Review: Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is the fourth in the Rivers Of London/Peter Grant series ... I liked it better than the third, the suspicious deaths which might, just might, involve paranormal activity keep coming and the action really picks up here. We delve into magic architecture (with a mixture of real and imaginary architects referenced), plus we get to meet a Dryad and a Night Witch. DC Peter Grant is as goofy and loveable as ever, his magical practise is improving nicely under the tutelage of DCI Nightingale (he of the deceptively youthful appearance and mysterious wizardly past); and as for Peter's sidekick, DC Lesley May ... well, let's just say there's a big surprise coming.

And the icing on the cake for me is that it's all set around the Elephant and Castle in South London, a place I remember well from childhood. The Brighton Detention Centre at Hollingbury gets a brief mention as well, so I feel quite at home. Having said all that, I'm going to take a brief break from this series before going further - I just fancy a change of style. But it'll draw me back, of that I have no doubt!



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