Reviews

Mord auf der Leviathan: Fandorin ermittelt by Boris Akunin

urikastov's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

kristinvdt's review against another edition

3.0

For those who like Agatha Christie. Forgettable but enjoyable while it lasted.

mehitabels's review against another edition

4.0

"November's chill breath trimmed her braids with silver,
Whispering that youth and love were lost forever."

susannavs's review against another edition

5.0

This was better than the second installment, but that might be because I love Agatha Christie and this book draws heavily on her tradition :-)

derekjohnston's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

meganstreb's review against another edition

3.0

Would be interested in reading more of his stuff. Period murder mystery set on a boat heading to or from India (I can't remember which).
A bit like Holmes where things aren't always revealed to the reader so you can't necessarily solve the crime yourself.

rachelhelps's review against another edition

2.0

This was a mystery book with a slight variation on the genre: chapters varied in their authors. Akunin succeeded in differentiating the voices, but the tone didn't ring true to me. Characters of other nationalities seemed caricatured, while the one Russian stood out as the hero (obviously appealing to his original audience). I didn't find myself enthralled by the mystery either. At least now I can tell Grandma I gave it a shot.

blossomgarden's review against another edition

4.0

3.75. Figured this one out somewhat quickly but enjoyed it nonetheless. Fandorin was not the most prevalent character until later on and it was written from different perspectives (reminded me of Wilkie Collins’s writing).

alexlewis's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

clarentium's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Wasn't huge on this as a mystery: it felt like it couldn't decide what sort of mystery to be. But I enjoyed the characters and the plot.