★★★★☆ With the reasonable amount of Suspense and the Unveiling of the Identity of the real culprit at the end of the book, I would state this book as one of J.K. Rowling’s good works.
Although, I won’t reveal the name of the murderer (as I don’t want to be entitled, “spoiler”). **laugh**
This novel isn’t actually a reminiscent of the great detective stories of “Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but you have quite a feel of Sherlock Holmes story in this novel.
I am also sure that the author was under constant pressure of the fact that her work might resemble to some of the earlier detective characters and the stories published in the past, which is apparent in the book.
Having said that, I don’t mean that J.K Rowling’s has matched the expertise of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Although I am very young, I also believe that it would have been better if J.K Rowling could have added some more scientific nuances to her work. Her pedantic missed the knowledge of modern science, innovation and dexterity.
I think the novel was quite straight forward and even Scotland Yard could have solved the mystery!! But still I would rate the book 4/5 as it was good to read.
I love the way in which all the mysteries are solved in this story and I even felt frightened at times(don’t know why).
Although, Cormoran Strike was the protagonist of the story but I liked Robin’s character more. Would love to read the next Cormoran Strike Novel in the row.
Regards
Nandini Goel