The Cuckoo's
Calling by J. K. Rowling/"Robert Galbraith” is a good read. This has a
good plot, great atmospherics and fluid grace of tightly constructed prose. It
is a quick read to too, from the point of view of accessibility and flow. I felt fine after
spending my weekend chunks with it.
Story is about
death of supermodel with an interesting family background. Our Private Dick
comes in three months after the event in a scenario where the case has been declared
as suicide. In a classical detective genre scheme, the detective has been given
enough quirks and an eager though bright
secretary. The investigation proceeds through various stages towards gradual
clarity and a reasonably satisfying climax.
Rowling is a great
story-teller and creates a compelling yarn. She creates good scene with
interesting details. Her description of alleys and ultra-rich homes is detailed
and lends the story an air of believability. The chapter where Cormoran Strike,
our detective, interviews the designer Guy Some is replete with fascinating details and eccentricities of the fashion
world.
I think,
character of Cormoran Strike will take one or two more installments to get its
full flowering as a comprehensively itched character. He has all the
ingredients-Questionable but interesting pedigree (illegitimate son of a major
rockstar), physical deformity (one leg blown off in Afghanistan) and troubled
family life. This crumpled genius is staple of many characters of the genre. Where
Rowling lacks is establishing the genius of the detective. He rarely comes out
with gems of deduction. These character need a bit of flamboyance of when they
start dazzling with their brain power along with the hubris of cramped gloom
that they carry. Strike here is thorough
and delivers the goods but appears more diligent then genius.
Over-all as I
said in the beginning. A goodread.
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