On a grand scale, this book was really good. The characters were thoroughly explored, themes were established well and the storyline was brilliantly done. I initially thought that it got into the story a bit quickly and the shock at the start was the beginning of a downfall. I was wrong. It was shock, after shock after shock...
I found this book on a Kindle recommendation list. Yes, I read these books on my kindle - so I'm not ashamed to admit it!
Characters:
My favourite character was Roderick. He seemed the most twisted and iconic - the most intriguing and warped. He was the most explored character yes, but between him and Lachlan - he was my favourite.
Themes:
My favourite theme was the interpolated narrative. I loved the way the story was told through scenes, the trial, various different kinds of story. The narration was very different throughout each one and I believe that this was the greatest aspect of it (not to mention the gory descriptions of death)
Storyline:
The ending was so emotional. I'm not gonna say what it was because I know some people still reading it. I am gonna say that there was a certain level of belief that this would happen but always that hope that it wouldn't. I kind of felt pity towards Roderick and after that I couldn't go back on the emotion. Please forgive the novel for it.
Verdict:
I give this book 8/9
100% for characters: The perpetually changing view of the characters you get is something that makes everything conflict everything else in the novel.
100% for themes: I think both the narrative and the descriptions of the murders were the greatest things about it.
2/3 for storyline: Would've liked it to be a little longer and maybe a less shocking and more emotive - but that's just me.
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