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2011 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Novel
I found Cater very good at his depiction of Australiana, and I am disappointed that what could have been such a good story was marred by the extremely unprofessional unheralded scene changes (some occurring even in mid paragraph). At first I thought it must have been an error in printing or publishing, however it soon becomes clear the format is deliberate. If his intention was to differentiate his style from the mainstream (and mostly talented) writers, he has certainly achieved this.
One should be required to think while reading suspense/thriller/mystery, however line of thought should be directed toward plot outcome and character appraisal rather that constantly having to calculate where one is.
Unfortunately, while I am constantly on the look-out for good Australian suspense/thriller/mystery fiction, I found this work bothersome and tiring. I would not purchase another of Carter’s works without first sampling to ensure it follows at least a fathomable format.
I also found some of the sub-plots finished unresolved. Example: the heroine’s fixation to right a wrong done to her in the past that, in the end, remains unresolved.
Disappointing, Alan Carter, such a pity for what could have been such a great read.
Genre: Mystery
One should be required to think while reading suspense/thriller/mystery, however line of thought should be directed toward plot outcome and character appraisal rather that constantly having to calculate where one is.
Unfortunately, while I am constantly on the look-out for good Australian suspense/thriller/mystery fiction, I found this work bothersome and tiring. I would not purchase another of Carter’s works without first sampling to ensure it follows at least a fathomable format.
I also found some of the sub-plots finished unresolved. Example: the heroine’s fixation to right a wrong done to her in the past that, in the end, remains unresolved.
Disappointing, Alan Carter, such a pity for what could have been such a great read.
Genre: Mystery
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