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Snow
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Given the profession of the murder victim and the nature of his injuries, there was little doubt in my mind where this story was going so I just settled in for the journey and hoped to enjoy some great writing. Apart from some lovely snow-covered landscape and some memorable descriptions of characters - as Inspector Strafford notes, they seem like actors in costume ready to walk on stage and description is confined mainly to their looks, we learn little of their inner selves - I found it all a tad underwhelming. The main message I took away is that the Catholic Church in Ireland in the last century has much to answer for and I knew that already. Not a book I would particularly recommend.
With thanks to Faber via NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.
With thanks to Faber via NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC.
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July 15, 2020
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July 15, 2020
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July 18, 2020
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Jul 18, 2020 12:25PM
Great interesting review, Sue. I'm looking forward ot reading this one. :):)
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Thanks, Peter. I'll look forward to reading your Irish take on this one.
Nice review, Sue. I took this with some trepidation because I'm running into diminishing returns with Banville/Black. I suspect I may feel as you do, but I'm trying not to prejudge.
Thanks, Sid. I hope I haven't spoiled it for you and others, perhaps I was just feeling a bit jaded yesterday.
You certainly won't have spoiled it, Sue. It's possible Banville will wow me again (as he did with Ancient Light), but it's more likely that I'll agree with you, I suspect. I'll let you know.
Good review, SueLucie! I was disappointed, too.
Agree completely and said the same in my review. The nature of the murder and identity of the victim gave the story away immediately.
