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mrsjdoc's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
melissa_who_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Another wonderful book, again dealing with those still wounded by the First World War, this time not only with physical ailments but also mental ailments. A madman is threatening to set off poison gas in London: his demands are for better pensions and care for the war wounded: including those who were under-counted because of the government's fear of liability for "shell-shock."
Maisie is forced to work with a team this time: she is seconded to the Special Branch. She doesn't care for the representative from the MI5, but in the end they manage to save London - though not change the plight of the nation's veterans during the Great Depression.
One of the best bits is a small note about her father's concern for her: Maisie herself is one of the war-traumatized, and her only remaining family member is well-aware of her remaining scars, and how easily they could open again.
Maisie is forced to work with a team this time: she is seconded to the Special Branch. She doesn't care for the representative from the MI5, but in the end they manage to save London - though not change the plight of the nation's veterans during the Great Depression.
One of the best bits is a small note about her father's concern for her: Maisie herself is one of the war-traumatized, and her only remaining family member is well-aware of her remaining scars, and how easily they could open again.
mouseczko's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sroot45's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
saraelizabetha's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
therealkathryn's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars. I didn't find this as strong as others in the series, though it was a pleasure revisiting Maisie and the other characters.
bibliocatts's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0