Big Sky
Book description
'The stand-out read of the summer. It's a masterclass in brilliant writing and whether you've read the earlier books in the series or not, you'll enjoy it.' Independent
'Like all good detectives, he is a hero for men and women alike.' The Times
'Laced with Atkinson's sharp, dry humour, and…
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1 author picked Big Sky as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In Big Sky, Kate Atkinson manages to create a wonderfully engaging cast of characters, each with a life of their own. Everyone in her books has a personality, they are memorable, and they are there for a purpose.
Even the aging dog, Dido, who is dragged around with our hero, Jackson Brodie, has a presence. Dido is used to show a flicker of humanity in Jackson’s carefully sketched son, Nathan, the perfect bored teenager, the roller of eyes, the yawner. Atkinson’s trademark humor is threaded throughout.
This book contains several nasty, complex plots, and in the middle of them,…
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