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8797999's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book a very interesting plot and the author is very good at describing the place and making you feel it.
My only sticking point is the kiss stealing, handshaking, child teaching Saint Bruno, he is just too good and clean. I like my protagonists to be a little grey, Bruno is just too good, sickly so. I don't know whether it is just for this book but he is too perfect to be plausible.
A good first entry and I do own most of the series so I will likely continue it, I only hope there's more depth and darkness to Bruno.
3.5/5
My only sticking point is the kiss stealing, handshaking, child teaching Saint Bruno, he is just too good and clean. I like my protagonists to be a little grey, Bruno is just too good, sickly so. I don't know whether it is just for this book but he is too perfect to be plausible.
A good first entry and I do own most of the series so I will likely continue it, I only hope there's more depth and darkness to Bruno.
3.5/5
markopdx's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
lpkbooks's review
3.0
3.5 but couldn’t round up. Dordogne setting is great and historical context, but some unfortunate stereotypes distract from the plot.
kathleenguthriewoods's review
5.0
This book has everything: a delightful and intriguing cast of characters, mentions of good food that made my mouth water, history lessons (learned a few things), a compelling mystery with twists, a wrestle with questions about justice and morality, and a healthy dose of armchair traveling. Vive la France! Thoroughly enjoyed and am eager to read the rest of this series.
miss_marples_teatime's review
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
cicidean's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
oddroad's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
karinlib's review
4.0
After reading several Fantasy novels by Sanderson, I needed a change, and Martin Walker's Bruno Chief of Police (in rural France), fit the bill. I liked his discussion of French history (mostly WWII, but more) and food.