Reviews

The Blood Card by Elly Griffiths

helenh1975's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

mouseczko's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

melissalynnbreen's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

jbrendanshaw's review

3.0

The writing in this series is always charming, even when the plots are a bit circuitous and shaggy. A fun entry into a fun period series (although the romantic triangle here - which my mother called in the last book - could be done without, honestly).

omnibozo22's review

4.0

The third fun episode in Griffiths' series of murder mysteries featuring past members of the secretive group of vaudeville performers who sought to befuddle Nazi plans with various schemes using illusions of various types. Those effects mostly failed, but the group keeps getting drawn back together to solve murders that usually involve past members of the group, or other vaudevillians they know. A potential bombing of the upcoming coronation of Elisabeth is discovered during the investigation of the murder of the old commander of the Mystery Men.
As in the other books, Griffiths has done enough research in magic effects and methods to present plausible routines as they are performed on stage and up close, so magicians can enjoy the story without much worry about exposure.

schopflin's review

4.0

I liked this more the second time. The plot worked better for me and the characters are excellent.

moiralyle's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

libbet's review

adventurous challenging mysterious 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? No

3.5

jonathanrobert's review

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

kaz_loves_books's review

3.0

This was another great book by Elly Griffiths, set in Brighton in the early 50's with Max Mephisto &
DI Edgar Stephens, the story flowed, easy to read, very descriptive and look forward to the next one