One sentence summary
“The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith is a crime novel featuring private detective Cormoran Strike, who investigates the apparent suicide of a supermodel.
Book genre
Mystery, Thriller, Detective Fiction
Main topic of the book
The main topics of the book are the apparent suicide of supermodel Lula Landry, the investigation by private detective Cormoran Strike and uncovering the truth behind her death.
Key ideas
- Private Detective Cormoran Strike: Cormoran is a private detective and ex-military security operative, who uses his expertise in the military and his contacts in London’s criminal underworld to investigate cases.
- Lula Landry: The supermodel, who’s death has been classified as a suicide, but her brother suspects that she was murdered.
- Uncovering the truth: Strike goes head to head with the powerful media empire of Lula’s adoptive family, as he solves the case.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Introduction:The book begins with Strike’s narration of his new case to investigate a supermodel’s apparent suicide. Strike is struggling financially, and this new case gives him the opportunity to make some money.
- Investigations Begin: Strike begins his investigations with the help of his assistant Robin, as they uncover some surprising details about Lula’s personal life and her adoptive family.
- Mystery Deepens: Strike’s investigations lead him to some shocking revelations that threaten to expose a powerful family and its secrets.
- The Truth Revealed: Strike solves the case, proving that Lula was murdered and exposing the person responsible.
Key takeaways
- The book is a crime novel with Detective Cormoran Strike as the hero.
- The story shows how Strike solves the apparent suicide of supermodel Lula Landry with the help of his assistant Robin.
- Strike’s investigations reveal secrets that powerful families don’t want exposed and a mystery that is bigger than just one case.
- The book is a great example of a compelling and thrilling detective novel.
Author’s background and qualifications
Robert Galbraith is the pseudonym of J.K. Rowling, the famous and successful British author of the Harry Potter book series. She also wrote two other books in the Cormoran Strike novel series, “The Silkworm” and “Career of Evil”.
Target audience
This book is suitable for people who enjoy mystery, thrillers and detective fiction.
Publisher and first publication date
The book was originally published in the United Kingdom by Little, Brown in April 2013.