My opinion : 

I thoroughly enjoyed the opening chapters of the book, which did a fantastic job of setting the nautical atmosphere and introducing the main characters. The banter between Mollock and Ghost was especially engaging and added a lot of charm to their dynamic. While I appreciated the sidekick-like approach to Mollock’s role, I must admit I was ultimately quite disappointed by the overall experience. The pacing was slow, largely due to the disjointed nature of the events, the messy language, and the fact that the murderer was barely mentioned throughout the story.

When the culprit was finally revealed, it was someone who had barely registered throughout the story, which diminished the impact of the twist. I would have preferred if this character had been more actively involved in the narrative, allowing the final reveal to feel more justified. In fact, by the time the murderer was identified, I could hardly recall the character, and I don’t believe this was due to a lack of attention on my part. The motivations behind the murders also felt somewhat underdeveloped, though they did carry a certain realism. Despite these shortcomings, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the broader story, and I would consider reading more from this author, especially due to the engaging dynamic of the Ghost-Mollock duo, who were a real highlight.