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whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
3.0
Didn't anticipate where it went, but that's not a bad thing. Overall, it was a decent book. Nothing profound, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility I'll read some more of her stuff. have any thoughts?
emilystop's review against another edition
dark
emotional
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Rape
3r3buh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
missyjohnson's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this mystery. I found the writing to be well done, the characters interesting and the suspense believable and on-going. Elizabeth George did an excellent job of doling out just enough information to maintain the interest in the story but not obviously give away too much info for the mystery to be worked out quickly. I will certainly read another Inspector Lynley mystery. I did see that a PBS Mystery series was done on this novel and I will make a point to see it. So nice to pick up a new author and enjoy the escape
punkinmuffin's review against another edition
3.0
This was a great read while travelling. Good plot, interesting characters. I'll be reading more of this series.
ronji's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
alidottie's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the characters--and knowing that this is just an introduction to them and I can know more about them in all there other cases was intriguing. I was not ready for the ending--though it seemed like I should have seen it coming--I'm on the naive side.
dajoyofit's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure if I really liked this or not. The mystery was compelling and that was part of the fun. Her female character is very cliche (ugly girl who hates the world). I was disappointed. I'd hoped to read a female character who was brilliant with not so many "issues". I did like how Ms George captured the English accent and rhythm; it was enjoyable to read that. Aside from my disappointment with the female character, it was an interesting and it was fun trying to figure out the mystery.
acmccloskey's review against another edition
4.0
I gobbled this book up. So much fun. Wonderful writing, well-drawn characters, engaging from start to finish.
terrik_409's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
3.25
Slow-paced then the last few chapters are horrific. It's hard to warm up to the main characters. Still, I'm curious how Lynly and Havers grow to work together in later books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Adult/minor relationship