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Career of evil

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The80sweregreat · 25/10/2015 12:42

Downloaded on day of release as I like the two main characters and wanted to find out if Robin finally ditches the dreadful Matthew.
I did enjoy it - at least the author didn't go on too much about Cormoron's leg this time and I did find it easier to follow than the Silkworm.
A bit far fetched that Strike has turned out as well as he has really - with his background its a wonder he didn't end up behind bars himself.
I do enjoy her books though - I hope there is a book four soon. What did others think? ( read a few reviews and mostly positive)

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The80sweregreat · 28/10/2015 20:30

Hmm, i bet they ruin it ! Cuckoo is a fairly complicated plot for TV, lots of chat and loads of characters. I can think of a few they will cut out ( lulas real mum for starters! ) who would play lula?
They didnt do a great job of the casual vacancy..

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RumAppleGinger · 28/10/2015 19:40

I guess we'll find out pretty soon as apparently the BBC are dramatising The Cuckoo's Calling. I have a decent picture in my head of what 'my' Strike looks like but cant think of an actor who fits it.
Although she's not brittish I always picture Deborah Ann Woll as Robin.

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The80sweregreat · 28/10/2015 08:27

I liked the Cuckoos calling. Silkworm not as much as i know nothing about Jacobean revenge fiction! This was a good 3rd inslalment. I wonder who would play a good Cormoron on film?
Robin let me down a bit at the end though!

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BlueBrightFuture · 27/10/2015 20:17

Waiting for the Kindle price to come down a bit. I liked the 2nd book but did not think the first one is all that great to be honest. Anyway looking forward it.

RumAppleGinger · 27/10/2015 20:12

Just finished it. Nearly missed my stop on the way home I was so gripped by the final chapters.

I'm really enjoying this series. This was the best so far in my opinion.

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The80sweregreat · 25/10/2015 13:41

Yes, we hear more about Robin's past.

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hackmum · 25/10/2015 13:38

I've just finished it. Cracking read - couldn't put it down.

Yes, Robin's terrible secret is revealed.

JasperDamerel · 25/10/2015 13:31

I haven't read it yet. I can't afford to buy it, so am waiting for my turn with the library copy. Is Robin's terrible secret revealed in this one?