The Silkworm, by Robert Galbraith Monday December 22nd 2014

The Silkworm, by Robert Galbraith Monday December 22nd 2014

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Silkworm" by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K Rowling) for its twists, turns and tale.

Robert Galbraith writes an adult crime fiction returning with Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott, his assistant.  There is so much pent up sexual tension to their relationship.  It is great to see Robin's emotional responses throughout the novel.

The structure is classical detective/crime fiction providing clues along the way.  There are so many possible suspects that may have a motive in the murder of Owen Quine an author. What makes this book so credible is the author's insight into the publishing industry.

This book is also full of potentially distasteful sexual exploitations that may have some of her Harry Potter followers cringing at J.K. Rowling's creativity.

I love the fact that Robert Galbraith is the author of this book.  This appears to be another joke up her sleeve.

The quotes at the beginning of each chapter are so appropriate and are worth revisiting as you conclude each chapter. 

There appears to be moments of homage to other famous novels.  There are a few connections to the brutality of "American Pyscho" by Bret Easton Ellis.

This series of "Cormoran Strike" books will make terrific movies and I cannot wait for the third instalment.

A good read.

Overall: 7.5/10