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saraelizabetha's review
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nagbabasalang's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
relaxing
slow-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
3.25
therealkathryn's review against another edition
4.0
The characters and setting drew me in, even if the mystery isn't the strongest. One of the few authors I buy in hardcover.
kraley's review against another edition
4.0
I was saddened by some of the plot developments this book, but time marches on for poor Maisie, but at least this romance looks as if will stick. I wonder what all of the changes in this book will bring about for our young heroine. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need a cup of tea (herbal) and some scones with clotted cream. ;)
witchyabs's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
3.0
The latest book about Masie Dobbs. I really enjoyed the first book of the series but there are some repetitive features in her subsequent books that are unnecessary and therefore annoying.
The first book covers how she got to be an educated woman. The story does not have to be repeated in every book. And Billy, her assistant, does not having to be the epitome of an East End boy always putting the kettle on an d saying thinhs will turn out alright.
The first book covers how she got to be an educated woman. The story does not have to be repeated in every book. And Billy, her assistant, does not having to be the epitome of an East End boy always putting the kettle on an d saying thinhs will turn out alright.
meaganmart's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the Maisie Dobbs series. I have to say I find each book is better than the last. This is no exception with Winspear firmly cementing Maisie as both a woman of means and as a woman with wants and desires. We have seen a very removed, somewhat cold character of Maisie so far and it is refreshing to see her beginning to thaw.
My only criticism is that Maisie is solving another World War I mystery although it is now 1932. I would like to see her solving a few cases completely unrelated to the war, especially with the specter of World War II looming on the horizon.
This novel finds Maisie contacted by a pair of wealthy Americans who lost a son in France in World War I. His remains have only recently been discovered and with them a number of personal effects that created questions around his last months for his parents. Maisie takes the case and as it becomes clear that the death of Michael Clifton was not the accident his mother wants to believe, she may just be chasing a killer.
My only criticism is that Maisie is solving another World War I mystery although it is now 1932. I would like to see her solving a few cases completely unrelated to the war, especially with the specter of World War II looming on the horizon.
This novel finds Maisie contacted by a pair of wealthy Americans who lost a son in France in World War I. His remains have only recently been discovered and with them a number of personal effects that created questions around his last months for his parents. Maisie takes the case and as it becomes clear that the death of Michael Clifton was not the accident his mother wants to believe, she may just be chasing a killer.