Zoo City

I really, really liked the South African style and the matter of fact way that things were said. But less than half way through, I just found myself bored. There was no real hook that caught my attention and I decided my time would be better spent elsewhere.

Cool, dark, and gritty. Great concept, strong characterization, and uncommon setting, with potential for a series involving the same character(s). But what's the deal with glowing four-star reviews? I mean, it it's glowing, how can it possibly be any less than five stars? Yes, I can see some problems, though fairly minor (I would have expected to learn more about the Zinzi's brother's death, for example). But I'll give it five stars, if only in protest against the inexplicable practice of giving only four stars with a perfectly positive review.