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A review by shreyas1599
Death of a Messenger by Robert McCaw
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I coincidentally started reading this book on my trip to Hawaii. Overall impressions are that it’s a fast-paced novel with some level of character development. Anyone who reads a lot of plot-driven crime fiction could’ve predicted the ending and the events that lead up to the ending. Some examples.
When Koa is having a discussion with the chief and someone reports bad weather conditions at the observatory => there’s going to be a high-speed chase or a tense rescue in the end.
All the suspects don’t fit the bill and the only suspect not given a proper look - Masters.
The astronomy data that would later prove to be evidence plus the book about scientific. Isn’t too hard for the reader to guess what was going to happen.
I don't see these as grave shortcomings but nonetheless these guess-able pieces warrant a mention.
Some things I liked:
1. Lots of information on the Hawaii-an culture and the efforts to preserve their heritage.
2. The usage of Baxter to depict racist behaviour and his comeuppance (well not entirely but enough to satisfy a reader)
On the scientific explanations provided to justify parts of the story, I’m not entirely sure or competent to justify the veracity of the claims.
Overall, a fast-paced novel with a decentish plot. Curious to see how the rest of the series unfolds.
When Koa is having a discussion with the chief and someone reports bad weather conditions at the observatory => there’s going to be a high-speed chase or a tense rescue in the end.
All the suspects don’t fit the bill and the only suspect not given a proper look - Masters.
The astronomy data that would later prove to be evidence plus the book about scientific. Isn’t too hard for the reader to guess what was going to happen.
I don't see these as grave shortcomings but nonetheless these guess-able pieces warrant a mention.
Some things I liked:
1. Lots of information on the Hawaii-an culture and the efforts to preserve their heritage.
2. The usage of Baxter to depict racist behaviour and his comeuppance (well not entirely but enough to satisfy a reader)
On the scientific explanations provided to justify parts of the story, I’m not entirely sure or competent to justify the veracity of the claims.
Overall, a fast-paced novel with a decentish plot. Curious to see how the rest of the series unfolds.