Editorial: “The Cuckoo’s Calling” review with SPOILERS

by · November 3, 2013

SPOILER ALERT: The editorial is filled with spoilers from The Cuckoo’s Calling. The end will be spoiled! The killer revealed! The mystery ruined! The climax quoted! In short, do not read on if you’ve not finished Cuckoo’s Calling. SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS!!!

Previously, our editorialist, hpboy13, provided a spoiler-free editorial on his thoughts of the latest book by author JK Rowling, or should we say “Robert Galbraith.” However, in this editorial, hpboy13 shares his thoughts on the comparisons of The Cuckoo’s Calling villain and some other Harry Potter villains like Barty Crouch, Jr. and Tom Riddle. He states:

Jo does not do one-dimensional villains who are evil “just because.” Rather, she delves deeper into their psyche.

There is also some discussion on Crouch’s house, the victims, and tying up some of the loose ends. Be sure to head over to The Three Broomsticks and check out this in-depth analysis of The Cuckoo’s Calling now.