This book has been out for a few months now, but I finally got around the reading it and wanted to share my thoughts.  The Casual Vacancy is the first "adult" novel by J.K. Rowling, famed author of the Harry Potter series.  Now, don't be confused by me saying it is "adult".  I just mean it's geared more towards adults as opposed to children.  Does that make sense?

I hadn't read any reviews online and had no expectations.  Although I absolutely loved the HP series, which I only recently read, I didn't know how Rowling's writing would translate to an older audience.  I applaud her branching out and trying something new.  Let's be honest, she could retire and have more money than she could ever spend!  

  The Casual Vacancy is set in a small town and at the start of the book, one of the town council members dies ...