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What can I say, just brilliant.....
I have to start my review with that Kate Atkinson is one of the most versatile, gifted writers of our generation. Finally, after having a long break we are... READ MORE
Brilliant
I have really missed Jackson and feared he would have lost some of his charm but no worries there. Story expertly crafted with the endearing touch of humo... READ MORE
Exploitation Exposed!
Hands up, I hadn't read a Jackson Brodie before. I had watched the TV series though so there were bits in his back story I knew but most of it is filled in... READ MORE
Dark and gritty but joyful
Thank you so much to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book at Waterstones Barnet!
This book was a sheer joy. Kate Atkinson is my favourite auth... READ MORE
Hoarded greedily for holiday treat- witty, darkly humorous and sardonic
You know when you have been saving a special box of chocolates/bottle of wine for a special occasion? This is what Big Sky was like for me in that I manage... READ MORE
Synopsis
Jackson Brodie, ex-military police, ex-Cambridge Constabulary, currently working as a private investigator, makes a highly anticipated return, nine years after the last Brodie, Started Early, Took My Dog.
Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village in North Yorkshire, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son Nathan and ageing Labrador Dido, both at the discretion of his former partner Julia. It’s a picturesque setting, but there’s something darker lurking behind the scenes.
Jackson’s current job, gathering proof of an unfaithful husband for his suspicious wife, seems straightforward, but a chance encounter with a desperate man on a crumbling cliff leads him into a sinister network - and back into the path of someone from his past.
Old secrets and new lies intersect in this breathtaking new novel, both sharply funny and achingly sad, by one of the most dazzling and surprising writers at work today.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9780857526106
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 240 x 162 x 34 mm
- Weight: 592g
Customer Reviews
View allBrilliantly original!
In this latest case Jackson Brodie is back. Like all good detectives he must do what he does best.
This is a story full of drama. Tensions rise, with plen... READ MORE
Such a treat!
Firstly, thank you to the lovely Alison for this very early and very special review copy!
It was an absolute delight to read from start to finish.
It made ... READ MORE
A Great Read.
Another great book from Kate Atkinson.
In this novel Jackson Brodie is back and there is lots going on for him to get his teeth into. Brodie is juggling hi... READ MORE
Sublime
I actually listened to this as an audiobook.
It's all Kate's fault. Not Atkinson (though I'[ll come to her in a moment), no I mean Kate of the For Winter ... READ MORE
As good as the previous books
If you loved them then you will love this new book. In fact in one way it was better. It was funny all the way through. Just laughed & laughed. Good to cat... READ MORE
Just a joy to read
I bought my copy of this book and listened to the audio version via a subscription service.
It's all Kate's fault. Not Atkinson (though I'[ll come to her ... READ MORE
Jackson is back
So pleased that the long wait for Jackson Brodie is over. I really enjoyed this book. I love Kate Atkinson’s characters- a very satisfying read!
Brilliant
Loved this book so much had to go back and order the 4 that came before this one and start at the beginning brilliant really enjoyed it x
Not her usual standard
Got to page 286 by which time I was bored by the whole thing
Got fed up with the characters doesn't flow some woman got murdered some guy nearly falls off ... READ MORE
Puerile Drivel!
Possibly one of the worst books I've read (suffered) for a long time.
A waste of space on the bookshelf!
Given what is very relevant problem today i,e. modern day slavery, due to what could only have been due to minimal research and effort a good opportunity w... READ MORE
Unsatisfying
I found this book deeply unsatisfying. It employs a very lighthearted, jokey style which, for a story about paedophilia and woman-trafficking, feels very o... READ MORE
Fun
A fun Jacks
Kaon Brodie book , satisfies. A good read , strong characters , I am a fan so 4 stars ..... couldn’t rate it five but almost , it’s a fun read ... READ MORE
Slightly Underwhelmed
I'd heard so much about this author and her book reviews so I was excited to be reading one of her books.
Yes it was an enjoyable read but not as captivati... READ MORE
Big sky
As always an enjoyable read from this author. Funny but with twists along the way to keep you on your toes.
moira
funny sad moving love Jackson Brodie wonderful read
Great
Great read!
Disappointing
I've persevered with this book - making myself carry on reading it. I have got just over a third of the way through and have given up.
The long and wear... READ MORE
Easy read
Enjoyed the book but didn’t feel that it gripped me. Story was a bit predictable but I like Kate Atkinson style of writing.
Great novel
One for the Kate Atkinson fans. This did not disappoint. So good. Highly recommend.
Still Brodie after all these years
Jackson Brodie is back: after a hiatus of nine years, Kate Atkinson has made a welcome return to her much-loved private detective in Big Sky.
In her writin... READ MORE
Disappointed
Books are always a personal preference. I was disappointed. The storyline depended on a number of what I thought were extreme coincidences, which for me sp... READ MORE
Big Sky : Big joy
KA’s detective / soldier / middle aged stoic is back. Jackson Brodie finds himself at the centre of human trafficking, whilst dealing with an unpredictable... READ MORE
A brill read
In this miserable weather an excellent book can lift your spirits . Absolutely loved Jackson Brodie’s new story . Kate Atkinson has lost none of her charm... READ MORE
Big sky
Kate atkinson does it again! She makes another great book about jackson brodie. I won't be adding any spoilers to this review
Big Sky , Kate Atkinson
Dreadful. Gave up reading it after persevering for 50 pages. My wife tried reading it and gave up sooner than me.
Kate Atkinson does it again
I love Kate Atkinson novels and her latest didn’t disappoint.
Witty and fun, while keeping you guessing it’s a read that is hard to put down. Brodie had ... READ MORE
A deconstructed stream of tropes
Maybe it's me, but I struggled to just over halfway and could wade no further. Yes, maybe it is a paean to modernist sub-culture literature but I failed to... READ MORE