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sweetjaneeyre's review against another edition
Παραφράζοντας τα λόγια ενός φαφλατά θείου θα πω, "υπάρχουν βιβλία που τα διαβάζεις πριν τον ύπνο και υπάρχουν βιβλία που σε βάζουν για ύπνο, θες δεν θες". Ε, η Υπόθεση Λέβενγουορθ ανήκει ξεκάθαρα στην δεύτερη κατηγορία.
jesabesblog's review
2.0
This was long and jammed with filler. Were it to be edited like Agatha Christie probably was it would have been very similar to her books. (She cited this as an inspiration and, in my opinion, improved on it. It's still impressive to be the one starting a new concept, though.)
Listened to with Phoebe Reads a Mystery
Listened to with Phoebe Reads a Mystery
kirstenfindlay's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jlmb's review against another edition
3.0
The history of this novel is what drew me to reading it and it is that history which bumps up my ranking from a 2 to a 3 star review. Published in 1878, a decade before Doyle introduced Sherlock Holmes, the idea of a murder mystery novel was new for that era. Now, of course, the book seems dated and obvious to any reader well versed in the mystery genre. I had to keep reminding myself that this was like an Edith Wharton novel, but with shootings and poisonings. Pretty radical plot for such a setting.
The language is overly florid and the sexism eye-rollingly nuts, but it's worth checking out if you are a fan of the mystery genre. If not, then I'd skip it.
The language is overly florid and the sexism eye-rollingly nuts, but it's worth checking out if you are a fan of the mystery genre. If not, then I'd skip it.
exquisitew's review against another edition
3.0
Very Interesting and while I had deemed predictable it had its surprises
This book took me a while to read but once I got into it the twists and turns were wonderful. If you desire to read this try using the audio book to help you as well. I only gave 4 stars because the book dragged in places where I felt it didn't have to. Some great set up and pay off exists in this interesting murder mystery
This book took me a while to read but once I got into it the twists and turns were wonderful. If you desire to read this try using the audio book to help you as well. I only gave 4 stars because the book dragged in places where I felt it didn't have to. Some great set up and pay off exists in this interesting murder mystery
vesper1931's review against another edition
3.0
Wealthy Horatio Leavenworth, is found dead one morning. Evidence seems to point to one of his nieces who lived with him. Everett Raymond a junior partner in an attorney firm decides he must provide her innocence.
An entertaining read of a book published in 1878 and introducing the reader to the detective, Ebenezer Gryce, who appears in many of her books.
A NetGalley book
An entertaining read of a book published in 1878 and introducing the reader to the detective, Ebenezer Gryce, who appears in many of her books.
A NetGalley book
sarah_in_scotland's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.75
iceangel9's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The first in the Gryce detective series. The story opens when a lawyer is informed that a rich client has been murdered and is summoned to the house to assist the family with the police inquiry. Mr. Leavenworth has two adopted nieces both of whom are beautiful and ultimately fall under suspicion for the crime. Mr. Raymond, the lawyer, is determined to prove that neither niece is guilty and joins with Detective Gryce to solve the murder. I challenge anyone to say they saw the ending coming. This is a wonderful story, actually published nine years before the first of the Sherlock Holmes stories. It is again proof that America, not England, is the home of the detective novel.