Cormoran Strike is back and how! Robert Galbraith is back on the block with his second novel, The Silkworm. Since, the success of The Cuckoo's Calling, expectations were high. And Galbraith does not disappoint.
Since the famous Lula Landry case, Strike's business has been looking up. But nothing more interesting than the marital vows of the rich cross his doorstep. Leonara Quine is a welcome change when she hires Strike to find and bring back her husband, a rather controversial author. Leonara is confident that her husband has taken off to some place for a few days; an old habit of his.
But could this time be a little more than that? His latest, yet unpublished novel threatened to defame some of the biggest names of the literary world and reveal a few secrets. And he disappeared after a rather public row with his agent. Could his manuscript be the reason for his sudden disappearance?
Galbraith builds an interesting web of mystery and traverses the literary world with ease. Strike, along with the eager and efficient Robin, takes every twist in the case in his stride, literally. The Cuckoo's Calling introduced us to a war veteran. The Silkworm gives us more than just a glimpse of his past. With characters from his past adding to the story line, we get a better insight into the man behind the coat.
An array of suspects, each with a secret, Charlotte's marriage, and Robin's turbulent relation with Mathew, The Silkworm also proves to be a study in human psychology. In parts gruesome and gory, the book pushes you to the edge of human darkness.
Since Sherlock Holmes & Hercule Poirot there has been a huge gap in the world of detectives. Cormoran Strike is becoming the iconic detective of our generation and filling the gap with his large stature.
A must read for all mystery lovers & looking forward to Strike's next case.
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