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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
mysterious
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
7/10
The author has a habit of cramming a lot of events & excitement into the last few chapters of a book, which is not a bad things except if some of the earlier chapters kind of dragged. That was the problem with this book. Still, an absorbing read.
The author has a habit of cramming a lot of events & excitement into the last few chapters of a book, which is not a bad things except if some of the earlier chapters kind of dragged. That was the problem with this book. Still, an absorbing read.
Dorchester Terrace is the 27th book in Anne Perry’s Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series. Although reading it was like spending time with old friends, the series is definitely ready to wind down. The author spent more time with side characters than she did with the two main characters. The plot did not grab me, and there was more language that felt out of place than usual. (I don't know - is "go rogue" really a phrase that would have been used about people in this time frame?) If you are a fan of the series, you’ll probably enjoy the book well enough, but if you are new to the series I predict it will be hard to follow and to feel engaged by the characters. I recommend starting with the excellent first book in the series, The Cater Street Hangman.
Thomas Pitt has now risen to be the head of Special Branch, responsible for national security inside Victorian Britain. Unfortunately, his lack of old-school background means that his capability to run his unit is suspect. Old and complicated issues from the Balkans threaten to erupt, and Pitt must find a way to prevent an incident that could lead to widespread war.
I've been with this series from the beginning, and I've always admired Perry's characters and how they struggled with great moral questions with both compassion and courage. without using any spoilers, I'm still trying to process the ending of this one.
I've been with this series from the beginning, and I've always admired Perry's characters and how they struggled with great moral questions with both compassion and courage. without using any spoilers, I'm still trying to process the ending of this one.
I've faithfully read this series, in order over the past few years. Many are great books while some are just good. This one is certainly in the top five for me. Plenty of intrigues, suspense, and plot twists. I wasn't disappointed. I think you won't be either.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
As the new commander of Special Branch Thomas Pitt finds himself socially a bit out of his depth, and worries that he may not be able to succeed in the role as his predecessor Victor Narraway did. Pitt finds himself trying to sort fact from fiction when several seemingly unrelated events happen.
I enjoy catching up with Thomas and Charlotte Pitt, and it's nice to see how the lives of all the characters are progressing. The mystery is secondary to me, and while I found parts of it stretched credibility I still very much enjoy this series.
I enjoy catching up with Thomas and Charlotte Pitt, and it's nice to see how the lives of all the characters are progressing. The mystery is secondary to me, and while I found parts of it stretched credibility I still very much enjoy this series.
The historical background of this story is very rich, and it is interesting to see Pitt making the transition to head of Special Branch. There are a few times that the story seems convoluted, but I still enjoyed it. I probably would have given it 3 1/2 stars if halves were available.