Review by Kdbuck4 -- Pancake Money by Finn Bell
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Review by Kdbuck4 -- Pancake Money by Finn Bell
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4 out of 4 stars
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Pancake Money is a fictional novel by Finn Bell. It is a crime/thriller novel that also examines the fundamentals of good and evil. The book does contain some suspenseful and graphic scenes that may not be suitable for a younger audience. I would highly recommend this book to those interested in criminal profiling, action, and suspense. There are themes of religion, cultural traditions, and forensic psychology running throughout the book along with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Bobby Ress is a young homicide detective who lives in Dunedin, New Zealand with his wife and daughter. Bobby has spent a little more than a year working with his partner and mentor, Pollo Latu, and the two have become good friends. While Pollo relies on intuition, what he calls his “knowings”, Bobby is far more academic, preferring to understand the criminal motivations. Despite their differences, the two make a good team and bring out the best in each other. When they arrive on scene one night to find a dead retired priest, badly beaten, they quickly realize that they are up against something quite different. From the very beginning, events continue to unfold that make them both question the drivers of evil. As they work the case, more bad things continue to happen, leaving the two detectives in a constant struggle to both catch up and come to terms with terrible things lurking just below the surface.
To catch the murderer, both men must deal with a number of colorful local characters and a number of surprises. There is a strong Maori presence in the country that both compliments and contrasts the equally strong religious presence. In this case, the two worlds collide, leaving both Bobby and Pollo chasing figurative shadows throughout the book. On top of it all, Bobby struggles with the stresses his job brings to his personal life. His daughter has agoraphobic tendencies and he worries that the world he brings home with him will in turn further destroy hers.
The book is wonderfully written and the characters are well developed. I was surprised at my quick attachment to Bobby and Pollo and found myself worrying for their well-being often. The complexities of the book help shed light on a number of interesting cultural and religious views without overshadowing the story. The book gains momentum as it goes, and by the end I could not put it down.
This book was professionally edited and no flaws were found. Considering this along with the story quality, I would rate Pancake Money 4 out of 4 stars.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Pancake Money is a fictional novel by Finn Bell. It is a crime/thriller novel that also examines the fundamentals of good and evil. The book does contain some suspenseful and graphic scenes that may not be suitable for a younger audience. I would highly recommend this book to those interested in criminal profiling, action, and suspense. There are themes of religion, cultural traditions, and forensic psychology running throughout the book along with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Bobby Ress is a young homicide detective who lives in Dunedin, New Zealand with his wife and daughter. Bobby has spent a little more than a year working with his partner and mentor, Pollo Latu, and the two have become good friends. While Pollo relies on intuition, what he calls his “knowings”, Bobby is far more academic, preferring to understand the criminal motivations. Despite their differences, the two make a good team and bring out the best in each other. When they arrive on scene one night to find a dead retired priest, badly beaten, they quickly realize that they are up against something quite different. From the very beginning, events continue to unfold that make them both question the drivers of evil. As they work the case, more bad things continue to happen, leaving the two detectives in a constant struggle to both catch up and come to terms with terrible things lurking just below the surface.
To catch the murderer, both men must deal with a number of colorful local characters and a number of surprises. There is a strong Maori presence in the country that both compliments and contrasts the equally strong religious presence. In this case, the two worlds collide, leaving both Bobby and Pollo chasing figurative shadows throughout the book. On top of it all, Bobby struggles with the stresses his job brings to his personal life. His daughter has agoraphobic tendencies and he worries that the world he brings home with him will in turn further destroy hers.
The book is wonderfully written and the characters are well developed. I was surprised at my quick attachment to Bobby and Pollo and found myself worrying for their well-being often. The complexities of the book help shed light on a number of interesting cultural and religious views without overshadowing the story. The book gains momentum as it goes, and by the end I could not put it down.
This book was professionally edited and no flaws were found. Considering this along with the story quality, I would rate Pancake Money 4 out of 4 stars.
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