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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Silent in the Grave took over my brain for three days, it made for extremely engaging reading. When I wasn't reading this book, I found myself thinking about Lady Julia, wondering about the mystery and the characters and how it would all pan out.
I loved Lady Julia herself, enjoying her pragmatic outlook, the challenges of being an intelligent and adventurous sort born to privilege but confined by 19th century society's rules for feminine behaviour. Her family were a delight, all boasting oddball traits without being infuriatingly quirky. And of course there's Brisbane and the enigma he keeps proving himself to be.
The resolution of Edward's murder was a tiny bit unsatisfying, as a touch more drama could have been mined out of the culprit's identity and the confrontation scene. Yet the ending of the book was still wonderful, thanks to the reactions of secondary characters and the remaining unanswered questions and plot threads, all of which have left me longing to read more from this intrepid detective in the making.
I loved Lady Julia herself, enjoying her pragmatic outlook, the challenges of being an intelligent and adventurous sort born to privilege but confined by 19th century society's rules for feminine behaviour. Her family were a delight, all boasting oddball traits without being infuriatingly quirky. And of course there's Brisbane and the enigma he keeps proving himself to be.
The resolution of Edward's murder was a tiny bit unsatisfying, as a touch more drama could have been mined out of the culprit's identity and the confrontation scene. Yet the ending of the book was still wonderful, thanks to the reactions of secondary characters and the remaining unanswered questions and plot threads, all of which have left me longing to read more from this intrepid detective in the making.
Now on to book two. I'm sorry I don't already have it in my possession.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
slow-paced
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So many mixed feelings surrounding this book.
I loved the mystery and the overall feel/style of writing in the book. However, I couldn't stand the protagonist at times, and the love interest seemed to be aspiring to be Sherlock Holmes a bit too much.
Overall, a decent historical fiction read.
I loved the mystery and the overall feel/style of writing in the book. However, I couldn't stand the protagonist at times, and the love interest seemed to be aspiring to be Sherlock Holmes a bit too much.
Overall, a decent historical fiction read.
3,5 stars
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OMG!! Really didnt see that coming! I mean, I can guess who's Edward murderer (thanks for spoiler in my friend review :| ), but the reason behind that? MIND.BLOWING.
And Nicholas kinda remind me of Cam Rohan, plus the scene when he play violin will always in my mind. That, is enough reason to read the next book :p
Full review in Indonesian, please click this banner
OMG!! Really didnt see that coming! I mean, I can guess who's Edward murderer (thanks for spoiler in my friend review :| ), but the reason behind that? MIND.BLOWING.
And Nicholas kinda remind me of Cam Rohan, plus the scene when he play violin will always in my mind. That, is enough reason to read the next book :p
I was pretty disappointed by this book. I'm a big fan of the Veronica Speedwell novels and so gave this series a try. I found both lead characters tiresome (and didn't understand their relationship at all, or why they thought they cared about each other), knew who the murderer was really early on, and was irritated by the near-constant Roma stereotyping.
I realize this is the first novel Raybourn published, and enough people have pointed me at this series, so I'll try the next one. If it doesn't redeem the series, I'm just going to stick with Veronica.
I realize this is the first novel Raybourn published, and enough people have pointed me at this series, so I'll try the next one. If it doesn't redeem the series, I'm just going to stick with Veronica.