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The Cuckoo's Calling
480 pages, 2014
The celebrated supermodel Lula Landry's tragic death has been ruled a suicide by the police, but her brother, John Bristow, suspects foul play. After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, private eye Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as it is. He has only one client and creditors are calling. He has also recently broken up with his longtime girlfriend and is now living in his office. Then Bristow walks through his door with an irresistible mystery: His sister's death must not have been a suicide. The case plunges Strike into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star boyfriends, and desperate designers—and into contacts that almost prove fatal. You may think you know detectives, but you've never met one quite like Strike.
In The Cuckoo's Calling, Robert Galbraith shows us the importance of persistence through his main character, Cormoran Strike. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Strike never gives up on his investigation. This teaches us to keep going, even when things get tough.
Galbraith's book encourages us to pay attention to the details. Strike's ability to solve the case is largely due to his keen observation skills. It's a reminder to us to be more observant in our daily lives, as it can lead to unexpected discoveries.
The Cuckoo's Calling explores the complexity of human relationships. The author shows us that people are not always what they seem, and that we should take the time to understand others better. This can help us improve our own relationships.
Through the character of Lula Landry, Galbraith gives us a glimpse into the life of a celebrity. The book shows us that fame is not always as glamorous as it seems, and it can often come with its own set of problems.
In the book, Strike is determined to find the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. This teaches us the importance of honesty and integrity. It's a reminder that the truth is always worth seeking, even when it's difficult.
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The Cuckoo's Calling reminds me why I fell in love with crime fiction in the first place.
Stephen King - Horror Fiction AuthorThe Cuckoo's Calling is a remarkable book. It's not just a great detective novel, but a novel that's great on every level.
Val McDermid - Crime WriterThe Cuckoo's Calling is a masterful mystery, packed with false leads, and brilliantly plotted.
Mark Billingham - Crime NovelistThe Cuckoo's Calling is a well-written detective novel. I couldn't put it down.
Ian Rankin - Crime WriterThe Cuckoo's Calling is a riveting read. I was hooked from the first page.
Peter James - Crime Novelist