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valefimbres's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
2.0
I can't read this series anymore. The mystery solutions seem totally disconnected from the well-drawn characters and fabulous writing style. I just get so infuriated with the magic endings it's not worth it.
lgpiper's review against another edition
4.0
This was an interesting read, especially in light of the fact that I was reading it during the week that commemorates the nuclear annihilation of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Although the book was written about ten years ago, it deals with a British police inspector, Ian Rutledge, who had served in WWI and who came back rather shell-shocked. So there are lots of comments about the experience of war and the essentially senseless slaughter that comprised most of WWI.
The library tells me that this was the sixth book in a series. Since the guy was only recently returned from the war, I'm wondering what happened in the first five books. If they follow chronological order, there's a lot to pack into one year. I suppose I'll have to check one or two of them out. Some authors write their series on more-or-less chronological order, and others not. Whatever, this book was quite good and tells me the author(s)(just one name, but apparently the books are written by a mother/son duo) are worth a second look.
Oh, the story takes place mostly in Kent, but has threads back to London. The inspector harbors serious doubts about the guilt of someone he'd had convicted of murder before the war, some serious doubts about some of his actions during the war, and serious doubts about the people in Kent, some of whom appeared to be long-loved friends, but who might be hiding secrets of their own.
The library tells me that this was the sixth book in a series. Since the guy was only recently returned from the war, I'm wondering what happened in the first five books. If they follow chronological order, there's a lot to pack into one year. I suppose I'll have to check one or two of them out. Some authors write their series on more-or-less chronological order, and others not. Whatever, this book was quite good and tells me the author(s)(just one name, but apparently the books are written by a mother/son duo) are worth a second look.
Oh, the story takes place mostly in Kent, but has threads back to London. The inspector harbors serious doubts about the guilt of someone he'd had convicted of murder before the war, some serious doubts about some of his actions during the war, and serious doubts about the people in Kent, some of whom appeared to be long-loved friends, but who might be hiding secrets of their own.
thereclamationproject's review against another edition
4.0
It is suffice to say that I am addicted to Inspector Rutledge and Charles Todd's brilliant series.
chuckri's review against another edition
mysterious
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? N/A
3.75
thechristined's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting mysteries and situations as always, but the abrupt endings and loose ends are really starting to get to me
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especially when characters are MIA.abeth_parker's review against another edition
4.0
Not my favorite Inspector Rutledge mystery, but as always, it is a well-written mystery. Inspector Rutledge is shell-shocked and haunted by his actions in the Great War. But, he is a careful and thorough Inspector. A great read all-around.
margaret_k30's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
irenereadsbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5