Sometimes there are books that are meant to be books, and other times there are some that fit a movie/show platform more than being a novel. We're going to walk through my journey into the foggy, Victorian London streets of Stalking Jack the Ripper.
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Normally I start with what I love in a book before getting into what I wasn't a fan of, but I'm going to save the good stuff to the end. Now, what did I not like about this book? It was predictable, particularly with the identity of Jack the Ripper. I was disappointed that I figured it out so easily; the real identity of such an infamous murderer has still not been discovered in reality so I would've appreciated it if I was taken through more twists and turns to uncover his identity in the novel. Some moments felt forced by the pacing, I think that the book should've been a little longer to incorporate other points in the Ripper case that would've made the pacing and plot even more interesting.
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What did I love? The characters were all written very well. Even though I didn't like the pacing, I also enjoyed it a little bit due to the interactions of the characters. The villain was easy to guess but the person was written so well that I forgave it. The plot itself is very good and the writing is exceptional. Another great thing is that even though I wish more of the Ripper case was addressed, it was done in such a respectful way that I greatly appreciate.
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Stalking Jack the Ripper is very good but I think it would've been better as a show on tv like if Ripper Street had a baby with the Alienist. The narrative felt like I was reading a tv show that wasn't finished yet; it's pacing and plot fits more with the way shows are shot and I think if it were on tv it would be one of the greatest crime mystery shows on air. But despite all my rambling, I did enjoy Stalking Jack the Ripper. I think it's a good book that everyone should give a chance to read. I will definitely be reading the sequel, can't wait to see what happens more with the characters!
4/5⭐️