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savvyrosereads's review
fast-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
3.5
Nothing wrong with this one, but more a snippet to introduce/connect two fun characters than a standalone novella. Still, I can’t wait to read The Rose Code in 2024 and get more Osla!
jsmitch23's review
3.0
Nothing spectacular. I did enjoy being back in the Rose Code world a bit. An interesting little listen.
winona_reads3's review
i like this because i get a taste of the authors writing in small short stories
booktravelbug's review
3.0
I wanted to love this book as it was written by two of my favorite writers, but I felt it just missed the mark.
In Smoke Signal, I was reintroduced to Osla Kendall from The Rose Code and Agatha Christie from The Mystery of Mrs. Christie. The blending of these two worlds could have been magical, espionage and a mystery writer, how could you go wrong, but it just didn't have that spark for which these two writers are known. I feel that with this storyline, the authors could have gone so much deeper, but alas, it was a novella and not a full novel, so it left me wanting.
While this is not on my all-time favorites list, it is still a good story about two amazing real-life women who served their country in a time of war.
In Smoke Signal, I was reintroduced to Osla Kendall from The Rose Code and Agatha Christie from The Mystery of Mrs. Christie. The blending of these two worlds could have been magical, espionage and a mystery writer, how could you go wrong, but it just didn't have that spark for which these two writers are known. I feel that with this storyline, the authors could have gone so much deeper, but alas, it was a novella and not a full novel, so it left me wanting.
While this is not on my all-time favorites list, it is still a good story about two amazing real-life women who served their country in a time of war.
welkinvault's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
What was this? I was hoping for a well thought out short story. So much clumsy exposition. My expectations were not met
slb80's review
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
ashc123's review
3.0
Fun novella revisiting characters from a book I thoroughly enjoyed. I have read The Rose Code, but have yet to read The Mystery of Mrs. Christie. I am looking forward to reading that book soon.