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kazofbooks 's review for:
End of the Vine
by Acton Manning
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was an ARC that I read through BookSirens. The story holds a lot of merit and does have an interesting plot. Our main character has a history in vine and that just so happened to be the main theme of the murders. However the main character comes across almost Gary Stu like as the only one who can piece the case together and get the bad guy. In other words it is pretty much like any run of the mill police story. I hope that should I continue to read this author, there will be more character development that explores the characters flaws other than just his boss not liking him.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol