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soniapage's review
Listened to only a bit of this and decided not to finish. I just don't like Maisie! Cold-hearted, selfish, arrogant.....Maybe it's the narrator on the audio books but Maisie comes off as very unpleasant. Guess I'm finished with this series.
aoosterwyk's review
3.0
Maisie continues her healing process while attempting to rescue an inventor from the Nazis just as they are making their move on Austria.
I enjoyed being back in Maisie's world, although much of the story was devoted to bringing readers up to date and seemed repetitive. I say, let the readers fend for themselves and read the previous volumes. The space would be better filled with Maisie having more adventures.
I enjoyed being back in Maisie's world, although much of the story was devoted to bringing readers up to date and seemed repetitive. I say, let the readers fend for themselves and read the previous volumes. The space would be better filled with Maisie having more adventures.
mawalker1962's review
5.0
Read my review at https://historyloverdiversions.com/2016/08/29/britain-between-the-world-wars-the-maisie-dobbs-books/
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
3.0
I wavered on what to give this... As always the writing was engaging and it was a quick read, but I miss Maisie's office and her friends in England. This felt... off brand or like a side quest. Hoping the events of the epilogue mean we are headed back to regularly scheduled programming with the next book.
carolinefran's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
sarahtokar's review
3.0
Typical Maisie Dobbs story, which is good but predictable. I read it for the setting bc I’m going on a trip to Munich soon.
nicoleankenmann's review
4.0
Audiobook: 09hr 18m
The tension that runs through the plot of this novel is palpable as a reader. It's fascinating to watch, almost in slow motion, as history unfolds for these characters. In the same breath, it's hard watching "people" you care about prepare for a tragedy they can only too accurately forecast and fear. Every good piece of fiction is a lesson in empathy, and this is no exception. Infamous cameos were handled with care -- I hope that continues as the weeds of war weave around the ankles of Ms Maisie Dobbs.
The tension that runs through the plot of this novel is palpable as a reader. It's fascinating to watch, almost in slow motion, as history unfolds for these characters. In the same breath, it's hard watching "people" you care about prepare for a tragedy they can only too accurately forecast and fear. Every good piece of fiction is a lesson in empathy, and this is no exception. Infamous cameos were handled with care -- I hope that continues as the weeds of war weave around the ankles of Ms Maisie Dobbs.