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foraging_pages's review against another edition
3.0
I have to keep reminding myself that this series was written in the 1970’s and set...sometime earlier. It’s difficult to tell.
alireadsandknits's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
3.0
bronrogers's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sophiarose1816's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
4.5
Amelia Peabody is Elizabeth Peters most popular series and, don't get me wrong, I love that series to death, but my favorite of the Elizabeth Peters' heroines and series is Vicky Bliss. The doctorate in art history and a job at a highly respected Munich museum goes right out the window with people the second they encounter the blond Viking bombshell and her wry sense of humor. On the side, she encounters mysteries and mayhem associated with the historical art and artifact world and with trusty eccentric boss Schmidt and gentleman thief John Smythe, Vicky's adventures delight me each time.
Street of the Five Moons is the second installment in a series that really must be read/listened to in order to get optimal enjoyment.
Vicky has her work under control and amuses herself writing a dirty novel and watching the latest caperings of her nutty boss, but Schmidt is all a-dither when he rushes into her office waving about a famous piece of historical jewelry. A man died in a nearby alley carrying a well-made fake of this piece that is housed in the museum. Vicky has no idea if she can get the answers, but a clue in a scrap of paper that was part of the dead man's possessions points to a famous street in Rome. So why not take an all-expenses paid trip to the Eternal City, soak up some sunshine and art, and dabble a bit in the mystery.
The humor in these books is what really grabs me. Vicky is loaded with wit and humor, has an amateur's luck in her detecting, but also a clever mind and keen observation skills that serve her well. I found her latest suspenseful encounter in Rome highly entertaining and particularly once the attractive artsy Robin Hood-esque, John Smythe bursts onto the scene.
Old-style, slow-burn and series long romantic suspense, light cozy mystery, and colorful, engaging characters made this a fun audio experience with Barbara Rosenblat, a favorite husky-voiced narrator telling the tale.
Street of the Five Moons is the second installment in a series that really must be read/listened to in order to get optimal enjoyment.
Vicky has her work under control and amuses herself writing a dirty novel and watching the latest caperings of her nutty boss, but Schmidt is all a-dither when he rushes into her office waving about a famous piece of historical jewelry. A man died in a nearby alley carrying a well-made fake of this piece that is housed in the museum. Vicky has no idea if she can get the answers, but a clue in a scrap of paper that was part of the dead man's possessions points to a famous street in Rome. So why not take an all-expenses paid trip to the Eternal City, soak up some sunshine and art, and dabble a bit in the mystery.
The humor in these books is what really grabs me. Vicky is loaded with wit and humor, has an amateur's luck in her detecting, but also a clever mind and keen observation skills that serve her well. I found her latest suspenseful encounter in Rome highly entertaining and particularly once the attractive artsy Robin Hood-esque, John Smythe bursts onto the scene.
Old-style, slow-burn and series long romantic suspense, light cozy mystery, and colorful, engaging characters made this a fun audio experience with Barbara Rosenblat, a favorite husky-voiced narrator telling the tale.
cimorene1558's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, I love this book. It's silly and romantic (foolishly so) and also has a wonderful Italian setting. Not at all profound, totally fluff and silliness, but just so perfect.
bponsford's review against another edition
4.0
Still fun all these years later, tho' possibly more for John than for Vicky.
holl3640's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
veldhoenv's review against another edition
4.0
A great mystery that was much more action-packed and interesting than the first one in this series. However, I don't think I could classify it as "amazing" so no 5/5.