Face Blind: A Mystery

Maybe more 2.5. If it wasn't for the main character, it would be a 3. Very sorry but Gabe kinda sometimes got on my nerves. His decisions were so illogical that it made me get off the story. I know some people wouldn't mind this « I can't recognize faces but I still have this urge to pursue the killer! » mindset. I'll admit it goes well with this ethereal feeling that I didn't expect in this story. But, seriously, so many dumb decisions!

Another thing, but I think that's totally on me: his condition. I don't want to blur it as I'm not sure if it's a spoiler, so I'll say light spoiler?

I've had the feeling, when reading the summary, that Gabe was the suspect because of his condition and that the cops didn't believe in « blind face ». But no! He never tells people! Only at the end, in the epilogue!

Another thing that pissed me off: Gabe says that he never talks about his condition because people then sees him differently, wether as a mentally disabled person or as a liar. But when I've searched for it, I've seen that Stephen Fry and Brad Pitt also have it. The sad reality of life is that an illness or condition will always be more accepted when famous people also have it.

I know it's a novel and we sometimes need to turn a blind eye on illogical stuff, but really? A doctor note and the knowledge of « those actors also have it! » should have help him be more open about it. Oh well, like I said, it's probably more of a me problem.

Enough of the bad, now with the good: I love all the other characters! The twins relationship was sweet and the relationship between Luke and Ben was fun! I think I've continue reading just for them. I also liked Mira, but I wish a bit more for her. And I'll say that the mystery was nice.

So yeah. A long read, but still glad I've finished it.