Review by RamaS_02 -- Duplicity by Fin C Gray
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Review by RamaS_02 -- Duplicity by Fin C Gray
[Following is a volunteer review of "Duplicity" by Fin C Gray.]
Duplicity is a novel about a dysfunctional family that rips apart at the seams. The McIntyre family consists of four people Tom, Alison and their children Daniel and Jenny. The novel centers around a fateful Friday where the strained relationship between Tom McIntyre and his son Daniel pushes things to the edge. This day is described in fragments, jumping between the past, present, and future. It shows the childhood that Daniel had and every significant moment that lead him down a path of convoluted ideologies. Fin C Gray spins his web slowly and meticulously. Every detail links to other points in time throughout the book.
From the gripping prologue Fin C Gray has your attention, your heart and adrenaline will start pumping preparing you for the rest of the shocking and disturbing novel. Its dark characters are very real, almost too real, and they reveal the dark truths of what can happen in the world. He shows how evil people aren't born evil, and how it can grow from a corrupted innocence. His description can tend to be graphic, and violence is riddled throughout the story. Although it is mainly a heavily toned narrative, it does have a few precious, heart-warming moments that are impossible not to crack a smile for.
You must be aware when going into this book that it has a lot of profanity. The characters are rough around the edges and are unapologetic for being so. This novel can be triggering to Muslims as it includes terrorism that has been pinned misguidedly on the religion making it controversial. It also isn't suitable for readers who are sensitive to substance abuse, sexual abuse, and extreme illnesses. It also has a few 'erotic scenes' none of which last very long and are often just hinted at.
What I loved about the novel was the jumping back and forth through time, so the events of the Friday were revealed at a slow burn. It was a great way to keep me hooked, as I wanted to keep reading to find out how the day ended. It was well written and edited, so, it leads from one moment to the next smoothly. The characterization of the main characters Daniel McIntyre and Tom McIntyre brought them to life. Fin C Gray emphasizes their faults highlighting their humanity. This makes them tangible and believable causing your heart to follow along with them and effectively frustrating you as they make their mistakes.
On the other hand, something that I didn't necessarily love was how much profanity there was, it sometimes took away from the meaning of what the characters were saying. However, you could say it expressed real humane feelings so it's subjective. But otherwise, there isn't anything that I really disliked.
After reading this novel I rate it 4 out of 4. It's well written and detailed. It flows well and addresses controversial ideas without the standard black and white approach; Fin C Gray adds dimension to the idea of good and evil. It's a thought-provoking read so I highly recommend it especially if you’re looking for a good crime/thriller novel.
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Duplicity
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Duplicity is a novel about a dysfunctional family that rips apart at the seams. The McIntyre family consists of four people Tom, Alison and their children Daniel and Jenny. The novel centers around a fateful Friday where the strained relationship between Tom McIntyre and his son Daniel pushes things to the edge. This day is described in fragments, jumping between the past, present, and future. It shows the childhood that Daniel had and every significant moment that lead him down a path of convoluted ideologies. Fin C Gray spins his web slowly and meticulously. Every detail links to other points in time throughout the book.
From the gripping prologue Fin C Gray has your attention, your heart and adrenaline will start pumping preparing you for the rest of the shocking and disturbing novel. Its dark characters are very real, almost too real, and they reveal the dark truths of what can happen in the world. He shows how evil people aren't born evil, and how it can grow from a corrupted innocence. His description can tend to be graphic, and violence is riddled throughout the story. Although it is mainly a heavily toned narrative, it does have a few precious, heart-warming moments that are impossible not to crack a smile for.
You must be aware when going into this book that it has a lot of profanity. The characters are rough around the edges and are unapologetic for being so. This novel can be triggering to Muslims as it includes terrorism that has been pinned misguidedly on the religion making it controversial. It also isn't suitable for readers who are sensitive to substance abuse, sexual abuse, and extreme illnesses. It also has a few 'erotic scenes' none of which last very long and are often just hinted at.
What I loved about the novel was the jumping back and forth through time, so the events of the Friday were revealed at a slow burn. It was a great way to keep me hooked, as I wanted to keep reading to find out how the day ended. It was well written and edited, so, it leads from one moment to the next smoothly. The characterization of the main characters Daniel McIntyre and Tom McIntyre brought them to life. Fin C Gray emphasizes their faults highlighting their humanity. This makes them tangible and believable causing your heart to follow along with them and effectively frustrating you as they make their mistakes.
On the other hand, something that I didn't necessarily love was how much profanity there was, it sometimes took away from the meaning of what the characters were saying. However, you could say it expressed real humane feelings so it's subjective. But otherwise, there isn't anything that I really disliked.
After reading this novel I rate it 4 out of 4. It's well written and detailed. It flows well and addresses controversial ideas without the standard black and white approach; Fin C Gray adds dimension to the idea of good and evil. It's a thought-provoking read so I highly recommend it especially if you’re looking for a good crime/thriller novel.
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Duplicity
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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