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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
A trend I've noticed in Georgette Heyer's books - the inevitable engagement of two people days after they first meet.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There was a fair bit of unnecessary repeating exposition, and things were perhaps a bit too obvious by about 60% of the way through, but I enjoyed it.
It's interesting to peruse reviews of this book. Yes, the upper-crust-caught-in-a-haunted-country-mansion thing is a cliche, but Heyer did it first. This is like the Ramones of cozy mysteries. Great dialogue, good plot, not much surprise in the end. A solid historical artifact, recommended for fans of the genre.
Another reviewer said this was "grown up Nancy Drew with Agatha Christie elements". That is THE perfect description of this book. And it's very fun. If you like Nancy Drew. Or Agatha Christie. By no means is this some great literary work but it's fun and witty and there is enough of a mystery to keep you interested. I'll definitely be picking up a few of the other Heyer mysteries to read.
Heyer writes such vivid characters and can balance an ensemble cast to perfection. I can rarely resist loving every word.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed this book. I read it last summer so don't remember the details. I liked the writing style and it made me want to read more by this author (at least her mysteries and maybe historical fiction). I was glad to see a large collection of Georgette Heyer's books at my libary.
Every now and then you just need to read something light and easy. This fit the bill--without being stupid or annoying. Yes, I figured out the answer to the mystery early on, but it was still an enjoyable read.
What a lark! If you were under the impression that I wouldn’t be enamored by this spooky, Scooby-Doo, quintessentially cosy crime, then you don’t know me at all.