Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C.J. Archer

7 reviews

kermittuesday's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent and Kidnapping

scook619's review

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War and Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping and Sexism

lizdaniii's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

lakea's review

adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Lovely story! This is the second series I’ve listened to by Ms. Archer, the first being The Ministry of Curiosities. 

Both are very realistic, this being post-WWI 1920s London, with a splash of magical/supernatural. Increasingly detailed worlds, creative plots, and well rounded worlds seem to be a trademark of her books. The plot does seem to lag in spots but I didn’t mind as I was entertained by character interactions. 

As an audiobook, I need to rave about the narrator, Marian Hussy! She did an excellent job, bringing each character to life and bringing forth their personality.  I will happily listening to more of Ms. Archer’s books in the future!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Misogyny

Minor: Classism, Gun violence, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Grief, War, Kidnapping, Addiction, Cursing, Death of parent, and Mental illness

secondhandbookshelves's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Not a bad little story - it had an interesting twist and I liked the way the main character got drawn into the detective plot.
However, her personality changed a LOT over the course of the book - more than expected since its rather short.
there so many long, meaningful glances between the two MCs and I had hoped this would not turn into a romance of any sort.
I wish the other characters would have had more page time since they were so intriguing. 
A few minor content warnings but all were mentioned more than once (none in detail though!) 
All in all, a cute story & I plan to read the next when it comes out.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Misogyny, War, Classism, and Sexism

hanghuhn's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious relaxing sad

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Gun violence, Death, Grief, Murder, and War

crownoflaurel's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Classism, Death of parent, and War