![]() The story is a sensational (and too elaborate one): a serial killer is kidnapping and then killing young girls in Edinburgh. Unfortunately, this story is as large as practically any Rankin has written but the presentation here is rushed, often skimming speedily along on the surface, and there are many bits he could linger over at considerably greater length (not the least of which is the resolution, as the aftermath of events that have been extraordinarily traumatic for Rebus' family is barely touched upon). Most of the Rebus novels that have followed have had considerably more heft. The possibility that a series might develop around this character is there, but the John Rebus that is introduced here is a character whose life-story and lingering pains and hurts all impact on a single case: it seems more the culmination of a career than a beginning.įor all its ambition Knots and Crosses is also a surprisingly thin book. Knots and Crosses is the first John Rebus book. ![]() Knots and Crosses is the first John Rebus novelī : some good writing and ideas, but too hurriedly presented, and too simplistic. ![]() ![]() ![]() General information | our review | links | about the author Trying to meet all your book preview and review needs. ![]()
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