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4.0étoiles sur 5 Survival takes many forms, Sep 18 2007
Par J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: River of Darkness (Paperback)
The setting for this novel is a post World War I Britain: still reeling from the combined effects of war and the influenza epidemic of 1918.

A local family in Surrey has been massacred in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. Enter Inspector John Madden, a veteran of the trenches, who has lost his wife and young daughter to in the influenza epidemic.

This is Rennie Airth's debut novel, and provides an insight into the emotional after effects of war and personal loss together with an exploration of then contemporary psychiatric theory to try to understand, explain and predict the killer's behaviour.

Well developed characters and tight plotting make this an enjoyable, albeit suspenseful, read.

Highly recommended

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Ambitious river of tedium, Mai 26 2004
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This review is from: River Of Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
Rennie Airth's "River of Darkness" is an ambitious book. it wants to be a good psychological thriller while also being a good post World War I novel. Well, that fails. The psychology is sound, as the hero, John Madden, learns of what could be driving the killer. Madden is a haunted widower who is also scarred mentally from war. His love interest is also scarred in her own way, and she is also unconviningly forward with Madden. It seems so out of place. The history here is the best part. Airth does get the zeitgeist of 1920s Britain right. His characters, on the other hand, are flat and boring. The killer, who we meet early, is a one-trick pony. That really isn't interesting. Predictable maiden-in-distress as climax, and very predictable ending.
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2.0étoiles sur 5 A major disappointment, Avril 11 2003
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This review is from: River Of Darkness (Mass Market Paperback)
I'm sorry to say that I found River of Darkness to be a very disappointing, and totally predictable, thriller. The only mystery to me is how so many people can have enjoyed it. The failings are too many to all go into, so I'll stick to a few. Firstly, there are far too many characters introduced, all of whom are as well rounded as cardboard. The three exceptions are the leads: Madden, the detective, who is still trying to come to terms with the horrors of WW1. But even though the author has gone to the trouble of fleshing out Madden's background, the Detective still comes across as unsympathetic and totally unlikeable.
Of course, there's the mandatory love interest. An attractive doctor who sees more in Madden than anyone else does (including the reader)and they're promptly having sex soon after meeting (one of the worst written and gratuitous scenes ever put to paper). And finally, there's the villain, Angus Pike, who is introduced to us early in the story, just to get rid of any possiblity of a mystery. Pike likes slitting the throats of beautiful women. When he sees one he likes, he stalks them until he gets what he wants. Gee, I wonder what will happen when Pike sees the lovely Doctor? Could he stalk her and then make an attack, only to be stopped by Madden at the last moment? No, that would be far too predictable. Wouldn't it?
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Fine English Crime Novel
Well-plotted with romantic characters. Set after the First World War in rural England without being stodgy. Would make a great A&E Mystery mini-series.
Publié le Mars 28 2002 par Melissa D. Sheppard

5.0étoiles sur 5 River Of Darkness/A Friendly Favorite
I was captivated by John Madden of Scotland Yard, a damaged
veteran of WWI, the sinister killer and most especially Madden's
love interest, Dr. Helen Blackwell. Read more
Publié le Sep 3 2001 par friendly3220

5.0étoiles sur 5 Not your typical English Mystery
I have been reading mysteries for over 35 years and happened upon this one at Amazon.com through a book list recommendation. Read more
Publié le Aoû 17 2001

5.0étoiles sur 5 Excellent Mystery - Well Done
Superb characters, excellent atmosphere, and fine writing highlight this wonderful English mystery. The shadow of WWI hangs heavy over this story of psychological suspense and... Read more
Publié le Juil 6 2001

5.0étoiles sur 5 Buy This Book.
I bought this book because I was looking for something a little different from the action/suspense novels I typically read. Read more
Publié le Mai 29 2001 par Patrick M.

5.0étoiles sur 5 Surpasses Anything Else Published in 1999
This Debut is set in 1921 Surrey. When a family and their servants are killed in their home in the Surrey countryside, Detective Inspector John Madden of Scotland Yard is... Read more
Publié le Mai 17 2001 par P. Bigelow

4.0étoiles sur 5 Scary and refreshingly original
A combination of a 1920's British whodunnit and a serial murder psychological thriller? Descriptions of this book sounded too weird to be true, yet this is exactly what 'River of... Read more
Publié le Avril 28 2001 par AnnaKarenina

4.0étoiles sur 5 A wonderful tale
"River Of Darkness" deals with Inspector John Madden and his attempts to solve a series of brutal crimes that have been occuring since WWI. Read more
Publié le Avril 23 2001 par Phillip Schoppy

5.0étoiles sur 5 Wow!
This is so fine I don't know where to start. Superior to my other faviorite mystery writers: Thomas Harris, Colin Dexter, P.D. James, LeCarre. Read more
Publié le Avril 3 2001

4.0étoiles sur 5 Worthy of all the acclaim
River of Darkness was either a winner or a nominee for six mystery awards - Edgar, Anthony, Dilys, Peters, Barry and McCavity. It deserves all of that recognition. Why? Read more
Publié le Fév 3 2001 par Carol Peterson Hennekens

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