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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'm always impressed by the research and emotional depth of the Maisie Dobbs series. It's a "cozy mystery" but Winspear digs deep. She's building us toward the inevitable, WWII, and setting us up for Maisie to transition into new roles for the war in a very clever way. I always have to go digging for more information after reading one and this book was no exception. Winspear highlights the darker aspects of war and its aftermath without being too heavy-handed, imho. Building into WWII there are so many issues to be explored at each level of society. She also has been sneaking in various portraits of women's roles and treatment at that time. Thoroughly enjoyable - a "cozy" mystery series that's more depth than fluff!
"Corridors of power are littered with Fascist leanings; anything to save the upper classes through disenfranchisement of the common man while allowing the common man to think you’re on his side."
"Corridors of power are littered with Fascist leanings; anything to save the upper classes through disenfranchisement of the common man while allowing the common man to think you’re on his side."
I'm not sure I like this new chapter in Maisie's professional life though I suppose it was inevitable. The main case in this book didn't hold my interest. My favorite parts were the developments in Maisie's personal life as well as the historical aspects of the series, as we move closer to WWII and begin to understand what Maisie's role will be in the second Great War.
My mom recommended this mysteries series to me, and this is the 5th or 6th book about Maisie Dobbs. I liked it more than I expected--it could fall into the "cozy" mystery category except it's smarter than that. Maisie is a little too good to be true (smart, pretty, good-hearted, wealthy, enlightened, etc.), but I really liked her anyway and found myself more and more drawn into the story. This one takes place in 1932 England and deals with WW1 conscientious objectors. The whodunnit part was probably the least interesting tho' it was engaging enough, but I liked Maisie and her acquaintances and her world very much. I'll read more.
I got to the end of this book and felt that Maisie's boyfriend, James Compton (sp?) would propose to her, so really wanted to read the next book. This book seemed to have some hints that Maisie will eventually work for the Bristish Secret Service in the future.
I read the first Maisie Dobbs years ago and was underwhelmed, but picked up this later title at random (intrigued of course by Cambridge college setting and 30s period) and was quietly seduced, and now ready to read more. I appreciate the feminist undercurrents, the spy craft stuff, and the good old-fashioned mystery part of course 😊
I listened to this. The reader is great, but I this one didn't grab me as much as some of the other ones in the series did. Don't know if it was because it was an audiobook and I read the rest or what.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Another great audiobook in the Maisie Dobbs series. I enjoy following the life and doings of this lovable character. She is strong and moral and kind and smart. The historical aspects are interesting-this one in the time in England where Hitler is becoming popular in Germany. The narration is superior.
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced