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catwithbooks's review against another edition
3.5
Bni tatsächlich nach so langer Zeit etwas schwerlich in die Handlung rein gekommen. Tatsächlich empfinde ich vieles als zu sehr ausgeschmückt.
Ansonsten fand ich den Fall wieder recht spannend und das Ende interessant.
Ansonsten fand ich den Fall wieder recht spannend und das Ende interessant.
asiferd's review against another edition
4.0
I received an advance review copy of this book from Goodreads Giveaways/Random House. I was really excited to win this giveaway because this is one of my favorite series! I'm always anxious to see what Flavia will get up to next. As with all the Flavia books, this one was a joy to read. Alan Bradley's writing is full of fun references and witty remarks/inner thoughts from Flavia. ("By whom? I wondered grammatically" is probably my favorite line in this book.)
Dogger has been one of my favorite characters throughout the series, and I was glad to see him have a larger role in this story. I really enjoy the relationship between Dogger and Flavia.
One of the other things I like about this series is all the great characters that pop up in each book. Because this story is set outside of Bishop's Lacey, there are all sorts of new people to meet.
As mentioned by another reviewer here, the ending did feel abrupt, and I would've liked to have had a little more time with some of the characters, especially Hob.
The mystery was compelling, and it was nice to see the core characters' relationships progress during the story.
Dogger has been one of my favorite characters throughout the series, and I was glad to see him have a larger role in this story. I really enjoy the relationship between Dogger and Flavia.
One of the other things I like about this series is all the great characters that pop up in each book. Because this story is set outside of Bishop's Lacey, there are all sorts of new people to meet.
As mentioned by another reviewer here, the ending did feel abrupt, and I would've liked to have had a little more time with some of the characters, especially Hob.
The mystery was compelling, and it was nice to see the core characters' relationships progress during the story.
kiminindy's review against another edition
5.0
I just love these little murder mysteries. Flavia is a joy and now it appears Dogger will have a larger part in the books. Can't wait for the next one!
gertrudy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
gamz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
artmajorese's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Flavia de Luce does it again! This 12-year old sleuth has just had a terrible tragedy befall the family, and she and her sisters, along with Dogger, go on a vacation. While there, Flavia catches a dead body and sets forth to solve the mystery of the man's death. While doing so, she uncovers some secrets and rights some wrongs while solving various crimes.
Flavia de Luce stories is a precocious young girl with a love of chemistry and a mind for solving murders. These books are a delight to read.
#FlaviadeLuce #TheGravesAFineandPrivatePlace #AlanBradley
Flavia de Luce stories is a precocious young girl with a love of chemistry and a mind for solving murders. These books are a delight to read.
#FlaviadeLuce #TheGravesAFineandPrivatePlace #AlanBradley
pallavi_sharma87's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Flavia is on a summer holiday with her sisters and Dogger after her father's death. They were travelling down the river in a boat which was being rowed by Dogger. Flavia manages to entangle her fingers in a corpse’s mouth while dangling her hand in the water. I thought this was a bizarre way of finding a dead body. I would never sleep if I were Flavia!!
Anyway, Flavia being Flavia manages to inspect the corpse before the police takes over. She and Dogger works together and solves the mystery. Flavia is more mature and blending into adulthood nicely. Her bond with her sisters and especially Dogger is has caught my attention. I do miss that tantrum throwing or disobedient Flavia but everybody grows up.
I enjoy this series and look forward to seeing what will happen to Flavia.
Happy Reading!!
Flavia is on a summer holiday with her sisters and Dogger after her father's death. They were travelling down the river in a boat which was being rowed by Dogger. Flavia manages to entangle her fingers in a corpse’s mouth while dangling her hand in the water. I thought this was a bizarre way of finding a dead body. I would never sleep if I were Flavia!!
Anyway, Flavia being Flavia manages to inspect the corpse before the police takes over. She and Dogger works together and solves the mystery. Flavia is more mature and blending into adulthood nicely. Her bond with her sisters and especially Dogger is has caught my attention. I do miss that tantrum throwing or disobedient Flavia but everybody grows up.
I enjoy this series and look forward to seeing what will happen to Flavia.
Happy Reading!!
soniapage's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome! Am I imagining it or are the de Luce sisters getting along? Very satisfying ending that makes me crave the next book.