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griffinaria's review against another edition
colls's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining and ridiculous, this audiobook helped the miles disappear.
snowden64's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lberestecki's review against another edition
5.0
These are always fun mysteries. There was a lot going on in this one (the main mystery, the stuff with Amelia's brother, etc.) but it never felt like too much. The characters, as always, were great. Ramses is one of my favorite characters in general, and Gargery was an amusing character too. I had a few issues with Amelia here and there, but the book made me laugh a lot in addition to having a good mystery, so I loved the book overall.
cozyegg's review against another edition
4.0
I always enjoy the Amelia Peabody series. This one is no exception. This book finds them back at home in England rather than in Egypt, but is no less interesting for that. We are introduced to some background for Emerson and for Peabody, including her brother and his family. A good, quick summer read.
vesper1931's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
1896 The Emersons have arrived back in London only to be saddled with the children of her brother James Peabody. Will they be companions to their son Ramses. But soon they are embroiled in an investigation into the death of a British Museum nightwatchman.
An entertaining historical mystery with its hint of romance, with Radcliffe the more lovable character.
An entertaining historical mystery with its hint of romance, with Radcliffe the more lovable character.
eecamp22's review against another edition
5.0
Ahh, I love a good Amelia Peabody mystery!! I really enjoyed the change of scenery of this book. It's fun when the family spends some time in London, it gives the book such a darker, foggier and wetter feel!
abby_bartlett05's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
verityw's review against another edition
4.0
“Fortunately I have brought with me some Nitroglycerin “
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
3.0
Series: Amelia Peabody #5
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
Back in London, Amelia and Emerson discover that the night watchmen at the museum have been killed and rumors of a mummy’s curse is the cause. Between spending time with her son and niece and nephew, she does some sleuthing to try and solve the mystery.
This mystery was different from all the previous ones because it wasn’t in Egypt. This is the first focused solely in London and around the London museums collection. I enjoyed the mystery on this one because it wasn’t easy to figure out and I was surprised by who the bad guy was. I also liked the introduction of Miss Minton, who is trying to survive in the male centered journalistic world.
My issues with this book were, one, the children again. Amelia’s niece and nephew just took away from the mystery and were instantly annoying to me. I didn’t mind Ramses so much since it was clear he was being used as a scapegoat for all the bad things those two did. And two, Amelia and Emerson weren’t working together on the case again. There are even some very emotional, on Amelia’s part, sections about the possibility of infidelity which was upsetting and, in the end, felt unnecessary.
Overall, this was a good book but I want to see these two work together again to solve the mystery. They are a great team and it isn’t being utilized.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
Back in London, Amelia and Emerson discover that the night watchmen at the museum have been killed and rumors of a mummy’s curse is the cause. Between spending time with her son and niece and nephew, she does some sleuthing to try and solve the mystery.
This mystery was different from all the previous ones because it wasn’t in Egypt. This is the first focused solely in London and around the London museums collection. I enjoyed the mystery on this one because it wasn’t easy to figure out and I was surprised by who the bad guy was. I also liked the introduction of Miss Minton, who is trying to survive in the male centered journalistic world.
My issues with this book were, one, the children again. Amelia’s niece and nephew just took away from the mystery and were instantly annoying to me. I didn’t mind Ramses so much since it was clear he was being used as a scapegoat for all the bad things those two did. And two, Amelia and Emerson weren’t working together on the case again. There are even some very emotional, on Amelia’s part, sections about the possibility of infidelity which was upsetting and, in the end, felt unnecessary.
Overall, this was a good book but I want to see these two work together again to solve the mystery. They are a great team and it isn’t being utilized.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.