The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith - A 30-minute Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

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Cormoran Strike, a private detective ex-military is hired to investigate the death of the beautiful, famous and wealthy supermodel Lula Landry. Robin Ellacott's long-term boyfriend, Matthew, proposes on her first day to work for Strike as temp secretary.

Genres: Crime, Audiobook, Fiction

38 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2013

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Reviews

[Robert Berry · Rating 3 out of 5]

a British one legged private detectective I'd hired by her brother to find who pushed a super model over her highrise apartment deck.

[Karine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprisingly different story to the tales that we are used to from the author. I liken this to a modern day Raymond Chandler.

This is the story of Cormoran Strike, who has had a relationship end painfully and a career still waiting to start, taking on his first serious client. With the aid of his temp Robin, they manage to solve the crime and create a firm bond.

Looking forward to the next instalment!

[Fowad Ijaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Synopsis: Cormoran strike must find out who Lula Landry's killer it. It ends up being her brother, the one who implores Strike to investigate the murder in the first placeReview: Adequately written novel, interesting characters, and just enough in there to want to read the next installment. For example, will Robin and Strike ever hook up? Will Charlotte ever turn back up? Why does Strike owe money to his father? Etc. Only thing disappointing was finding out who the killer was supposed to be. Like, who in their right minds would go hire a detective if there was literally not a shred of evidence pinning him as the culprit.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. Enjoyable and likeable characters. Great descriptions of London.

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don’t think I will bother reading another in this series. By the end I really wasn’t interested in who had committed the murder. Put me in mind of a Micky Spillane books - good time fillers

[Marianne Burbank · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay but you wouldn’t know it was written by the great JK Rowling for whom Robert Galbraith is a pen name. Not in the same league.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

well written, but I believe that the story was dragged a bit too long. This could have been solved in at 200 pages, the book seemed to drag on and on after the 200 page mark. It is indeed completely different than the Harry Potter series.
All in all a book worth picking up if you are looking for a mystery to read. I am interested in seeing where she goes with the next book.

[Trevor Kew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great characters, particularly the detective, Cormorant Strike, who is truly memorable (not an easy feat in the cluttered world of famous fictional detectives). The premise of the novel was quite intriguing as well, although I felt that things dragged toward the middle as Rowling didn't really ratchet up the tension until right at the end. Overall, though, a good mystery novel with some outstanding elements. Perfect as an audiobook.

[Joni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overly long, but good character development and detail.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked her style of writing. It had a lot of twists and turns and you really didn't know "who dunit" until the very end

[Mich Michell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, engaging characters.