I really should have read this book a while back. Oh, well.
I'll be frank, the genius of the plot in itself was not extraordinary. It was much like many other crime novels. But that does not in any way take away from this fantastic book.
A Harry Potter fan would know better than anyone else, that J.K Rowling revels in turning the most insignificant detail into the missing piece in the puzzle. She did that constantly in the Harry Potter series and the same can be found here. And ultimately, isn't that what good crime fiction is about? The real magic lies in masking the missing link and all credit goes to the author for doing so successfully.
And it is not just about solving a mystery is it? The characterisation is brilliant. You can feel Strike and Robin as you read their point of view. And honestly, their team is excellent.
Now, a little about the story. A famous model, Lula Landry jumps to her death from the balcony of her posh apartment. The press goes crazy about the story presenting all sorts of theories.
However, the gorgeous model's brother does not accept her suicide. He is hell bent on proving murder and to that effect approaches Cormoran Strike. Strike's business had hit an all time low. While he believed the man to be deluded, Strike, supressing his conscience, accepts a double pay to investigate into the mysterious circumstances of Landry's death. Little does he know that he has accepted to indulge into a world where no one trusts anybody and by delving deeper into the secrets he is only putting himself in trouble. The story follows his investigation along with help from his amateur yet tactful temporary secretary, Robin.
This book is complete. It leaves you with a sense of satisfaction. While initially it is a slow read and does lack great quotes, when you finish the last page you do realise that it is indeed a beautiful book.
I'll be frank, the genius of the plot in itself was not extraordinary. It was much like many other crime novels. But that does not in any way take away from this fantastic book.
A Harry Potter fan would know better than anyone else, that J.K Rowling revels in turning the most insignificant detail into the missing piece in the puzzle. She did that constantly in the Harry Potter series and the same can be found here. And ultimately, isn't that what good crime fiction is about? The real magic lies in masking the missing link and all credit goes to the author for doing so successfully.
And it is not just about solving a mystery is it? The characterisation is brilliant. You can feel Strike and Robin as you read their point of view. And honestly, their team is excellent.
Now, a little about the story. A famous model, Lula Landry jumps to her death from the balcony of her posh apartment. The press goes crazy about the story presenting all sorts of theories.
However, the gorgeous model's brother does not accept her suicide. He is hell bent on proving murder and to that effect approaches Cormoran Strike. Strike's business had hit an all time low. While he believed the man to be deluded, Strike, supressing his conscience, accepts a double pay to investigate into the mysterious circumstances of Landry's death. Little does he know that he has accepted to indulge into a world where no one trusts anybody and by delving deeper into the secrets he is only putting himself in trouble. The story follows his investigation along with help from his amateur yet tactful temporary secretary, Robin.
This book is complete. It leaves you with a sense of satisfaction. While initially it is a slow read and does lack great quotes, when you finish the last page you do realise that it is indeed a beautiful book.
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