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fishgirl182's review against another edition
3.0
Fun little short about Alexia’s father set in Egypt. Not much to this but it’s a fun little glimpse into Mr Tarabotti’s life and it was definitely fun seeing Floote as a younger man.
shreela_r's review against another edition
2.0
Decent intro, sets the tone, and prepares us for the paranormals.
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claire_loves_books's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this and while I have read the parasol protectorate series I don't think you'd need to have read it to enjoy it.
(it was a bit odd to have a main character who didn't like supernaturals, I've got quite used to liking them in the other books)
(it was a bit odd to have a main character who didn't like supernaturals, I've got quite used to liking them in the other books)
ashkitty93's review against another edition
4.0
My darling Floote <3 and we can certainly see where Alexia gets it, don't we?
Oh, and Phinkerlington rings a bell ;)
Oh, and Phinkerlington rings a bell ;)
awebster92's review against another edition
5.0
Very enjoyable short read - I read this as part of the read along her fan group is doing.
holly_117's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting background on Alexia's parents, including the fact that her dad is kind of a jerk.
bookishgoblin's review against another edition
2.0
One of the shortest pieces I’ve read by Carriger I think, I really liked reading about Alessandro Tarabotti, but I’d have preferred a little more about his character and a little more story! Also didn’t get the usual sense of place I get with her works, maybe I’m just wanting to reread her novels!
kristaallysa's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
booksnorkel's review against another edition
4.0
An insight into what Alexia's father Alexander was up to in Egypt, how he thinks as a souless, and how his life is vastly different from Alexia's.
A fun spy, paranormal, Victorian short story that I hope sparks more :)
A fun spy, paranormal, Victorian short story that I hope sparks more :)
jeniferj72's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting to see familiar characters when they were younger. It wasn't really the story I wanted to read, though. :)