I was looking forward to reading "All the Colours of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker, as judging by the reviews this was going to be an epic read. Unfortunately, I think I must have read a different book to other readers as it just didn't work for me.  

I believe the main problem lies in the writing style, it's verbose. The descriptions are lovely and sometimes beautiful but, for me they overtook the story and prevented me from sinking into it.

This book is a long one with 600 pages and pacing issues. Don't get me wrong I love a slow burn but this was painfully slow in the middle and if I'm honest, a chore to get through.  

The chapters are short, and being a long book there are 261 of them.  I usually like short chapters as they make the pace feel faster, but it just added to the confusion, with changing POVs each chapter and time jumps. 

I did enjoy the beginning of the book and it did all come together at the end.  However if I'd have known it was more literary drama rather than being listed as mystery/thriller I wouldn't have picked it to read.

Thank you Orion Publishing for providing me with an ARC to read and review