I loved Case Histories, and I was desperate to read this follow-up partly because I love Kate Atkinson, and also because the BBC have seralised the first three novels in the Jackson Brodie series (there are currently four novels, but I'm not sure if Atkinson is writing more) and I wanted to read the...
I loved the first book, "Case Histories". This one wasn't quite as good as the first one, in my opinion. However, I still really enjoyed it, and I recently started reading the third one, "When Will There Be Good News?". What can I say? I just really enjoy this author.
Comments: I really enjoyed Kate Atkinson's last book, Case Histories, which was the first to feature police detective Jackson Brodie. I couldn't put it down, I liked how she brought all the threads together, and I looked forward to reading her again.The events in One Good Turn take place over just a...
Multi-threaded crime thrillerHave you ever seen a painting that has so much detail in the background that the main subject becomes almost invisible to your eye? Have you ever listened to a piece of music that has so many intricate harmonies that the melody becomes obscured? Either way, try to imagin...
True, Case Histories was a clever, fun mystery, but I've been mysteried out for years. I suddenly found myself in the mood for light and clever and One Good Turn made a fortuituous arrival at my house. Exactly what I wanted. Characters so miserable they couldn't help but be based on real life. A bit...
I read this while traveling for business, something I don't recommend, by the way. Consequently, my only note at the time was "fabulous". No doubt I meant it, but it doesn't help me now.
I loved this book. It was much more tightly plotted than the first book, featuring multiple points of view with quirky, interesting characters, witty dialogue, and a satisfying conclusion. This time I did not figure out the ending before I got there. Ably narrated by Steven Crossley. The style remin...
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