I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself.
Title: The Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes
Author: David Handler
Publication Date: August 15, 2017
Genre: Mystery
Recommended If You Like: celebrity stories, mysteries about the rich and famous, tough wisecracking protagonists
The Book:
Stewart Hoag ("Hoagy") was once a famous writer, but now is a celebrity ghostwriter. When another once-famous writer seemingly resurfaces, Hoagy is tapped to write the story, but finds himself drawn into a murder mystery.
What I Liked:
Hoagy is a great character, with a great dog, surrounded by a unique and colorful supporting cast. It is easy to differentiate who is who, and to keep track of what is happening.
I really enjoyed the mystery aspect as well. It had a slow buildup that really worked, and a denouncement that was surprising but made sense.
Anything I Didn't Like?
The reveal felt a little rushed with the slow buildup that had preceded it. It still worked, but I would have liked Handler to have spent a little more time on it.
So...?
This was a unique, character-driven mystery that I definitely enjoyed.
No comments:
Post a Comment