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Strike (2017): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2017– · Starring Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger
About the tv series
A war veteran turned private detective and his new assistant take on the case of a model's fall from a balcony.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe series follows the novel's plot closely and keeps the personal story of the two leads.
Read or watch first?
The books are long and detailed, a pleasure for readers who like to follow the clues.
What the book gives you
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
A satisfying, character-driven mystery set in London, with a detective you quickly come to care about and a well-hidden solution.
Who will like it: Crime fans who like a slow-building case with a sharp, down-to-earth private detective.