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deedoo's review against another edition
4.0
The more I read of Flavia the more I love her. At first I got the impression she was somewhat of a sociopath.
She has grown on me and I can't help but think I would have loved to hang out with her when I was a kid. Hell, even now I think it would be neat.
She has grown on me and I can't help but think I would have loved to hang out with her when I was a kid. Hell, even now I think it would be neat.
kraley's review against another edition
5.0
These books are like a hot luxurious bath or a rainy day where I get to stay inside and read. I love them. (Deborah, you'll be happy to hear that she didn't try and poison anyone). Flavia and her trusty bicycle, Gladys, are at it again and the ten year old detective doesn't disappoint. A+
showell's review against another edition
2.0
I really struggled with the sibling interactions in this one. OMG her older sisters are brutal to Flavia, and I hate reading it. I hope Bradley has a good reason for it and it’s not just meant to be entertaining.
mkaybaker07's review against another edition
5.0
Flavia is still great. I can't recommend these books enough.
kajoreads's review against another edition
This book features racist depictions of a Roma character. She’s been accused of abducting a baby in the past and her storyline seems to revolve around that.
Incase this book is Bradley’s attempt at addressing Anti-Roma prejudices, he didn’t do a very good job. I DNF'd at 44 pages and the Roma character has already described herself as a fraud and a liar. And she complimented the MC for ”lying like a g…” so yeah, this book perpetuates Anti-Roma stereotypes whether she was the kidnapper or not.
(Btw I’m not saying racism as a topic shouldn’t be handled in historical fiction, but authors need to be mindful about how it’s done.)
Incase this book is Bradley’s attempt at addressing Anti-Roma prejudices, he didn’t do a very good job. I DNF'd at 44 pages and the Roma character has already described herself as a fraud and a liar. And she complimented the MC for ”lying like a g…” so yeah, this book perpetuates Anti-Roma stereotypes whether she was the kidnapper or not.
(Btw I’m not saying racism as a topic shouldn’t be handled in historical fiction, but authors need to be mindful about how it’s done.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
omg_pear's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Not as strong as the others in my opinion and I had a hard time following everything this time around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
krobart's review against another edition
4.0
A Red Herring without Mustard is another of Alan Bradley’s delightful, comic mysteries featuring Flavia de Luce, the eleven-year-old detective and chemist. Bradley’s plots are implausibly complex, but it is not for the mysteries that I read these books but for the funny, irrepressible character of Flavia.
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/a-red-herring-without-mustard/
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/a-red-herring-without-mustard/
soniapage's review against another edition
4.0
May be the best of the series so far - hard to put down. Even though the main character is only 11 years old, these books can be enjoyed by adults, not only children.