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Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus, #1) by Ian Rankin.
This was my first taste of Inspector Rebus, but it most definitely won't be my last!
Rebus is not an unusual character. He has his strong points which I found to be in enduring until the case is solved. At the same time he's a vulnerable person with weak points. Weak points caused by something in the past he's trying desperately to forget or at least cram into a closet and lock it shut forever.
The first little girl goes missing and later is f ...more
This was my first taste of Inspector Rebus, but it most definitely won't be my last!
Rebus is not an unusual character. He has his strong points which I found to be in enduring until the case is solved. At the same time he's a vulnerable person with weak points. Weak points caused by something in the past he's trying desperately to forget or at least cram into a closet and lock it shut forever.
The first little girl goes missing and later is f ...more
Set in Edinburgh, 1985, this is the first novel featuring Detective Sergeant John Rebus. In the tradition of flawed detectives, he is divorced and has a stilted relationship with his daughter, Sammy and a distant one with his only brother, Michael. Living in a flat, his mattress on the floor and books piled all around him, Rebus is a rather grumpy character who both drinks and smokes too much. Leaving the army (specifically the SAS Special Assignment Group) he has had a breakdown before joining
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Feb 04, 2014
Leslie
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4 stars or 5 stars... I am still deciding. One thing is sure - once I got to a certain point in this, I literally could not put it down! I read this entire book in one large devouring gulp.
Ian Rankin introduces Inspector Rebus in this book. Rebus is a man haunted by his past. A very well paced book that takes you through the dark streets of Edinburgh. It moves at a leisurely pace and races to an excellent climax. The characters are well etched out. You will love exploring the dark side of Edinburgh through the eyes of Ian Rankin.
A lot of the book went into Rebus’s character development and setting up his world for sequels. The murder mystery seemed to be second priority. I had a hard time getting into the book but I’m glad I understand Rebus better now as I have a few more books in the series in my TBR.
Nov 04, 2013
Miss M
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