Rain Dogs
Rain Dogs
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Northern Ireland • 1980s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty, Detective Sean Duffy investigates a mysterious death of a journalist in a locked room at Carrickfergus Castle. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Northern Ireland, the narrative follows Duffy as he navigates political tensions and local challenges to uncover the truth behind the journalist's untimely demise.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Adrian McKinty's Rain Dogs is praised for its atmospheric setting and compelling plot. The protagonist, Sean Duffy, is engaging and complex, enhancing the narrative. Some critiques highlight occasional pacing issues, but the combination of humor and tension generally captivates readers. The blending of historical context with mystery is particularly well-received.
Who Should Read Rain Dogs?
Readers who enjoy Rain Dogs by Adrian McKinty would likely be fans of gritty, atmospheric crime fiction. They appreciate complex characters and intricate plots, similar to those in Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus series or Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad novels. These readers enjoy novels rich in setting and morally ambiguous scenarios.
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Novel • Fiction
Northern Ireland • 1980s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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