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Career of Evil

Robert Galbraith
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Career of Evil

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Robert Galbraith

Career of Evil

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1000L

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Super Short Summary

In Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith, detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott are targeted by an unknown killer seeking revenge. A severed leg sent to Robin leads Strike to suspect figures from his past, including a vindictive ex-stepfather and former military acquaintances. As their investigation unfolds, Robin's personal and professional lives clash while Strike races to unveil the killer's identity.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

284,725 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robert Galbraith's Career of Evil continues the Cormoran Strike series with a dark, gripping narrative. Critics praise its complex plot and character development, particularly the evolving dynamics between Strike and Robin. However, some find the pacing uneven and the violence graphic. Overall, it is seen as a strong addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Career of Evil?

A reader who enjoys Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith likely enjoys gritty, character-driven crime thrillers. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, who appreciate dark, intricate plots and morally complex characters, will find this book captivating.

4.3

284,725 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1000L

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