And dare I say....magical??? ;-)
Cormoran Strike and his loyal assistant/partner Robin Ellacott are back again in the third novel from this pseudonym for JK Rowling, still riding high from the success of their two previously successful cases - and cognizant of the Police Force's annoyance at being bested by a one-legged detective. When a serial killer is on the loose and Robin is sent a body part, Cormoran's radar goes up and there are four possible suspects - all with connections to Cormoran's somewhat convoluted past. As they follow up clues, danger persists, attacks occur, and past history is revealed (trigger alert here for assault victims). Robin proves an invaluable help to Cormoran, and her on again, off again relationship with fiance Matthew is still a rub, for both of them (and me too - not sure about pretty boy Matthew....). The language here might be coarse, but this is the underbelly of London we are talking about, and Galbraith certainly knows how to write in local vernacular, gov. I loved the dialogue!! I would like to know the background on Shanker's nickname for Strike though - Strike - match - burner maybe????
This is a long book but worth the read in the end. I thought I knew who the killer was - about three times. Ha!!!! I don't think you necessarily have to read the first two books - but why wouldn't you when they are so fun to read? Cormoran's interesting upbringing, current situation, relationship with the police, and his ability even as a scruffy amputee with a bad attitude, to continually date the most beautiful (if dull) women, do actually make him endearing. I do agree with another reviewer that once you notice it, it becomes annoying that Cormoran always orders fish and chips and the ladies only order salad (although, Robin broke down and ordered a chippie in this book!!!!). I do like a curmudgeonly main male character - he's gruff, he's tough, and he's a softie at the same time.
Now, off to the library (sorry, Sally, I am on restriction from buying this month!!) for Book 4 - Lethal White. Gotta find out what happens after that cliffhanger -yes, I do!!!!!!!!!
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