Review by MamaW -- Pancake Money by Finn Bell
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Review by MamaW -- Pancake Money by Finn Bell
[Following is a volunteer review of "Pancake Money" by Finn Bell.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Pancake Money by Finn Bell was an unusual read for me, although it held my interest bizarrely. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars due to how the author approached a trauma sensitive subject area that was covered. It was well written material. I was bothered while reading with s for z in so many words. It is taking place in New Zealand so, it is totally appropriate. There is no lack of drama in this disturbing adventure mystery thriller book. The author keeps the reader enthralled by constant adventure of things happening and evolving.
I appreciated the religious history that was touched on so oddly in this book. The knowledge of the “Catholic” punishments of olden times was impressive. This book is only for adult mature readers due to the graphic violence and disturbing content is my recommendation. I liked the danger and intrigue that was utilized in the book regarding such a tempermental subject of sexual abuse and misconduct. The trauma sensitivity issue was addressed in many subtle ways not just in the cop’s protocol, panic attacks of a little girl, sexual indecent behavior, death, or community reactions.
The social element described in the book was very interesting involving the “Maori” community. The author's spin on the knowledge of family dynamics imparted was quite intriguing to me. The characters’ interactions with the different elements of the story was definitely interesting. It was not just another typical cop story with “Ress” and “Pollo” as partners. “Ress’” family's way to maneuver things around to be able to spend time together and trying to keep a sense of normalcy was a heartwarming routine. Communities as in this book can have a “gang” or “mafia” mentality of handling situations and being a big integrated family.
I liked the psychological connotations included throughout the book. I was drawn into questioning myself during the reading to what would I do or how would I react to something or another. Behaviors have reasons or motivations behind them going back to thinking subtly of trauma sensitivity. It is a book that keeps the reader reading wanting answers to ever evolving problems.
Pancake Money is most definitely a different type of dramatic psychological mystery worth reading. It proved to sensationally delve into a difficult disturbing subject matter and yet end above board so of speak. I disliked the subject area personally. Although in reading the book, I found it was handled quite well.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Pancake Money by Finn Bell was an unusual read for me, although it held my interest bizarrely. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars due to how the author approached a trauma sensitive subject area that was covered. It was well written material. I was bothered while reading with s for z in so many words. It is taking place in New Zealand so, it is totally appropriate. There is no lack of drama in this disturbing adventure mystery thriller book. The author keeps the reader enthralled by constant adventure of things happening and evolving.
I appreciated the religious history that was touched on so oddly in this book. The knowledge of the “Catholic” punishments of olden times was impressive. This book is only for adult mature readers due to the graphic violence and disturbing content is my recommendation. I liked the danger and intrigue that was utilized in the book regarding such a tempermental subject of sexual abuse and misconduct. The trauma sensitivity issue was addressed in many subtle ways not just in the cop’s protocol, panic attacks of a little girl, sexual indecent behavior, death, or community reactions.
The social element described in the book was very interesting involving the “Maori” community. The author's spin on the knowledge of family dynamics imparted was quite intriguing to me. The characters’ interactions with the different elements of the story was definitely interesting. It was not just another typical cop story with “Ress” and “Pollo” as partners. “Ress’” family's way to maneuver things around to be able to spend time together and trying to keep a sense of normalcy was a heartwarming routine. Communities as in this book can have a “gang” or “mafia” mentality of handling situations and being a big integrated family.
I liked the psychological connotations included throughout the book. I was drawn into questioning myself during the reading to what would I do or how would I react to something or another. Behaviors have reasons or motivations behind them going back to thinking subtly of trauma sensitivity. It is a book that keeps the reader reading wanting answers to ever evolving problems.
Pancake Money is most definitely a different type of dramatic psychological mystery worth reading. It proved to sensationally delve into a difficult disturbing subject matter and yet end above board so of speak. I disliked the subject area personally. Although in reading the book, I found it was handled quite well.
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Pancake Money
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