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bookshroom247's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
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
4.25
em_lottie28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
bronzeageholly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.25
My favourite book of the series!
The plot was fantastic and super interesting with a dive into the breadth of magic history. There was a good level of peril and some super spell-use too. Aaronovitch is very descriptive in his writing which has always made the fight sequences vivid and dynamic, and he continues with this instalment.
All the favourites at the Folly and beyond were involved with only a few new key names dropped in (the foxes made a great appearance too). I have really enjoyed Peter Grant and Sahra Guleed’s teamwork throughout the series and particularly loved reading the sections involving them interviewing people together.
Peter has completely stopped making weird comments about people which I appreciate enormously as they previously made the books awkward, and has also limited his media references to only a few well-chosen moments.
Above all, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith has made this series absolutely fantastic to listen to. His characterisation is brilliant - everyone is unique and instantly memorable. I have WHIZZED through this book because of his incredible reading and would suggest anyone who wants to get into the series listens to the audiobooks!
The plot was fantastic and super interesting with a dive into the breadth of magic history. There was a good level of peril and some super spell-use too. Aaronovitch is very descriptive in his writing which has always made the fight sequences vivid and dynamic, and he continues with this instalment.
All the favourites at the Folly and beyond were involved with only a few new key names dropped in (the foxes made a great appearance too). I have really enjoyed Peter Grant and Sahra Guleed’s teamwork throughout the series and particularly loved reading the sections involving them interviewing people together.
Peter has completely stopped making weird comments about people which I appreciate enormously as they previously made the books awkward, and has also limited his media references to only a few well-chosen moments.
Above all, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith has made this series absolutely fantastic to listen to. His characterisation is brilliant - everyone is unique and instantly memorable. I have WHIZZED through this book because of his incredible reading and would suggest anyone who wants to get into the series listens to the audiobooks!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Racism
miyuki_phoenix's review against another edition
4.0
*** Rezension des Hörbuch-Version ***
Dies war das erste Buch, das ich von Ben Aaronovitch gelesen habe. Es handelt sich bei diesem um einen Teil einer ganzen Reihe. Dies war mir zu Beginn des Buches nicht bewusst, tat meinem Lese-/Hörvergnügen jedoch keinen Abbruch. Das Buch lässt sich gut lesen, auch ohne Vorwissen zu den Hauptcharakteren oder vorigen Handlungsbögen.
Der Einstieg in die Geschichte erfolgte zügig und es ging von Beginn an spannend los. Besonders gut gefielen mir an diesem Buch die Zusammenhänge, die der Autor zwischen Magie und der „normalen Welt“ herstellt und wie diese begründet werden.
Weitere Pluspunkte sind für mich definitiv der Humor, der in der Erzählweise steckt sowie die Diversität der Charaktere. Jede Person hat ihre eigene distinktive Persönlichkeit.
Die Stimme von Dietmar Wunder, dem Sprecher der Hörbuch-Version, war angenehm und meiner Meinung nach sehr passend.
Wem würde ich das Buch empfehlen? Allen, die gerne Fantasy lesen, ein bisschen Spannung suchen und Füchse mögen, die sich verhalten als wären sie die Geheimpolizei. ;)
#DieSilberkammerinderChanceryLane #NetGalleyDE
Dies war das erste Buch, das ich von Ben Aaronovitch gelesen habe. Es handelt sich bei diesem um einen Teil einer ganzen Reihe. Dies war mir zu Beginn des Buches nicht bewusst, tat meinem Lese-/Hörvergnügen jedoch keinen Abbruch. Das Buch lässt sich gut lesen, auch ohne Vorwissen zu den Hauptcharakteren oder vorigen Handlungsbögen.
Der Einstieg in die Geschichte erfolgte zügig und es ging von Beginn an spannend los. Besonders gut gefielen mir an diesem Buch die Zusammenhänge, die der Autor zwischen Magie und der „normalen Welt“ herstellt und wie diese begründet werden.
Weitere Pluspunkte sind für mich definitiv der Humor, der in der Erzählweise steckt sowie die Diversität der Charaktere. Jede Person hat ihre eigene distinktive Persönlichkeit.
Die Stimme von Dietmar Wunder, dem Sprecher der Hörbuch-Version, war angenehm und meiner Meinung nach sehr passend.
Wem würde ich das Buch empfehlen? Allen, die gerne Fantasy lesen, ein bisschen Spannung suchen und Füchse mögen, die sich verhalten als wären sie die Geheimpolizei. ;)
#DieSilberkammerinderChanceryLane #NetGalleyDE
lianabotha's review
3.0
The ROL books are like pizza: even the bad ones are still pretty good for the most part, so while I wasn't crazy about this particular outing, I still recommend this if you enjoy urban fantasy, London, and procedurals or some combination thereof.
emilyexmas's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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
4.0
I don’t know why I had assumed the series had ended, but it was a seriously good surprise to find out it wasn’t when I went to reread.
I love these books.
I love these books.
hbcbray's review
3.0
This is a solid entry into the Rivers of London series: a good procedural which expands our understanding of the ROV 'verse, and has a few surprises.
That said, it doesn't sparkle. While I purposely tried to slow down my reading, I felt no urge to rush through this story as I have past Rivers of London Novels. And as for laughs, there was only one LOL moment - one.
I think the wonder factor is missing - Peter here seems an old hand - policing with magic has just become policing - and there are no "I love magic" moments, making for a somewhat dull book, comparatively speaking.
That said, it doesn't sparkle. While I purposely tried to slow down my reading, I felt no urge to rush through this story as I have past Rivers of London Novels. And as for laughs, there was only one LOL moment - one.
I think the wonder factor is missing - Peter here seems an old hand - policing with magic has just become policing - and there are no "I love magic" moments, making for a somewhat dull book, comparatively speaking.
jamiefleming16's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
'The wider the base, the greater the stability of the builiding,' said Nightingale. 'You taught me that.'
I thought of the future - which now had my daughters in it, and foxes, and mad Northern smiths, and whatever mischief Abigail was going to get herself into.
I raised my bottle.
'To the future,' I said. 'Whatever it is.'
jbrito's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0