Reviews

Super surprising direction of narrative here, but I enjoyed it.

Yes, it was a bit racist at times and yikes to the view of "seductive" underage girls. Also, the resolution felt like it was from the first seeds planted, which felt like a cop out.

But really it was a romance dressed up as a mystery and I appreciate the romance.

bethsmout's review

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mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

mbdemaine's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

Different from previous books in the series, focus not on inspector Grant

abbierose_m's review against another edition

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2.5

I love Tey, but this book was not nearly up to her usual standard, and her troubling politics are evident. A weirdly straightforward book, although it was entertaining as it went.

leiliadore's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Book club book - no way id have finished it otherwise. So boring and slow and in many ways very sexist for a book written by a woman.

kraley's review against another edition

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5.0

Although this didn’t feature Inspector Grant very much, I loved Robert and his stodgy manners. I loved his Digestivo biscuits and butter tarts. I loved his aunt and even his nephew. Another Tey gem.

emilyjia5080's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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