Lethal White
Lethal White
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lethal White by Robert Galbraith involves private detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott investigating a crime triggered by a troubled man's claim of witnessing a child’s murder. While navigating their complex personal dynamics, they uncover hidden secrets and political intrigue. The story is part of the Cormoran Strike series and integrates themes of mystery and suspense.
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Robert Galbraith's Lethal White is widely appreciated for its intricate plot and character development, particularly of Strike and Robin. However, some find the novel's pacing slow and the length excessive. Overall, it engages readers with its complex mystery and evolving relationships but may challenge those preferring a brisker narrative.
Who Should Read Lethal White?
A reader who enjoys intricate plots, rich character development, and contemporary British settings will relish Lethal White by Robert Galbraith. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Girl will appreciate its blend of mystery, suspense, and psychological depth.
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Lethal White is the fourth novel in the Cormoran Strike series, written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, and it was published in 2018.
The title "Lethal White" refers to a rare genetic condition found in some animals, including horses, which plays a thematic role in the novel.
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Robert Galbraith, the pseudonym used by J.K. Rowling for this series, was inspired by Robert F. Kennedy and Ella Galbraith, a name Rowling had invented for herself in childhood.
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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