emails - I was gripped by the mystery at hand. Not only are we trying to figure out if a murder has even occurred, the whodunnit takes the backseat to a more pressing question: 'Done to whom?' There are a handful of twists in this mystery thriller, and one that had me absolutely reeling!
Is the ending completely bonkers? Yeah, I thought so. But by that point, I was along for the ride!
I was both excited and nervous about Hallett's total reliance on mixed media to tell a story. I love when a book can incorporate purposeful mixed media, and I had been meaning to try Janice Hallett for quite some time! I just wasn't sure if she would be able to pull it off with this premise.
Once I was acquainted with each character - the six students; the instructor; and those reading through the transcripts of text messages, digital diaries and emails - I was gripped by the mystery at hand. Not only are we trying to figure out if a murder has even occurred, the whodunnit takes the backseat to a more pressing question: 'Done to whom?' There are a handful of twists in this mystery thriller, and one that had me absolutely reeling!
Is the ending completely bonkers? Yeah, I thought so. But by that point, I was along for the ride!