Reviews

For the Love of Mike by Rhys Bowen

brewsa25sloane's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

salowlbooks's review

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.5

hbcbray's review

1.0

Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me three times - oy, vey! Three strikes and I'm out.

I love the Royal Spyness and Evan Evans series, but this one is surprisingly trite and amateurish. Can't believe they come from the same woman.

Less a mystery, and more 'plucky heroine' experiences all the cultural touchstones of 19th-20th C. NYC - fresh off the boat; anarchists, artists, and free thinkers; McKinley's Assassination; Working conditions of Immigrant garment workers (think triangle fire). Tiresome. I'm listening to the end now not even waiting for the happy ending. Oy!

kolson687's review

3.0

This cozy mystery series is getting more interesting but Molly needs a little more common sense! Loved the setting in turn of the century NYC.

delapptg's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

3.5

kathydavie's review

4.0

Turn-of-the-century New York murder mystery with a stubborn woman detective. Very good. Has that "homey" quality I like.

mamap's review

3.0

Molly Murphy Mystery #3

ktaylor1164's review

4.0

This was the best in the series so far--a light mystery that also manages to explore the historical realities in this time and place, such as a plight of garment workers. A bit of a love triangle forms...though sadly, I don't like either of the men involved.

theproficientreader's review

3.0

3.5 Stars

deidrelj's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0