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mikaiten's review against another edition
3.0
Another great book in this series. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first, as I found it dragged on a bit long, but I'm glad we're finally learning a bit more about the children's past. Looking forward to reading the next one. :)
christieb123's review against another edition
4.0
This was delightful. I forgot how light and entertaining this series was. It's written in a Jane Austenish style, and I would forget it was a more modern book until the narrator would throw in modern satirical references.
amibunk's review against another edition
4.0
I can't quite envision what my life would be without the literary golden nuggets of advice from Miss Agatha Swanburne found inside The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place. My favorite from this particular installment is "To be kept waiting is unfortunate, but to be kept waiting with nothing interesting to read is a tragedy of Greek proportions." From such a true statement I can only conclude that Ms. Swanburne and I would be excellent friends if we ever had the chance to meet.
In addition to the part Ms. Swanburne plays in this novel, I have to say the narrator was delightful and Ms. Penelope Lumley (as always) was a decided favorite with me. The children themselves were as innocently amusing and charmingly wild as the first volume. I quite dote on them.
If you haven't read this series you are really missing out. This middle-grade, spoofy series set in Victorian England hits all the right buttons for me: humor, gentle satire, adventure, and a comedic mystery all in one.
In addition to the part Ms. Swanburne plays in this novel, I have to say the narrator was delightful and Ms. Penelope Lumley (as always) was a decided favorite with me. The children themselves were as innocently amusing and charmingly wild as the first volume. I quite dote on them.
If you haven't read this series you are really missing out. This middle-grade, spoofy series set in Victorian England hits all the right buttons for me: humor, gentle satire, adventure, and a comedic mystery all in one.
luisasm's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, funny, well written. A mystery for little kids, but enough historical references and inside jokes for older readers to enjoy. Strikes me as a really good book to read out loud.
hedgielib's review against another edition
3.0
A little too melodramatic for my usual taste but I keep picturing kids I would love to give it to.
pifferdiff's review against another edition
5.0
Violet and I both adore these books - fantastic vocabulary and an intriguing ongoing storyline!
cara_p's review against another edition
3.0
As with the first book, this was really fun (and funny). The audiobook narrator's version of Lady Ashton was a bit too irritating for me. I know she's shrill, but it was worse than she had to be. Margaret wasn't great either.
But overall, the storyline and the developing mystery not only of the Incorrigibles' origins, but Penelope's was really intriguing and I can't wait to see what part Simon might play in the future.
But overall, the storyline and the developing mystery not only of the Incorrigibles' origins, but Penelope's was really intriguing and I can't wait to see what part Simon might play in the future.
izumisano's review against another edition
3.0
I like this one much better than the first one. I think she got into the rhythm of the story.
amandawije's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed getting back into this world! Cute installment and ready for the next one!