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Hatchet Hill by David J. Gatward
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.5
This was Gatward back at his best! I loved the vulnerability Gordy showed again in this book and learning more about her again. I couldn’t wait to find out what had happened and enjoyed how the investigation unfolded. Unlike some of Gatward’s other books where I’ve been able to guess the culprit, I wasn’t able to this time which is a big bonus for me.
The Black Loch by Peter May
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
After loving the Lewis Trilogy I was excited that a fourth book was added to the series. Sadly I was left disappointed - while I enjoyed some of the flash backs to Finn’s childhood as it explained some of the previous plot points, I found the story quite slow-moving and I didn’t like any of the characters. I had to really “push through” to finish the book. Overall, a bit disappointing.
The Tasting Menu: A Short Story by Stuart MacBride
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Despite liking Macbride’s other books, when The Twist was revealed in this story I found it completely ridiculous and couldn’t bring myself to read any more of it!