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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
The first few Flavia books were amazing. I loved them. I think this plotline and universe is played out, however. A lot of the major players, specifically Flavia's sisters, are pretty much out of the story. Undine, Flavia's cousin, is just horrid. The audiobook narrator Jane Entwistle is awesome as always but I'm just kind of over Flavia and I think she'd be over us if she were real.
I was so excited when I saw that the new Flavia book came out. This one was just as good as the rest – highly amusing, wonderful language and a fun mystery.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was so good to be with Flavia and Dogger, and company again.
The story is rather more dramatic and it’s interesting to see her on the cusp between girl and adult, with some of the conflict and confusion that entails.
But I would read these until Flavia is in her dotage!
The story is rather more dramatic and it’s interesting to see her on the cusp between girl and adult, with some of the conflict and confusion that entails.
But I would read these until Flavia is in her dotage!
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’ve been reading this series since 9th grade and have thoroughly enjoyed every one of its 11 installments. This most recent book is what I assume to be the end of the series (although I wouldn’t be upset if Alan Bradley continued writing more), and it tied up some loose ends very nicely. This book seemed to be faster paced than the earlier books (from what I remember since I began the series 13 years ago) and there were admittedly a couple times when I was a little confused by how quickly events of the story were unfolding. The murder mystery in this book didn’t seem to have as much depth as previous stories in the series. Instead, this book focuses more on Flavia’s coming-of-age, her grappling with some major changes in her life from the previous few books, and the development of more positive relationships she has in her life. These aspects of the story were worth the small sacrifice of a detailed grisly murder, in my opinion. The nostalgia, familiarity, and the love I have for the characters, as well as seeing Flavia’s growth really show up in this book, definitely contributed to my high rating despite the story’s occasional confusion and fast pace. I would recommend this whole series to anyone who loves a cozy mystery, and to anyone who loves a confident young female protagonist.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced