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a_robin_reads's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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- Library book & Storytel audiobook
- Series TBR
- Monthly Themed Challenge: Series
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Review:
Least favorite of the series so far
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Review previously placed on my blog:
Review previously placed on my blog:
I have read Danger at dead man's pass by M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. This is the fourth book in the Adventures on trains series. I read a copy from the library whilst listening to the audiobook. Read this for my Monthly Themed Challenge with the prompt: Series. This is a middle grade mystery book.
I enjoyed this one, but not as much as the other books in the series. There was a certain plot twist in this book, which didn't make sense at all for being in the fourth book in the series and not in the first or second book. The mystery was pretty good, but I didn't really like the vibes. Still a good read and will of course continue. Hopefully the next one is better.
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lost_luna's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
feeling_rather_bookish's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
helentheresa's review against another edition
5.0
Another fantastic book in the Adventures on Trains series. This time, Hal and Uncle Nat - now well-recognised for their detective endeavours across the world - are invited to Germany to help solve a mystery. Hal's interest in trains is a huge benefit to him here but he must disguise his detective abilities (which also means his art) to help crack the case.
I loved the setting and the number of younger characters in this too. I also really enjoyed the historical references (Cold War) and literary references (Faust). As always in the series, the illustrations are simply stunning.
Thank you M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman for a super series. It goes from strength to strength!
I loved the setting and the number of younger characters in this too. I also really enjoyed the historical references (Cold War) and literary references (Faust). As always in the series, the illustrations are simply stunning.
Thank you M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman for a super series. It goes from strength to strength!
bookwormjoshua's review
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
writinghideout's review
4.5
This was my favourite Adventures on Trains book yet! I love the murder mystery aspect of it with the curse and the haunting, with trains still fitted in but not feeling like it was at all repetitive from earlier books. I was also so intrigued as to Uncle Nat’s secret the whole time… and the finale was wonderful!
Even more excited for the next one now. Such fun!
Even more excited for the next one now. Such fun!
mma_sirowlbie's review against another edition
5.0
A pretty good adventure story, and personally speaking, I find it to be one of the best in the series so far; while the last book greatly elevated the stakes, this one builds on that foundation by crafting an eerie and memorable atmosphere in the Kranzenstein family home.
Uncle Nat largely fades to the background, and personally, that's for the best; Hal's relationship with the kids is fun to watch, and while a larger cast means he (and consequently, we) have less time to build ties to any of the characters introduced as we have in previous iterations, the side-characters are still largely memorable and play their own role in the story without seeming like fluff pieces there to drift about.
The only downside I have to complain about is that I often got confused about the characters - largely between the baron and Arnold - but asides from that, this is a pretty solid installment and I'm looking forward to the next one!
I do hope going forth more recurring characters are brought into the mix as the baron was; while being introduced to an entirely new cast is fun, sometimes you do want old roots to peek out of the ground from time to time.
A solid 8/10 from me. A fantastic, creepy little mystery-adventure story. Perfect for an afternoon's read.
Uncle Nat largely fades to the background, and personally, that's for the best; Hal's relationship with the kids is fun to watch, and while a larger cast means he (and consequently, we) have less time to build ties to any of the characters introduced as we have in previous iterations, the side-characters are still largely memorable and play their own role in the story without seeming like fluff pieces there to drift about.
The only downside I have to complain about is that I often got confused about the characters - largely between the baron and Arnold - but asides from that, this is a pretty solid installment and I'm looking forward to the next one!
I do hope going forth more recurring characters are brought into the mix as the baron was; while being introduced to an entirely new cast is fun, sometimes you do want old roots to peek out of the ground from time to time.
A solid 8/10 from me. A fantastic, creepy little mystery-adventure story. Perfect for an afternoon's read.