After reading literally tens of thousands mysteries throughout my life, I kept seeing the same recycled plots reused over and over again. I despaired of ever being truly surprised by a mystery again. Until I read Strange Pictures.
This book is a mystery that slowly comes together piece-by-puzzling piece. Each individual’s tale has its own conclusion. At the end of the book, the tales come together beautifully to reveal an overarching story. The book uses drawings that must be untangled to discover the mysteries’ clues. They are both visual and logical puzzles, which challenge the reader to process the book differently than a regular mystery plot.
I had great fun reading Strange Pictures. I highly recommend it to any mystery reader—but especially to those who feel there are no original stories left. 5 stars and a favorite!
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperVia for providing me with an advanced review copy.