Reviews

The Bloody Tower by Carola Dunn

starthelostgirl's review

2.0

Not one of my favorite Daisy stories. Faye and Brenda were fun, but the rest was rather dull.

apple_pie_'s review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious medium-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

3.75

rhianydd's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

3.0

gray5217's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

cooeeaus's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

rebeccabadger's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

gwen87's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

talucas24's review

informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

siria's review

2.0

Starting with the sixteenth book may not be the best introduction to a particular series—I presume that much of the character development may already have occurred, because there's little on display here. Also, while this is billed as being a 'Daisy Dalrymple Mystery', the eponymous detective does very little sleuthing—most of the footwork and an equal amount of the deduction is done by her husband. An easy read on a train ride; while not especially memorable, there was nothing here to put me off from attempting another in this series.

bookstoloveandhate's review against another edition

4.0

Book 16 in the Daisy Dalrymple series kept me thoroughly entertained, possibly because there were multiple threads and solving one didn't mean solving the others. Good use of setting without being travelougey and small clues abounded. That this is a closed community, with gates locked after dark, means there is tension among the residents from the moment the body is found. Who did it? Who would want to do it? And what about the fact some folks seem to be being pressed for money by an unknown party. Everyone has a secret, and it's up to Daisy and Alex to unravel them.

These are pleasant, enjoyable listens, the type of thing to keep you company on a drive, or when you need a comfort read.