📖 Overview
Robert Galbraith is best known as a United States Navy serviceman who received the Medal of Honor during the Philippine-American War. His acts of extraordinary heroism and gallantry during combat at El Pardo, Cebu, earned him this prestigious recognition.
Born in 1878 to Scottish immigrants in Brooklyn, New York, Galbraith began his military career in the US Navy before the Spanish-American War. He served in multiple conflicts throughout his military career, including World War I, before retiring as a quartermaster third class.
During his civilian life, Galbraith worked as an inspector in the textile industry and later lived in Oceanside, New York. He passed away in 1949 and was laid to rest at Long Island National Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished military service.
Note: There appears to be confusion with another Robert Galbraith, who is the pen name of author J.K. Rowling. The information provided relates to the Medal of Honor recipient Robert Galbraith.
👀 Reviews
Readers recognize Robert Galbraith as the pen name of J.K. Rowling and often approach the books with high expectations from the Harry Potter author.
Readers highlight the complex character development of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott, the intricate plotting, and the detailed London settings. Many cite the natural dialogue and relationship dynamics between the main characters. Some readers mention they prefer these books to Rowling's other adult fiction.
Common criticisms include the books' length, slow pacing in middle sections, and detailed descriptions that some find excessive. Several readers note the later books in the series become too long. Some reviews mention struggling with dark themes and graphic violence.
Ratings across platforms:
Goodreads: Average 4.2/5 across the series
Amazon: 4.4/5 average
The Silkworm: 4.1/5 (23,000+ ratings)
Career of Evil: 4.3/5 (25,000+ ratings)
Troubled Blood: 4.4/5 (18,000+ ratings)
The Ink Black Heart: 4.3/5 (12,000+ ratings)
📚 Books by Robert Galbraith
The Cuckoo's Calling - Private investigator Cormoran Strike investigates the suspicious death of a supermodel in London while dealing with his own personal and professional challenges.
The Silkworm - Strike delves into London's literary world to solve the murder of a controversial novelist who disappeared after writing a manuscript filled with poisonous characterizations.
Career of Evil - When a severed leg is delivered to Strike's office, he and his assistant Robin Ellacott must unravel a case connected to four people from Strike's past.
Lethal White - Strike and Robin investigate a case involving blackmail, murder, and political secrets after a troubled young man shares a childhood memory of witnessing a crime.
Troubled Blood - Strike and Robin take on their first cold case, investigating a female doctor who vanished without trace in 1974.
The Ink Black Heart - Strike and Robin pursue a complex investigation involving an online animator's murder while navigating the dark world of social media and anonymous cyber abuse.
The Silkworm - Strike delves into London's literary world to solve the murder of a controversial novelist who disappeared after writing a manuscript filled with poisonous characterizations.
Career of Evil - When a severed leg is delivered to Strike's office, he and his assistant Robin Ellacott must unravel a case connected to four people from Strike's past.
Lethal White - Strike and Robin investigate a case involving blackmail, murder, and political secrets after a troubled young man shares a childhood memory of witnessing a crime.
Troubled Blood - Strike and Robin take on their first cold case, investigating a female doctor who vanished without trace in 1974.
The Ink Black Heart - Strike and Robin pursue a complex investigation involving an online animator's murder while navigating the dark world of social media and anonymous cyber abuse.
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