Triptych
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Triptych 〰️
Triptych by Karin Slaughter
This was a wild ride from start to finish. I'm not usually one for crime novels (I think I bought it because I thought it was more of a thriller), but I'm glad I did. It was a great read. However, I admit that I didn't get into the book until part 2. The first part was so-so, and I didn't like part 1's MC (and after finishing the book, I had good reasons not to like him).
I loved John. I was confused when part 2 came, and it was a completely different story and MC, but it all made sense later. And then, when there were multiple POVs in part 3, it all came together into one coherent story.
I love the symbolism in the book's name, even if I had to look up what the hell a triptych was. But after a quick Google search, it made sense, not just because the book was divided into three parts. Just like a real triptych, not everything is as it seems. Symbolism! I love it.
The detail of everything, from medical to crime and more, was so well written that I feel like I have a better understanding of that part of the world that I am not a part of. It was easy to picture every gruesome detail happening.
If you are into crime and detective stories, this book is a great read. It's part of a series but reads as a stand-alone, just in case you don't feel like continuing the series. I may continue reading the series as I kind of feel invested in this author's work now. Also, it's a quick read, despite the page count. I would recommend this book. But be warned, it is not for the faint of heart.
