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A review by sloreads_ca
Perfect Death by Helen Sarah Fields
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Perfect Death, the third book in the D.I. Callanach series, showcases the most significant character growth yet. While there were moments that elicited an eye-roll, the narrative was compelling enough that I didn’t find myself shouting at my car speakers or becoming so irritated that I was pulled out of the story. Ava and Luc have evolved as characters, presenting themselves with newfound depth and subtlety.
I’m not a fan of graphic violence or in-depth descriptions of awful things. Perfect Death almost put me over the edge a few times. It just teetered on the edge of being too much for me.
Detective Sergeant Lively provides great banter and perspective throughout. Even though he’s a side character, in Perfect Death, he becomes less flat, and I got to see more of what makes him tick.
Ava’s righteousness is really on display in this story. She bends so many rules, disregards orders and flouts regulations. I don’t understand how Ava can stand on her moral high ground while overlooking her actions. The source of most of my eye-rolling, Ava’s character has grown at a different pace than Luc’s.
I found it more of a police procedural than a thriller. While earlier books in the series made the tension snap, Perfect Death is blander. I didn’t catch a lot of foreshadowing or twists, and the mystery was quite linear.
The audiobook narration is fantastic. The accents were understandable but distinct. I can’t comment on their accuracy, but they were wonderful to listen to.
Looking ahead, I’m optimistic that the next book in the series will bring more growth for Ava, recapture the tension and pacing that made earlier books so gripping, and perhaps see Luc finally seeking the therapy he needs. These potential developments leave me eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the D.I. Callanach series.
Perfect Death, the third book in the D.I. Callanach series, showcases the most significant character growth yet. While there were moments that elicited an eye-roll, the narrative was compelling enough that I didn’t find myself shouting at my car speakers or becoming so irritated that I was pulled out of the story. Ava and Luc have evolved as characters, presenting themselves with newfound depth and subtlety.
I’m not a fan of graphic violence or in-depth descriptions of awful things. Perfect Death almost put me over the edge a few times. It just teetered on the edge of being too much for me.
Detective Sergeant Lively provides great banter and perspective throughout. Even though he’s a side character, in Perfect Death, he becomes less flat, and I got to see more of what makes him tick.
Ava’s righteousness is really on display in this story. She bends so many rules, disregards orders and flouts regulations. I don’t understand how Ava can stand on her moral high ground while overlooking her actions. The source of most of my eye-rolling, Ava’s character has grown at a different pace than Luc’s.
I found it more of a police procedural than a thriller. While earlier books in the series made the tension snap, Perfect Death is blander. I didn’t catch a lot of foreshadowing or twists, and the mystery was quite linear.
The audiobook narration is fantastic. The accents were understandable but distinct. I can’t comment on their accuracy, but they were wonderful to listen to.
Looking ahead, I’m optimistic that the next book in the series will bring more growth for Ava, recapture the tension and pacing that made earlier books so gripping, and perhaps see Luc finally seeking the therapy he needs. These potential developments leave me eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the D.I. Callanach series.