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grumpy_dragon_48's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
helenh's review
4.0
Got a copy of this book prior to publication (won it in a contest), and am very glad I did! Janet Dawson skillfully waves a mysterious tale while giving her historical mystery fans a delightful look at days gone by, when traveling by train -- in this case, the California Zephyr -- was a relaxing, comfortable experience. That, however, doesn't stop someone from taking exception to one of the passengers, and once again Janet McLeod, the "Zephyrette," i.e., hostess aboard the west-bound, San Francisco train is called upon to uncover a murderer. Which she does, in fine fashion.
The glimpses of passengers and train personnel are well developed, and interspersed with the fine amount of research that Ms. Dawson brings to the book (also developed in the first entry in this series), make for an entertaining tale. There's just enough backstory to keep people interested in what Janet is doing in her life (which hopefully includes many more train trips!), and she is a level-headed, entertaining protagonist in this book.
Highly recommended.
The glimpses of passengers and train personnel are well developed, and interspersed with the fine amount of research that Ms. Dawson brings to the book (also developed in the first entry in this series), make for an entertaining tale. There's just enough backstory to keep people interested in what Janet is doing in her life (which hopefully includes many more train trips!), and she is a level-headed, entertaining protagonist in this book.
Highly recommended.
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