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holyflpncows's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
berlinbibliophile's review
4.0
I liked this book better than the first one, mostly because the solution to the mystery wasn't revealed in the prologue. It's full of tangled threads that only make sense at the very end, but there are still plenty of clues along the way for the reader to figure out small pieces of the puzzle.
The further character development was nice, although I wish they would just communicate openly, then most of their issues could be avoided. York is beginning to feel like more of a familiar setting, and the list of places in and around York the book takes place in makes it seem like a real, lived-in setting, beyond the maybe three locations the majority of the first book took place in.
The further character development was nice, although I wish they would just communicate openly, then most of their issues could be avoided. York is beginning to feel like more of a familiar setting, and the list of places in and around York the book takes place in makes it seem like a real, lived-in setting, beyond the maybe three locations the majority of the first book took place in.
enigmadame's review
3.0
These are great, quick, but not frivolous, reads. Not to the level of Hangman’s Daughter, but quite enjoyable.
shahrun's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was very well written. I guessed correctly some of the plot. But as to whodunit? Kept me guessing, just like a proper murder mystery! I loved the historical setting too. I could really visualised the time period. I am definalty keeping my eye out for more from this excellent author!
jenaly's review against another edition
4.0
I really do like this medieval historical mystery series...likable characters, good history flavor. Definitely going for the next book in the series!
cmbohn's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery wasn't very difficult at all, but the history was quite interesting.
justasking27's review against another edition
4.0
Just as good as the first one, though it was a little hard to keep all the politics straight, at times. But maybe that's just because the political-economic system was so complicated. Some of the twists were obvious, yes, but the setting and the characters made it well worth it.
lisaebetz's review
4.0
The second in the Owen Archer mystery series. Some time has passed since the first book. Owen is enjoying his apprenticeship as an apothecary, but he still owes allegiance to the Archbishop which propels him, reluctantly, into solving another murder. The fact that he has doubts about his abilities as a detective makes hims a more likable sleuth.
The author does a good job of fleshing out the 14th century world in which Owen lives. Some of the motivations seem awfully modern, but perhaps people haven't really changed all that much.
The author does a good job of fleshing out the 14th century world in which Owen lives. Some of the motivations seem awfully modern, but perhaps people haven't really changed all that much.