Book Review: The Cuckoo's Calling 

I don't read too many crime/mystery books, but I've been wanting to check this one out. It just sounds so intriguing!

Strike is in no way suffering from PTSD, he reflects on his time in the army with fondness, this is stated within the book when is reflecting on his turbulent relationship with Charlotte.

Thanks for the recommendation - I picked up this book and have read it. Fantastic! Thank you

I just finished the Silkworm and I really enjoyed it! I love Robin.

Just finished this book yesterday. It was really an enjoyable read! Really loved Strike as a character and Robin really managed to bring out the best in him. The ending was a bit weird but still brilliant! 8/10

Read this after watching this review. when i checked back i think the review is spot on. so thanks

I read Lethal White, really nice book 💛

Like the way you share.

Strike isn't suffering from PTSD in the book? Or at least I did not recognise any signs of it. Yes he has only one leg but that is not the same thing as PTSD. PTSD is a mental illness not physical.

I just about to finish this novel while i discover 5 of its last pages were missing😢.

I'm a big fan of this and the silkworm. I really enjoy the relationship between strike and robin. I would say more but I think any bit of information could lead to a big spoiler. Quick question-have you read the amazing adventures of kavalier and clay? You should if you haven't. It's one of the best books I've ever read.

Becks just thought you would like to know that you can now watch the BBC TV series of Cuckoo's Calling on RU-vid free of charge. All 3 episodes are there as well as the first episode of the Silkworm, which has just been down loaded. Here is a link to the first episode.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ayE4DdbQWtQ.html

Yes, Robin is such a great character! I thought the mystery was rather standard, but it was still a really interesting read. I think The Silkworm is even stronger, possibly because you are already familiar with the characters and you get so much more background on them, including Robin.

I loved the book

I really enjoyed this book too! I loved the shopping scene with the green dress, Robin is awesome! I also just bought the Silkworm and I can't wait to read it :)

Who wrote the books?

I'm reading the book its a pretty good book to read

I enjoyed the Cuckoo's Calling a lot. I'm reading the Silkworm right now and I think I like it more.

Just finished the Cuckoo's Calling, overall, very good. In my opinion, the book was consistent with other J. K. Rowling books, but a little better in everything. The story had a great start and finish, with a dragging middle. Characters were all interesting and well written. But I'm wondering if anyone else found themselves trying to catch red herrings, as opposed to the actual murderer, or am I the only one? Well I do know I'll be reading the Silkworm as soon as physically possible.

I am dying to read this book, Awesome review :D

Sweet review. This is as good a place as any to start JK Rowling . Thanks for the recommendation

I really liked the book BUT I read it right after the awful piece of crap that was The Casual Vacancy... So I'm not sure if it didn't benefit from that. I'll be reading The Silkworm soon and I guess we'll find out.

C. Strike is fair, thorough & unrelenting in his investigation. To me Robin is the best character (I didn't like anyone in JKR's previous book TCV), but I didn't think a whole lot of her choice of boyfriend. Also, there's another sidekick character vs crime named Robin (Batman series). I just wished RG (JKR) had used another name for his (her) heroine. How soon are you gonna read The Silkworm? I haven't yet. There's a lineup of requests in for it at the library. (-: I heard the Strike series is gonna be longer 'n HP. Given a choice, I'd prefer JKR write more books about the Wizarding World than somewhat better than average modern mystery novels. How do you feel about that?

I haven't read this yet..but when it was revealed it was JK I'm really surprised and bit hesitant picking it up I might as well give it a shot I like mystery/crime novels although I'm no good at it myself haha