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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
Another interesting read with more character development and revelations that had previously been hinted at.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Once again a very solid mystery from C.S. Harris with odds and ends serving as compelling red herrings for our intrepid hero and -- most pleasingly -- his sleuthing friend Hero Jarvis. I have to say, formidable really is the best adjective for her. She manages to get through the layers of lies and societal conventions without destroying a single item of clothing, which is something Sebastian has an awful lot of trouble with.
I hate to wave shipping banners, but I really do hope that something closer to romance blossoms between the two of them. I feel that Kat's function as a character is over, and whenever she appears I groan inwardly. She turns Sebastian into an idiot which, I suppose, is what love does.
I hate to wave shipping banners, but I really do hope that something closer to romance blossoms between the two of them. I feel that Kat's function as a character is over, and whenever she appears I groan inwardly. She turns Sebastian into an idiot which, I suppose, is what love does.
While the mystery was still quite engaging, this one felt more about the personal lives of the series' protagonists and a transitional book for them, at that, as they find out things that readers have known for quite a while. Nevertheless, the elements of history pulled into the plot made for fascinating reading and the continuing exploration of fathers and sons is handled well.
This is the first book in my new "use the library" endeavor and made me particularly happy because it's not one I'd buy in hardback, but I was getting impatient for the paperback edition.
This is the first book in my new "use the library" endeavor and made me particularly happy because it's not one I'd buy in hardback, but I was getting impatient for the paperback edition.
I can't put these books down. Once I get started, I rip right through it and start looking for the next one. The Sebastian St. Cyr books are much better written and--especially--edited than [a:Anne Perry|6331|Anne Perry|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1447512355p2/6331.jpg]'s William Monk series, with which they share some key elements, and although they're neither as charming nor as enticingly nerdy as the Wrexford and Sloane series by [a:Andrea Penrose|4421201|Andrea Penrose|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1486921694p2/4421201.jpg], they throw more light on the society and politics of the times.
That being said, I have no use for fight scenes. There are at least three fight scenes in every book. I dislike it when a modern female detective like V.I.Warshawski puts herself in danger willy-nilly, and I see no reason to like it any better when a rich man's Mike Hammer like Viscount Devlin does it. Fortunately, they don't last that long. I have got into the habit of flipping ahead to see if he has killed his antagonists this time or merely left them bleeding, and how badly he's hurt, and moving on.
At least Sebastian goes to Paul Gibson to get his wounds bound up, and Paul may be my favorite character of the series.
That being said, I have no use for fight scenes. There are at least three fight scenes in every book. I dislike it when a modern female detective like V.I.Warshawski puts herself in danger willy-nilly, and I see no reason to like it any better when a rich man's Mike Hammer like Viscount Devlin does it. Fortunately, they don't last that long. I have got into the habit of flipping ahead to see if he has killed his antagonists this time or merely left them bleeding, and how badly he's hurt, and moving on.
At least Sebastian goes to Paul Gibson to get his wounds bound up, and Paul may be my favorite character of the series.
Liked this book better than the 4th (the one I was slightly disappointed with) - it seems like the series has regained its groove --some really great twists here!! Lovely, exciting read.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Still loving this series! I absolutely can't wait for the next book to be released.
I have no idea how this book got on my shelf...but I needed something light to read...and so I picked it up this week as I am dashing around the city preparing for Christmas.
The historical mystery takes place during the Regency era...and the main character, Sebastian is a likeable character who spends his free time solving mysteries. This mystery is about the murder of two brothers...and a pastor...there are fights with daggers, there are mummified dead bodies...and there are independent women.
The book is well written...better than a typical drugstore mystery and light enough to not cause you to need to re-read passages on your commute into the city.
Recommend? Yes.
The historical mystery takes place during the Regency era...and the main character, Sebastian is a likeable character who spends his free time solving mysteries. This mystery is about the murder of two brothers...and a pastor...there are fights with daggers, there are mummified dead bodies...and there are independent women.
The book is well written...better than a typical drugstore mystery and light enough to not cause you to need to re-read passages on your commute into the city.
Recommend? Yes.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow. There were a lot of people to keep track of in the book’s present and 30 years prior. A lot of intrigue in both times. Not sure how I feel about the reveal. One glaring clue was left until the very end. But all in all a good ride.