Reviews - The Mimicking of Known Successes

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The Mimicking of Known Successes

Malka Older

3.64 AVERAGE

sunshinebunni67's review against another edition

3.5

fast-paced

danzibooks's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Such a fun space mystery! Always impressed when authors fit so much world-building into short stories. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

samcp's review

3.5

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

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I wasn't too sure about this going in but the book just clicked with me. It wasn't so much the plot or the characters but the setting this time, which is unusual for me. But there was something about the windswept, stark platforms with trains clattering through on rail systems that circled the planet (or a moon?) of Jupiter, the ease with which a scholar could order tea and scones delivered to their room, the gaslights always blazing to keep the rooms warm, the colored fogs that blow through streets, the care and attention given to animals, the whole aesthetic just struck me and made me want to read more.

mebius's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-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: No

monj's review

4.0

This was a delight - I would certainly read a whole series of these. I loved all the little bits about Jupiter world-building, but I also loved that they were not the main point, and the murder mystery was a nicely-paced lark. What a cozy fun read