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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Dying Light (Logan McRae #2) in Books

Feb 6, 2020

Dying Light (Logan McRae #2)

Stuart MacBride | 2006 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

8.3

(4 Ratings)

Book Rating

A successful return of this gritty Scottish police procedural.

I feel I could just copy a lot from my review of the first book in this series; Cold Granite. This was like tuning in to the second series of a program you liked and they haven’t changed much - thankfully. We still have a gloomy atmosphere but this time we are facing an arsonist and a dog killer so still horrific on the crime front. We have a police investigation, some internal politics and a bit of banter. All feels very BBC post 9pm drama and I loved listening to Steve Worsley’s narration in the audiobook version.

We do get a lot more of DI Steel in this book and this is welcome as she’s a vivid character. Can’t wait for the next season oh wait book I meant next book……….

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Kirsten Myra Edwards (303 KP) rated The Girl on the Train in Books

Feb 2, 2020

The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller

7.6

(173 Ratings)

Book Rating

Loved the book it it kept me hooked for the entirety.

I loved the way you saw the story from everyone's point of view. Each chapter opened a new door on the memories that Rachel couldn't quite remember, even if the chapter wasn't hers.

Throughout you hope that things didn't end the way they do.

The only bad bit I found was the ending due to the suspense throughout once you worked out the killer it had a bit of a drag. It also had such a dull end which is a shame as a whole the book is fantastic and kept me gripped. This is my personal opinion on the ending as I have spoken to others who loved it so maybe it's like marmite: you either love it or hate it.

Still minus the end it's a five star thriller.