My Book Reviews

A charming and amusing read. I can sense the love for the Norfolk Broads and admire the knowledge about sailing. The characters never came to life to me, maybe one - described as a bimbo - I do have a sort of image of a person like that. The plot was well made, red herrings and all, like the genre requires. I'm a bit of a puritan, I always try to use one point of view in what I write, in this book it's mainly DI Tanner's view, but a view times it jumps to another person. It probably will not bother other readers. Described police procedures are not always like they are in real life, but again it probably will not bother other readers who read this. This will not win the Booker Prize, but it is a nice book to read on the beach or such.

  I did like to read this book, never saw the TV series about Jackson Brodie. It took me some time to get used to all the different characters, there are quite a lot. The point of view changes all the time. Jackson Brodie is said to be the main character, but I see him more as a catalyst. I loved the chilled humour, the cynism and the self-mockery most of these character are doing. The plot, or rather plots, was well constructed. All in all a good relaxing read in the sunshine, next to a swimming pool or on the beach. Four stars well deserved.