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bev_reads_mysteries's review against another edition
2.0
This one just creeped me out too much. Good writing...can't fault George on that but I just can't take stories that involve children like this.
finsternuss's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
cmbohn's review against another edition
1.0
Just wasn't doing it for me. I don't think I'll continue with this series after all.
bucherca49's review against another edition
3.0
This mystery seemed to take too long to solve, and I found it hard keeping the three main student suspects distinct. Although I am a fan of Elizabeth George, I did not enjoy reading about the cruelty of young boys in a private school.
lenreadsalot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
elinevandm's review against another edition
4.0
"Het motief is anders dan anders en de setting van de school was magistraal gekozen. De sfeer kwam dan ook zeer goed tot zijn recht en George heeft met dit derde deel weer een pareltje afgeleverd aan de lezers. Ik ben fan en ik blijf fan!" https://elinevandm.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/klassemoord-van-elizabeth-george/
em_beddedinbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Book 3 of Inspector Lynley series.
A repeat read, this time in audio.
I am addicted to this Elizabeth George police procedural series, which focuses on the murder committed as well as the private life of the investigators, which I wanted to follow for long (and which somewhat seems akin to a soap opera)
This time Lynley's childhood friend, John Hart wants him to go looking for a boy missing from the prestigious boarding school in which he is an English teacher, plus a house master. John has some culpability as he didn't take care of his duties that week.
Lynley reluctantly agreeable and by the time they reach the school they find that the 13 year old boy, Mathew Wakely is dead.
The whole school and its inmates are in scrutiny and dirty secrets tumble our with alarming frequency. No one is spared including pupils, teachers, headmaster, other workers and even board of governors members.
Finally the matter is solved. Astonishing facts about Matthew's parentage and the way he got enrolled in this prestigious school pop out.
There was exposure to bullying, child pornography and many unsavory things which usually remain hidden behind massive doors of great institutions.
This left me with a scary feel and I am thankful that Indian parents are not that keen on boarding schools.
A repeat read, this time in audio.
I am addicted to this Elizabeth George police procedural series, which focuses on the murder committed as well as the private life of the investigators, which I wanted to follow for long (and which somewhat seems akin to a soap opera)
This time Lynley's childhood friend, John Hart wants him to go looking for a boy missing from the prestigious boarding school in which he is an English teacher, plus a house master. John has some culpability as he didn't take care of his duties that week.
Lynley reluctantly agreeable and by the time they reach the school they find that the 13 year old boy, Mathew Wakely is dead.
The whole school and its inmates are in scrutiny and dirty secrets tumble our with alarming frequency. No one is spared including pupils, teachers, headmaster, other workers and even board of governors members.
Finally the matter is solved. Astonishing facts about Matthew's parentage and the way he got enrolled in this prestigious school pop out.
There was exposure to bullying, child pornography and many unsavory things which usually remain hidden behind massive doors of great institutions.
This left me with a scary feel and I am thankful that Indian parents are not that keen on boarding schools.
ecosy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.25
lilibet20's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, and Sexual assault
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
4.0
Book #51 read in 2012
This was a little slow to start, but once it picked up I didn't want to put it down.
This was a little slow to start, but once it picked up I didn't want to put it down.