Review: The Silkworm

Introduction

As a lifelong fan of J.K. Rowling, I was very excited when it was released that a book I had recently purchased, The Cuckoo's Calling, was revealed to have been written by the novelist in 2013. I read the book on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it, I love crime fiction. The promise of more novels following the cases of Cormoran Strike sent a flutter to my heart, so imagine my delight when The Silkworm hit shelves. 

The Plot

Behind the ambiguous title lies a fantastic story about a writer, Owen Quine, who is discovered murdered after being missing for two weeks. Like every crime novel, there are many stand out and suspicious characters that the protagonist, Strike, has to muddle through in order to find the killer. Rowling, under the pseud name of Galbraith, presents these characters in a true to life and often comical manner through the eyes of Strike or his assistant Robin. All this set against the turbulent backdrop of modern day London. 

The novels name drives from a fictional novel that the victim had finished and failed to publish before his death. The novel Bombyx Mori, meaning silkworm, features an unsavory and metaphorical depiction of the victims colleagues and family, used to reveal hidden secrets and issues to the public, and presenting each of the seven people featured with a strong motive for murder. 

It then follows Strike as he struggles with the opposing police investigation, lack of leads and issues with the Watson to his Holmes, Robin. 

Final Word: I really enjoyed this novel as well as its predecessor. When the next Cormoran Strike novel is released, I will be waiting! 

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