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A review by historyofjess
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a really fun read. It's basically a typical Sherlock Holmes/Agatha Christie-style mystery that just happens to be set in a fantasy world. The characters are incredibly engaging (especially the investigator, she's incredible) and, while I initially questioned the choice of the viewpoint character, but as the story progressed, I really liked being in his head because I found his questioning of his own abilities to be really compelling.
I would love to go back to this world and solve another mystery with these characters. It was a really fun time.
I would love to go back to this world and solve another mystery with these characters. It was a really fun time.