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snootycrumb's review against another edition
4.0
Solid entertainment. Nothing groundbreaking as far as mysteries go, but Phryne is a satisfying figure of female empowerment and self-sufficiency. Also offers a different perspective from the also-great TV series.
sophiereads21's review against another edition
4.0
Set in 20's Melbourne Phryne Fisher is returning to her place of birth, bored with Europe and society. A chance meeting sends her off to investigate the mysterious illness of a young woman that soon blooms into corruption, drug networks, murder and abuse.
I have seen the TV show so the cases weren't a surprise! The books are quite a bit darker than the show suggests though. Greenwood has done an excellent job at writing the character of Phyrne, capturing the class and strong willed'ness.
I have seen the TV show so the cases weren't a surprise! The books are quite a bit darker than the show suggests though. Greenwood has done an excellent job at writing the character of Phyrne, capturing the class and strong willed'ness.
strawberrydaydream's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Wonderful introduction to the world of Miss Fisher. I love the depth of research that has gone into every story. Miss Fisher is delightful, witty, intelligent, and well-written which makes every story a joy to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Xenophobia and Child abuse
goodxgirl9238's review against another edition
5.0
Kerry Greenwood's Hon. Phryne Fisher is a stand-out in this debut collection.
curiosityp's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't sure if I would like this series but am grateful a friend gave me this book as a gift. I will now have to hunt down the rest of the series.
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mkpatter's review against another edition
5.0
Ahhh the books are so good too! A little formulaic, though this is more in structure than in the cases themselves. But even the cases that they did use on the show are so different from how they were adapted that they're totally worth reading. They're quiite a bit darker, though not ina way that I found salacious. Phyrne herself remains a goddamn treasure who I love and whose wardrobe I want to steal. Even in the books when she bagged a new beautiful young man, I was like, "GIT IT." I may now have a genuine addiction to these books.
numbuh212's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emjrey's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
This has the first 3 books in the series. Loved it. Am a big fan of the TV show and am super happy with the characters and stories so far. Looking forward up reading the rest