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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I liked this better than the dark monk but still not as well as the hangman's daughter. I'll definitely still read the next one.
I've been a fan of The Hangman's Daughter series since I read the first book. I like that Oliver Potzsch uses some of his own family's history to create the world that his characters inhabit. This third installment was still an enjoyable read, but I would rate it below the first two books in the series. The plotting seemed a little clunkier and there were a few parts that dragged on a bit too long before resolution occurred. I'd still recommend it though to people who enjoyed the first two books in the series.
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The Beggar King is the third installment in the Hangman’s Daughter series. The series features a hangman, or executioner, as one of the three main characters. Set in mid-17th century Bavaria, these novels combine the mystery of a detective thriller with well researched historical fiction.
The hangman, Jacob Kuisl, is the predominant lead character in the first of the series. As the series progresses, the hangman’s daughter, Magdalena, and Simon, the town medicus (physician) , join him at the forefront.
These novels aren’t for everyone. If you don’t like detective or mystery novels, you probably won’t enjoy these. Likewise if you aren’t into historical fiction. However, if a good well-written story and interesting characters is all you need, then you just might love this series. I found that I enjoyed each subsequent novel more than the previous, mainly because the characters become more and more developed and the mysteries seemed to get more interesting.
The Beggar King is the third installment in the Hangman’s Daughter series. The series features a hangman, or executioner, as one of the three main characters. Set in mid-17th century Bavaria, these novels combine the mystery of a detective thriller with well researched historical fiction.
The hangman, Jacob Kuisl, is the predominant lead character in the first of the series. As the series progresses, the hangman’s daughter, Magdalena, and Simon, the town medicus (physician) , join him at the forefront.
These novels aren’t for everyone. If you don’t like detective or mystery novels, you probably won’t enjoy these. Likewise if you aren’t into historical fiction. However, if a good well-written story and interesting characters is all you need, then you just might love this series. I found that I enjoyed each subsequent novel more than the previous, mainly because the characters become more and more developed and the mysteries seemed to get more interesting.
I really enjoyed the story. It got a little annoying at parts, but kept me interested to the end.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 stars
Of the hangman's daughter books, I liked this one best.
Of the hangman's daughter books, I liked this one best.
Well, rats! Goodreads lost my review! Loved it...loved what I learned about Jakob in the war. Loved Magdalena and Simon attempting to rush to the rescue of the Hangman who is accused of murder, and tortured. Loved the ending.
This is a captivating series for those who like mysteries solved by determination, skills, quick thinking and strength(both physical and intellectual). The characters are believable and endearing. Potzch gives them merits and shortcomings and it is easy to feel that the reader really knows them.
Two stars because I found the plot/story highly dramatic and unrealistic. On top of that, the narration was painfully repetitive; so repetitive in fact, a good 100+ pages could have been taken out. In relation to repetition, I felt the author lingered mostly in the first 100 pages; did not really get to the point until after those pages. But, for some mysteriously odd reason, I find myself coming back to these mind bending books.
Despite the theatrical writing technique, I did rather enjoy the storyline. The author incorporates all parties very well and ultimately has a master plan for all characters he creates. One flaw I found with the story is that Jakob Kuisl for the life of him could not figure out the identity of the third inquisitioner. I feel that he should have placed the man almost instantly given that he was from such an important part of Jakob's life (meeting his future wife& winning her over dice). Although, I did like how, at the end, Simon and Magdelena to make their own bathouse in Schongau. Because of this, I really think I will read the next book just to see how their business treats them.
From this series, so far, I have learned to trust absolutely no one outside of the trio. The author sent me through so many loops and twists that I did not even know who the real villain was until the very last chapter of the book. These books are the definition of a mystery novel straight to the twisted core.
Despite the theatrical writing technique, I did rather enjoy the storyline. The author incorporates all parties very well and ultimately has a master plan for all characters he creates. One flaw I found with the story is that Jakob Kuisl for the life of him could not figure out the identity of the third inquisitioner. I feel that he should have placed the man almost instantly given that he was from such an important part of Jakob's life (meeting his future wife& winning her over dice). Although, I did like how, at the end, Simon and Magdelena to make their own bathouse in Schongau. Because of this, I really think I will read the next book just to see how their business treats them.
From this series, so far, I have learned to trust absolutely no one outside of the trio. The author sent me through so many loops and twists that I did not even know who the real villain was until the very last chapter of the book. These books are the definition of a mystery novel straight to the twisted core.