Review of Fault Line

[Mercy Udeokeke]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Fault Line" by N H N Hirsch.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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In the wake of the earthquake that had just occurred in San Diego, who would have known that the next story to hit the news would be the death of the mayor’s husband, Samuel Berkman, who is a wealthy real estate developer. His death had the city talking. To unravel the cause of his death, Bob Abramson, who recently moved into San Diego with his partner Marcus and had not yet passed his bar exams, was called to be part of the D.A. team in charge of the murder case. Suspects were interrogated, and many investigations were made, but there appears to be a missing clue. This missing clue could put all the other evidence together. It turned out that the missing clue lay in the unlikeliest place.
 
Fault Line by N H N Hirsch is a suspenseful and utterly gritty crime fiction book. The story is a perfect setup of a recognizable society, ranging from self-acceptance, stereotypes, ambition, love, and reputation. In a society where people dread stereotypes, self-acceptance is a fretful thing to do, especially considering one’s status and reputation. And if not taken care of, could lead to a fault line. The romance between Bob Abramson and Marcus was apparent yet conventional. I admire Marcus' unwavering support of his partner Bob throughout the book; even Jason admires them too. The plot is intelligently crafted, and the ending is thoroughly satisfying, leaving room for plenty of euphoria. At first, I wasn’t captivated, but as I continued to read, I developed a spiraling interest in the book due to the deeper psychology engraved in the book. The reveal at the ending was unexpected and striking, and it delivers in such a way that will have many going back to it. At the end of the day, we all tend to overlook certain fault lines.
 
My favorite character is Amy Berkman. This might sound a bit cliché, but Amy Berkman is a strong, self-disciplined, and ambitious woman. A woman who, even in the face of adversity and extreme distress, showed up and still did what she had to do The book might not necessarily center on this aspect of Amy Berkman, but I was able to grasp it. Somehow, while reading the book, I silently prayed that her political ambitions were not altered.
 
There was nothing I didn’t like about the book. The author did an outstanding job of spacing out information and avoiding immaterial information that might consequently overwhelm readers. The book has a rather conspicuous message, which is self-acceptance. Thus, I rate this intriguing tale five out of five stars.
 
The book was professionally edited. Though I found a few errors in it. The book is an enjoyable read that will leave readers guessing and still uncertain of who could have done it until the very end. I recommend this book to crime novel enthusiasts.

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[Ibrahim Hammed]

Your review is intriguing and skillfully written. I enjoyed the way you described the plot. Well done! You did a great job.

[Ogidor Chinasa]

This an interesting book. I like that Fault Line effectively incorporates self-acceptance as a central message and skillfully spaces out information to maintain reader engagement. The book's intriguing plot keeps readers guessing until the very end, making it a compelling read for crime novel enthusiasts. Great review here.

[Jimmy Cyprian]

All I can sense from your review is the concrete realism of the book. I guess the author must have really done a good job on that aspect. It's sad that it contains some errors in the end. Great review though!

[Prince Oyedeji Oyeleke Jayeola]

I appreciate the title of the book and it's cover page. From your review the book is suspense fill and woukd be am interesting one to read. Well-done.

[Nathaniel Sarah]

I completely agree with the reviewer's admiration for Marcus and his unwavering support of his partner, Bob Abramson. The mention of their conventional yet apparent romance adds a layer of authenticity to the characters and their relationship. The fact that even another character, Jason, admires them speaks to the strength of their bond. It's refreshing to see such positive representation in a crime fiction book.

[Laney K]

The strong woman character always interests me, along with crime novels! I believe I'd enjoy this book!

[Amy Luman]

We all have our faults, don’t we? While it is cliche, a strong female character can make or break a novel for me.

[Jane Honda]

Your description of the characters and their roles was awesome. The book seems to be very interesting to read. And sure I won't hesitate to add it to my library. Thanks for such an awesome reveiw.

[Uche Active]

The title of this book sounds like a movie I watched about San Andreas and Earthquake. It is strange that this one is about crime and investigation. Thanks for an amazing review.

[Anabel Mack]

This was a wonderfully written review. I've gotten a snip as to what happened in this book and it seems to be quite interesting. Nice work.

[Temi Book]

This is a wonderful review you’ve written. I enjoyed reading it. I wonder what the missing clue in all of this is. Also, I can’t seem to correlate fault line to what I read. I’m sure it will have some meaning.

[Favour Hillz]

The book may be suspenseful but I must say your review left me in suspense cos I want to know more about the book. Your review is captivating and you used the perfect words to express the book which I admire. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[Chee Amaka]

This book looks like an interesting book I would definitely love to read. I also admire the fact that this review I filled with suspense. Kudos.

[Chee Amaka]

This book looks like an interesting book I would definitely love to read. I also admire the fact that this review I filled with suspense. Kudos.