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A review by jstilts
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A riveting rural Australia murder mystery set in the vineyards of Mudgee that follows - let's call him a victim of crime - trying to navigate the worlds of Art and Wine to solve a murder rather than a detective duo. It's at times hard to root for the protagonist, but that's intentional - and the author carefully navigates that potential pitfall to throw doubt on their reliability as a narrator. It's more mystery than thriller, but definitely a page turner.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Gaslighting