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foraging_pages's review against another edition
3.0
Art historians spending their summer in search of lost, medieval masterpieces?
Count me in.
The idea of history professors in a relationship and choosing to explore Europe for the summer definitely appeals to my romantic, history-loving heart.
References and allusions to historical figures and places inspired me.
*currently planning a trip to Rothenburg, Germany*
After finishing:
Hhhhhmmmmmm
Hhmmm...
The setup was excellent, but the execution, characters, and plot were too cozy in place of dynamic. The author was trying to write a *don’t need no man* main female character and she succeeded there but there was literally no depth to any of the characters or the plot. Very surface-level writing and mystery setup. I did love the historical significance however!
Count me in.
The idea of history professors in a relationship and choosing to explore Europe for the summer definitely appeals to my romantic, history-loving heart.
References and allusions to historical figures and places inspired me.
*currently planning a trip to Rothenburg, Germany*
After finishing:
Hhhhhmmmmmm
Hhmmm...
The setup was excellent, but the execution, characters, and plot were too cozy in place of dynamic. The author was trying to write a *don’t need no man* main female character and she succeeded there but there was literally no depth to any of the characters or the plot. Very surface-level writing and mystery setup. I did love the historical significance however!
melissa_who_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Had read before more than once; enjoyed the audiobook tremendously.
the_history_shelf's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy Elizabeth Peter mysteries, especially her Amelia Peabody series. This first volume in the Vicky Bliss series was fairly good. I enjoyed the quick-witted and sassy heroine, along with the fast-paced writing. I bought all four of the other books in this series once I heard that Peters is coming out with the sixth and final Vicky Bliss book this month. I'm looking forward to the journey!
mwalkerelders's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jamiezaccaria's review against another edition
4.5
A fun mystery that combines Agatha Christie-style sleuthing and Scooby-Doo-esque castle hijinks with German art history.
nikshelby's review against another edition
3.0
>>> "Since there was nothing else to do, we went sightseeing. By Tony's definition, this activity includes frequent stop for liquid refreshment. The drinking places of Rothenburg are all charming; you can guzzle beer or drink tea in dark, raftered rooms or sit in a cobblestoned square admiring the view. We tried both, and since we couldn't decide which ambience was preferable, we tried both several times."
>>> "A scholar is supposed to keep an open mind. All our instincts are against a supernormal explanation, but instincts aren't logic. How do we know?
"Well, for one thing, this business is too corny to be supernatural...By some straining of the brain I could believe in ghosts; but I can't believe in a ghost that acts like Terror Comics."
>>> "It is setting a high value upon our opinions to roast men alive on account of them." Nobody ever said a truer word. But Montaigne came along too late for Konstanze, and the Essays were only the opening wedge of rationalism. If you think people are ever rational."
>>> "A scholar is supposed to keep an open mind. All our instincts are against a supernormal explanation, but instincts aren't logic. How do we know?
"Well, for one thing, this business is too corny to be supernatural...By some straining of the brain I could believe in ghosts; but I can't believe in a ghost that acts like Terror Comics."
>>> "It is setting a high value upon our opinions to roast men alive on account of them." Nobody ever said a truer word. But Montaigne came along too late for Konstanze, and the Essays were only the opening wedge of rationalism. If you think people are ever rational."
amym84's review against another edition
3.0
I liked Vickie Bliss enough. I didn't take to her as quickly as I did Amelia Peabody however. It took me a little time to get used to the mannerisms of this character.
I liked the double mystery of solving what happened in the past in order to figure out the mystery in the present. But I also thought it was difficult to follow at times with all the names thrown about.
In listening to the audio book, I thought the narrator was awesome. That was the true standout of this book for me. All the different dialects and male / female narration was done extremely well.
I'll more than likely pick up the next book in the series. From what I gather it does get better as it goes along.
I liked the double mystery of solving what happened in the past in order to figure out the mystery in the present. But I also thought it was difficult to follow at times with all the names thrown about.
In listening to the audio book, I thought the narrator was awesome. That was the true standout of this book for me. All the different dialects and male / female narration was done extremely well.
I'll more than likely pick up the next book in the series. From what I gather it does get better as it goes along.