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wes1ey's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kizzia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.0
This is another perfectly serviceable murder mystery set in the 1980s from Richard Coles that I whipped through in two days. However that isn’t a ringing endorsement because my speed was less because I couldn’t put it down and more because most of the characters were annoying me and I just wanted to see how it was going to end. And ending which I found threadbare and mildly unsatisfying. I won’t be deliberately seeking any more of the Cannon Clement series out but (like this did) one appears as a 99p kindle deal then I’d dive back in.
lesenderweise's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
kazza27's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the Canon Clement series we are reunited with the residents of Champton, he meet with Daniel and his mother Audrey as they are welcoming the new priest and his family as Champton and the parish of Upper and Lower Badsaddle are joined.
Not long after they arrived there is a murder in the village again and Daniel is called by Neil the local policeman to help break the devastating news to the family.
This is a really enjoyable read set in the 1980's I quickly became engrossed in the community and their horror at the killing. The characters are well written and I enjoyed the relationships and the detail of the Anglican Church and the role of the vicar in the close knit community.
Like the first book the murder was quite brutal and the investigation was thorough and twisty I was hooked and I cannot wait until book three.
Not long after they arrived there is a murder in the village again and Daniel is called by Neil the local policeman to help break the devastating news to the family.
This is a really enjoyable read set in the 1980's I quickly became engrossed in the community and their horror at the killing. The characters are well written and I enjoyed the relationships and the detail of the Anglican Church and the role of the vicar in the close knit community.
Like the first book the murder was quite brutal and the investigation was thorough and twisty I was hooked and I cannot wait until book three.
planetpammy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
sprockette's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
loudgls89's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
melodywithbass's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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? No
4.5
A number of twists and turns, and real character development in a number of cases. Touching, life affirming, and contemplative inner-monologue of the main character is a restorative joy to read. I am not a Christian but enjoy the setting and the philosophical/humanitarian aspects of this story, and the Christian setting is not unpleasant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Religious bigotry
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor references to boarding-school abuse, and church-based child abuse with brief hints at potential violent sexual abuse of boys in a church setting.caterinaanna's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75