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phoebemurtagh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Medical content, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War, Violence, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Grief, and Alcohol
wholelotofweird's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Because this book was written in the 1920s there are some unfortunate language choices towards Jewish folks.
That said, the handling of mental illness and specifically PTSD was surprisingly compassionate and gentle.
That said, the handling of mental illness and specifically PTSD was surprisingly compassionate and gentle.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: War and Mental illness
chrissyreadit's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book does not age well regarding rascist beliefs. The plot and mystery are solid though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Racial slurs, and Racism
emstearns720's review against another edition
While I often enjoy writing from the era, and a good mystery, I just do not care.
Content Warnings
Minor: Antisemitism and Racial slurs
antoniac's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Such an interesting mystery, and Lord Peter is such an interesting sleuth. Major minus stars for the gratuitous antisemitism. Although characteristic of many 1920s novels I'd imagine, it makes for extremely uncomfortable reading. I was initially going to go for 2 stars for this, but the late chracter development and the very exciting and satisfying conclusion make it up to 3. I'll maybe return to Sayers in future, just being wary about the very dated language.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Medical content, Gore, and Racial slurs
Minor: Classism
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