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cauchemarlena's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, how I love these books! Miss Fisher strikes again!
Sarja kuuendas raamatus ühineb Phryne tsirkusega, et selgitada välja, kes seda saboteerib. Samuti ei puudu ka mõrv ja surnukeha, kelleks seekord osutub härra Christopher/preili Christine, tsirkuses töötav androgüün. Paralleelselt saame tuttavaks ka konstaabel Tommy Harrisega, kes uurib samuti mõrvaga seotud juhtumit.
Sarja kuuendas raamatus ühineb Phryne tsirkusega, et selgitada välja, kes seda saboteerib. Samuti ei puudu ka mõrv ja surnukeha, kelleks seekord osutub härra Christopher/preili Christine, tsirkuses töötav androgüün. Paralleelselt saame tuttavaks ka konstaabel Tommy Harrisega, kes uurib samuti mõrvaga seotud juhtumit.
nicolepiermanwriter's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVE The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher! Here's my review of the first 7 books in the Phryne Fisher Murder Mystery book series for your enjoyment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6CFr47vmY0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6CFr47vmY0
ellelainey's review against another edition
2.0
DNF'd at 18%
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** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
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Blood and Circuses (Miss Phryne Fisher #6), Kerry Greenwood
★★☆☆☆
251 Pages
POV: 3rd person, multi-POV
Content Warning: mistreatment of carnival/circus, intersex people
I wanted to read the Phryne Fisher series, because I watched the TV show and loved it. Sadly, the books just aren't up to snuff. They don't have the same charm, the same interest, and Phryne doesn't ever really do anything of note, to be considered a 'private investigator'. Most of the time she gets by on luck and things falling into place. Or because she pays someone else to do it for her.
As the characters (and, of course, the author) point out in this book, Phryne is a woman who has too much money, not enough sense, and feels she's earned the right to sit back and do nothing with her time. Sure, she grew up poor, but as her Aunt Pru shows, people who know poverty can use their wealth later in life to help those who need it.
Unfortunately, I ended up DNF'ing this book at 18%. I just find the writing so laborious, with the constant changing of POV and the often-times lack of flow and sense, the “mysterious” scenes that don't make sense and don't fit into the plot, mean that I'm left with a headache. While I might normally applaud Kerry Greenwood for consistently including minorities into her stories, I'm sorry to say that I don't like the way she goes about it. Most of the time, they're used a victims, as comic relief, or deliberately used within the story as some sort of proof that Phryne accepts all kinds of people. Considering she sleeps with just about any male walking in every book, I can't bring myself to read any more. They're just the same book with different people, constantly trying to show just how amazing and brilliant and beautiful and sexual Phryne is, while boring me to tears.
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** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
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Blood and Circuses (Miss Phryne Fisher #6), Kerry Greenwood
★★☆☆☆
251 Pages
POV: 3rd person, multi-POV
Content Warning: mistreatment of carnival/circus, intersex people
I wanted to read the Phryne Fisher series, because I watched the TV show and loved it. Sadly, the books just aren't up to snuff. They don't have the same charm, the same interest, and Phryne doesn't ever really do anything of note, to be considered a 'private investigator'. Most of the time she gets by on luck and things falling into place. Or because she pays someone else to do it for her.
As the characters (and, of course, the author) point out in this book, Phryne is a woman who has too much money, not enough sense, and feels she's earned the right to sit back and do nothing with her time. Sure, she grew up poor, but as her Aunt Pru shows, people who know poverty can use their wealth later in life to help those who need it.
