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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
susysstories's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Fun first instalment to the Thomas Lynley series. No big surprised but enjoyable enough to read, despite the topics.
Characters 7
Atmosphere 7
Writing Style 7
Premise 6
Execution/Plot 6
Execution/Pace 6
Execution/Setup 6
Enjoyment/Engrossment 7
Characters 7
Atmosphere 7
Writing Style 7
Premise 6
Execution/Plot 6
Execution/Pace 6
Execution/Setup 6
Enjoyment/Engrossment 7
marybird13's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
First book in a very long running series. I liked it. I particularly enjoy George's description of the English countryside. I also like the partnership of Lynley and Havers.
aaronreadabook's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
billymac1962's review against another edition
5.0
This came along just as I was in the mood for an English village mystery. It delivered in spades.
I was completely captivated by the story and the characters. It's the first in a rapidly growing series featuring Decective Inspecter Thomas Lynley and Detective Seargent Barbara Havers.
Read it, folks.
I was completely captivated by the story and the characters. It's the first in a rapidly growing series featuring Decective Inspecter Thomas Lynley and Detective Seargent Barbara Havers.
Read it, folks.
sgleco's review against another edition
DNF at 150 pages. Too much description in the writing. Difficult to understand the time period it takes place. Too many concurrent stories. The plot didn’t move fast enough.