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Another book where I was far more impressed by the premise than the actual book. I loved the grimy street life of London and the nightclub dynamics, but I don’t think the characters were well-developed enough to grip me. The connections between scenes and the attention to detail was thoughtful, but I found the digressions and repetitions to be overdone, and I just didn’t love the book overall.

ceejcook's review

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informative mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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motherofladybirds's review

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5.0

1920s London night clubs and shenanigans. Loved the humour and the period detail and the plucky protagonists.

tenderedge's review

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5.0

I rather enjoyed this. It reminded me of Masterpiece or Mystery Theatre episode from the BBC. It was a bit long, but droll and charming.

natalianunez's review

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

alyssa_max's review

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5.0

A glamorous, witty mystery set in 1920s London. The plot is definitely a slow build, but kept me engaged with beautiful writing and strong imagery. In this colorful ensemble cast, I wish the voices of some of the secondary characters were more fully developed, but that didn’t detract from the novel overall for me. One of my favorite reads of the year so far!

TWs: assault, murder, abortion, substance abuse

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