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suzydemric's review against another edition
3.0
This was not as good as the others in the series so far, but I still enjoyed it.
mthorley23's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Mrs. Pollifax but entertaining nonetheless.
woomom's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun Mrs. Pollifax mystery. This time set in Sicily. Only about 200 pages. A great airplane or beach read. Light, fun, and intriguing.
ssejig's review against another edition
mysterious
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
3.0
The book opens with Mrs Pollifax standing in the rain at a funeral. She's been asked to take pictures by her old friend Farrell. The same Farrell who's sent out an SOS asking her and Curtis to come to Sicily. Curtis can't make it but Mrs Pollifax is up for the challenge.
She meets not only Farrell there, but also a young CIA agent named Kate. Kate and her aunt are the ones to hide Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell when they are followed from their meeting spot. There is something interesting going on with Kate's aunt and the village that she supports with her art. Somehow it overlaps with the work that Farrell has been doing, trying to retrieve a supposed signature of Julius Caesar. Oh, and old enemy rears his head once again.
Oh, these books are dated. Terms that were maybe acceptable in the early 80s now cause a twinge. Is this book believable? No. Does it need to be? Also no.
She meets not only Farrell there, but also a young CIA agent named Kate. Kate and her aunt are the ones to hide Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell when they are followed from their meeting spot. There is something interesting going on with Kate's aunt and the village that she supports with her art. Somehow it overlaps with the work that Farrell has been doing, trying to retrieve a supposed signature of Julius Caesar. Oh, and old enemy rears his head once again.
Oh, these books are dated. Terms that were maybe acceptable in the early 80s now cause a twinge. Is this book believable? No. Does it need to be? Also no.
margardenlady's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? No
4.0
Mrs Pollifax is at it again. This time in Sicily. She is sent to find Farrell, who has sent the CIA an SOS then dropped out of sight. She is met by a young woman agent who is in Sicily visiting her aunt, a reclusive painter. And as soon as the three are together, they are chased - by several different parties. Chaos ensues. Surprises happen. Secrets are revealed. Same. Same. But loads of fun!
alley's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
cindypager's review against another edition
4.0
Another exciting romp with Mrs. Pollifax, this time to Sicily, where she's sent to help her old pal Farrell out of a tough spot.
No worries - Carstairs has arranged for another agent to meet Mrs. Pollifax at the airport.
Not only is Farrell in trouble, but he's also quite sure he's seen Aristotle - who should be in a French prison - in Sicily.
As always, all is well that ends well.
Until next time...
No worries - Carstairs has arranged for another agent to meet Mrs. Pollifax at the airport.
Not only is Farrell in trouble, but he's also quite sure he's seen Aristotle - who should be in a French prison - in Sicily.
As always, all is well that ends well.
Until next time...
marilynsaul's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it but different LOVE it! I fear I'm growing a bit tired of Mrs. Pollifax's second guessing everything and interminable prattle of "what ifs". And, quite amazingly, Farrell was incredibly hostile and verged on the unlikeable. Maybe it was a mistake for me to binge read these books in order :-)
selket16's review against another edition
4.0
Much less action in this book than the last nine, Mrs. Pollifax travels to Sicily after John Farrell sends up a distress call to Carstairs, specifically asking for her. What follows is one of Mrs. Pollifax's least high stakes, edge-of-your-seat adventures.
The book is still interesting, and the mystery and intrigue are still there, but the danger brief.
At this point Carstairs should know better than sending someone to tail Mrs. P. without telling her. I am really feeling the trend of him sending her in with less information than she needs (letting her know he's sending someone to keep an eye on her or showing her a picture of a partner she'll be meeting) and then being surprised when mishaps happen. Although I enjoy Mrs. P's ingenuity, I do question his ability as a covert ops leader when he intentionally withholds pertinent information from her.
The book is still interesting, and the mystery and intrigue are still there, but the danger brief.
At this point Carstairs should know better than sending someone to tail Mrs. P. without telling her. I am really feeling the trend of him sending her in with less information than she needs (letting her know he's sending someone to keep an eye on her or showing her a picture of a partner she'll be meeting) and then being surprised when mishaps happen. Although I enjoy Mrs. P's ingenuity, I do question his ability as a covert ops leader when he intentionally withholds pertinent information from her.