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kathispathi 's review for:
Slow Horses
by Mick Herron
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was incredibly slow. It took over half the book for the action to really kick in, and by then, the constant POV shifts made it hard to stay engaged. It felt like just as things were getting interesting, the plot would stall again.
Speaking of POVs… this is a prime example of a male author writing female characters questionably. There are three female perspectives, one of which is young and attractive and the other two are middle aged. Those two keep staring at themselves in the mirror, worrying about aging and their looks. Really? 🙄
Not a favorite, unfortunately. 2.5/5
Speaking of POVs… this is a prime example of a male author writing female characters questionably. There are three female perspectives, one of which is young and attractive and the other two are middle aged. Those two keep staring at themselves in the mirror, worrying about aging and their looks. Really? 🙄
Not a favorite, unfortunately. 2.5/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Hate crime, Racism, Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Murder