Unfortunately, I ended up DNF'ing this book at 18%. I just find the writing so laborious, with the constant changing of POV and the often-times lack of flow and sense, the “mysterious” scenes that don't make sense and don't fit into the plot, mean that I'm left with a headache. While I might normally applaud Kerry Greenwood for consistently including minorities into her stories, I'm sorry to say that I don't like the way she goes about it. Most of the time, they're used a victims, as comic relief, or deliberately used within the story as some sort of proof that Phryne accepts all kinds of people. Considering she sleeps with just about any male walking in every book, I can't bring myself to read any more. They're just the same book with different people, constantly trying to show just how amazing and brilliant and beautiful and sexual Phryne is, while boring me to tears.
kristinakg's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
guatedina's review against another edition
3.0
When Phryne becomes Fern she takes risks to solve a crime. A more fragile Phryne than I am used to. Lizard Elsie is my favorite of the supporting characters.
tracey_stewart's review against another edition
4.0
In my review of [b:The Green Mill Murder|382839|The Green Mill Murder (Phryne Fisher, #5)|Kerry Greenwood|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1418771616s/382839.jpg|2133933] I did a little bit of exploration of how very different the Miss Fisher tv episodes are from the books they're based on. I was about to say that the changes didn't feel quite so drastic in this one, until I remembered the very drastic change at the beginning. Yeah, there were great big changes; I guess it was a bit streamlined to make it easier to digest on television.
And, again, I liked the TV episode – but I liked the book better.
Another thing I mentioned in the last book was that I always seem to learn something from these books, and the same held true this time out. The bit about the human cannonball made me blink for a second, and then basically go "Well, sure." And I loved the detail about circus trick riding – I'm a little sad that wasn't the way they went with the tv show, because that would have been beautiful. Ah well.
A note on the horses - - I've said before that one area in which I always judge a writer is how they write horses. Kerry Greenwood did a nice job. They had names, and gender-specific pronouns were used. I approve.
I'm still a little disappointed and disoriented by this, the original, "real" Inspector Robinson. It took a minute, but once I finally adapted, I enjoyed him. The Shakespeare quotes that pepper this one helped – how can I not love a man whose response to someone being upset at police in her home is "'Oh, woe, Alas! What, in my house?'"
Lizard Elsie, Miss Parkes, the circus folk – these were some wonderful characters. Miss Fisher is a potent enough force to carry the whole series on her own if she had to – though she's not invulnerable, and I like that and her awareness of the fact – but she is surrounded by lovely juicy characters who are all immense fun to read, both the series regulars and the guest stars. Love it.
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
And, again, I liked the TV episode – but I liked the book better.
Another thing I mentioned in the last book was that I always seem to learn something from these books, and the same held true this time out. The bit about the human cannonball made me blink for a second, and then basically go "Well, sure." And I loved the detail about circus trick riding – I'm a little sad that wasn't the way they went with the tv show, because that would have been beautiful. Ah well.
A note on the horses - - I've said before that one area in which I always judge a writer is how they write horses. Kerry Greenwood did a nice job. They had names, and gender-specific pronouns were used. I approve.
I'm still a little disappointed and disoriented by this, the original, "real" Inspector Robinson. It took a minute, but once I finally adapted, I enjoyed him. The Shakespeare quotes that pepper this one helped – how can I not love a man whose response to someone being upset at police in her home is "'Oh, woe, Alas! What, in my house?'"
Lizard Elsie, Miss Parkes, the circus folk – these were some wonderful characters. Miss Fisher is a potent enough force to carry the whole series on her own if she had to – though she's not invulnerable, and I like that and her awareness of the fact – but she is surrounded by lovely juicy characters who are all immense fun to read, both the series regulars and the guest stars. Love it.
The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
recuerdo's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
cupkate147's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like it but they're getting too ridiculous and if it stuck with the mystery I'd be more interested. Phryne is starting to grate.
albloomy's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Phryne is a consistent delight. Australian 1920s setting crime fiction is lovely to read. This mystery is not my favourite but the banter and relationships between Phryne, Dot, Jack and Mr Butler continue to be fun and balance the eccentric Phryne with the ideals and values of the time.
I’m not sure Phryne is who I want to be when I grow up but she would be a fun friend to grab a drink with and hear some wild stories!
Phryne is a consistent delight. Australian 1920s setting crime fiction is lovely to read. This mystery is not my favourite but the banter and relationships between Phryne, Dot, Jack and Mr Butler continue to be fun and balance the eccentric Phryne with the ideals and values of the time.
I’m not sure Phryne is who I want to be when I grow up but she would be a fun friend to grab a drink with and hear some wild stories!
sveta_of_belinsk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Transphobia, Xenophobia, and Homophobia