Reviews

Trojan Gold by Elizabeth Peters

desert_side_notched's review against another edition

mysterious

4.0

stacydodds's review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

cimorene1558's review

3.0

I’ve never been sure about this one. It’s probably my least favourite Vicky Bliss, which is a shame, because there’s a lot of good, fun stuff in this one, it just never quite settles into itself. I’d never suggest anyone just read this one, as a stand-alone, whereas you could with the first three, and still enjoy them a lot.

bponsford's review

3.0

Fun. Liked the end. Villain was rather annoying, however.

emmalenore's review

2.0

I picked this up at the library because I love ancient Troy and has heard good things about the author. This book was okay. I liked the setting and the mystery of the long lost gold. I did not like Vicky. All of the men in this novel are hopelessly in love with her and want to sleep with her at every turn, which got old fast. Also, every other woman in this book is portrayed as vapid, shallow, and stupid (and of course Vicky is the only one who can see these intentions). How Vicky treated Tony rubbed me the wrong way too. She makes it clear she doesn't really care about him (in any way, it seems) but has the audacity to be upset with him because he has a fiancée and isn't all over her. I actually found John charming, especially as the book went on.

Overall, I wish this story had more to the mystery and less of Vicky's weird relationship dynamics. And I could do without the treatment the other female characters are given. I think I might try reading another book from this author that does not feature Vicky.

ladylegerwood's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

3.75

my favourite vicky bliss so far.

allisoncc's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

megancmahon's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

I simply adore Elizabeth Peters, and I simply adore Vicky Bliss. This is such a cozy, comforting book - and the characters are the best part. John Smythe might be my most favourite thief-turned-legit-who-falls-in-love-with-the-prickly-but-loveable-main-character I've ever read. I also am super into the legend of Troy, so this is always a cool one to read and fire my imagination.

eserafina42's review

4.0

I've given this 4 stars in the past, but this time around the bedroom farce in Vicky's hotel room was enough to make me laugh out loud, so I'll raise it to 5. Barbara Rosenblat is also the best narrator of Peters' books, bar none.

racheljoy7's review

4.0

Wow!!! That was a fun ride.

Spoiler

And they didn't even solve the mystery but it doesn't matter because the adventure was so much fun that the reader doesn't mind that small detail. I love the fact that John finally tells Vicky how he loves her . . . it was definitely about time.

Can't wait to see what Peters has in store for Vicky next ;)!