Kat

Felt definitely slower than the first book. All the bickering about the bones. Also the end felt a bit middle-book-like...

Still a fun and easy read but yeah, didn't feel as drawn to it as to the first one.

This had me completely captivated after the first third. I was thinking there was more behind it. Something rather paranormal (had been going in completely blind) but the reality of it all was way more devastating than anything paranormal could have been.

So much politics and diplomacy... Also didn't help that I had read the first two books 10 years ago! 🙈

I thought I'd never finish this!! I kept falling asleep the second half of book. Not sure if this was because I wasn't able to knit while reading it because it was not as good as the first half. Anyway it felt dragged out and I didn't want to continue reading.

The story was right up my alley after all it included Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper.

But all in all it didn't bring me joy...

As it has so many good reviews though, it might be a me-problem... 🤷🏻‍♀️

I know it's not for everyone but I still like King's writing style. I enjoyed this immensely! It has exactly the right pace for me. Not too slow and did not in the slightest feel dragged out.

I heard a lot of people complain they didn't like the character of Hodges but for the typical bored, unable to function without his job, retired cop he was very likeable to me.

Also many people complain about King's portrayal of Jerome and Holly and maybe I'm as oldschool as King but I couldn't see it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

So yeah liking this a bunch and definitely wanna continue the series!