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breazy_reader_724's review against another edition
4.0
I inadvertently read this book (the third in the series) ahead of the second book in the series (gotta look at the cover more closely next time). Although there were a few references to whatever happened in the second book, in many ways it didn't turn out to matter very much. What got me confused was that in many ways this book read more like a sequel to the first, in that a main character in the first story was a key component of this one. The plot was intricately woven and the author does a good job of keeping you off balance, although I haven't really spent much thought trying to figure out if every plot twist and turn was plausible. There were portions of the story where characters who seemingly had a lot to do were apparently not doing very much, and some of the antagonists turned out to be distractions rather than true, developed characters unfortunately. Nonetheless, the story moved along briskly and I am looking forward to reading the next (or perhaps the previous?) book in the series.
jhbandcats's review against another edition
5.0
This, the third in the Giordano Bruno series, is better than the first two. The story is more tightly plotted, the motivation more understandable, Bruno more vulnerable and reckless. The story moved more quickly than in the first two, maybe because no words were wasted on back story.
This time Bruno is in Canterbury trying to solve a murder. As often happens when he is nearby, more and more people keep dying, some less “accidentally” than others. The English are a suspicious people and it’s more comfortable for them to blame a foreigner - and likely a Catholic at that - than to see a neighbor hanged for murder. And with all the witnesses lying about his involvement, the outcome doesn’t look good.
Overall a fast-moving, fascinating read. Definitely recommended.
This time Bruno is in Canterbury trying to solve a murder. As often happens when he is nearby, more and more people keep dying, some less “accidentally” than others. The English are a suspicious people and it’s more comfortable for them to blame a foreigner - and likely a Catholic at that - than to see a neighbor hanged for murder. And with all the witnesses lying about his involvement, the outcome doesn’t look good.
Overall a fast-moving, fascinating read. Definitely recommended.
raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
Becoming too much of a soap opera. This novel went away from the mystery elements and focused more on the inter-character politics.
amalyndb's review against another edition
4.0
The third book, and plots grow ever complicated!
Sophia Underhill (of the first novel) finds Dr. Bruno in London, and tells him of what has befallen her. Determined to help clear the charge of murder against her, he travels to Canterbury, to find things far more complex when he is accused of murdering the apothecary on the second day he is there.
Corruption and conspiracy abound and things are far darker than they seem.
Very enjoyable read!
Sophia Underhill (of the first novel) finds Dr. Bruno in London, and tells him of what has befallen her. Determined to help clear the charge of murder against her, he travels to Canterbury, to find things far more complex when he is accused of murdering the apothecary on the second day he is there.
Corruption and conspiracy abound and things are far darker than they seem.
Very enjoyable read!
nigelbrown's review against another edition
3.0
It’s been a while since I read Prophecy and I remember it being an excellent read, well written.
Unfortunately, either my tastes have changed, (don’t think so) Ms Parris’s abilities have declined, or she is not quite as good as I remember. It’s a fine story with interesting historical content and Bruno is still a well formed character, but I just felt she’s become a little lazy. There is far too much convenience and coincidence, with clues falling into Bruno’s lap at every corner. The worst part, However, were the love scenes, urgh, childish and cringeworthy.
Hopefully I don’t feel this way after I read the next Shardlake.
Unfortunately, either my tastes have changed, (don’t think so) Ms Parris’s abilities have declined, or she is not quite as good as I remember. It’s a fine story with interesting historical content and Bruno is still a well formed character, but I just felt she’s become a little lazy. There is far too much convenience and coincidence, with clues falling into Bruno’s lap at every corner. The worst part, However, were the love scenes, urgh, childish and cringeworthy.
Hopefully I don’t feel this way after I read the next Shardlake.
catmomreader's review against another edition
4.0
The latest for Giordano Bruno ... may there be many more ! Excellent - I am a sucker for Elizabethan mysteries
alapage's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved the setting in Canterbury. The plot was interesting and it does bring history to light.
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