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bookwoman1967's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery in this one was practically nonexistent, rather a steady movement toward an obvious conclusion. If you think about it, this is probably a more accurate portrayal of police work than in most novels. What draws me to this series is the chance to immerse myself in these characters and their world. What a delightful world it is.
jen_again's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
teresaalice's review
4.0
Okay, so they're becoming a touch formulaic, but I'm still immensely enjoying this series.
constantreader471's review
4.0
I am enjoying this series and recommend it to Louise Penny fans. This is book 5 in the series, but it can be read as a stand alone. This book has Lane Winslow discovering a badly wounded man in a rowboat at the shore of the lake where she is sunbathing with friends. He is taken to the hospital and the police are notified. I have previously read books 1-4, so I aware of the budding romance between Winslow and Police Inspector Darling, which moves along a little more in this book(think Hallmark movie, with ups and downs).
Lane gets involved in the investigation and does help solve the murder, since the man dies. These books take place in a small town in post WWII British Columbia, Canada. There is a side plot, with Constable Ames having some ups and downs of his own in a relationship.
I recommend this series to cozy mystery fans--no graphic violence or profanity.
I rate this library book a solid 4 stars.
Lane gets involved in the investigation and does help solve the murder, since the man dies. These books take place in a small town in post WWII British Columbia, Canada. There is a side plot, with Constable Ames having some ups and downs of his own in a relationship.
I recommend this series to cozy mystery fans--no graphic violence or profanity.
I rate this library book a solid 4 stars.
porridge_1's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bunnieslikediamonds's review
3.0
The mystery was a bit dull, but the characters are so charming it didn't matter.
jandi's review
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Enjoyable read while on a little vacation on Nelson :)
I love the interactions between Lane, Darling and Ames, and Mrs. Armstrong was a delight here. This is the fifth book in a series, and at this point I'm quite fond of the characters. The mystery was not as satisfying, with a whole lot of pieces needed to fall right into place to get the culprit.
I love the interactions between Lane, Darling and Ames, and Mrs. Armstrong was a delight here. This is the fifth book in a series, and at this point I'm quite fond of the characters. The mystery was not as satisfying, with a whole lot of pieces needed to fall right into place to get the culprit.
tinyviolet's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
margaretpinard's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Very serviceable and able to be read as a stand alone, as I skipped ahead a couple books in the series.
Very close to the feeling I get from a Jacqueline Winspear Maisie Dobbs book, but lacking in the final intimacy/depth, Lane Winslow and Inspector Darling have a bit more of the Phryne Fisher wry cliche to them than Maisie does. Still, a very enjoyable mystery and I love how Whishaw brings in regional historical groups that have been mainly forgotten, like Czech refugees, Displaced Persons, and the enemy alien designation they had to fight.
Very close to the feeling I get from a Jacqueline Winspear Maisie Dobbs book, but lacking in the final intimacy/depth, Lane Winslow and Inspector Darling have a bit more of the Phryne Fisher wry cliche to them than Maisie does. Still, a very enjoyable mystery and I love how Whishaw brings in regional historical groups that have been mainly forgotten, like Czech refugees, Displaced Persons, and the enemy alien designation they had to fight.