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avl_book_girl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
rosieclaverton's review against another edition
4.0
Super surprising direction of narrative here, but I enjoyed it.
Yes, it was a bit racist at times and yikes to the view of "seductive" underage girls. Also, the resolution felt like it was from the first seeds planted, which felt like a cop out.
But really it was a romance dressed up as a mystery and I appreciate the romance.
Yes, it was a bit racist at times and yikes to the view of "seductive" underage girls. Also, the resolution felt like it was from the first seeds planted, which felt like a cop out.
But really it was a romance dressed up as a mystery and I appreciate the romance.
bethsmout's review against another edition
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
2.0
mbdemaine's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Different from previous books in the series, focus not on inspector Grant
abbierose_m's review against another edition
2.5
I love Tey, but this book was not nearly up to her usual standard, and her troubling politics are evident. A weirdly straightforward book, although it was entertaining as it went.
leiliadore's review against another edition
mysterious
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
2.0
Book club book - no way id have finished it otherwise. So boring and slow and in many ways very sexist for a book written by a woman.
kraley's review against another edition
5.0
Although this didn’t feature Inspector Grant very much, I loved Robert and his stodgy manners. I loved his Digestivo biscuits and butter tarts. I loved his aunt and even his nephew. Another Tey gem.
emilyjia5080's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
showell's review against another edition
5.0
"'the trouble with you, dear, is that you think of an angel of the Lord as a creature with wings, whereas he is probably a scruffy little man in a bowler hat.'" this book is full of writing like that. And the story's good too.