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Mystery, murder and women ruling the world… I ate this book up. Let me live in 1920’s London for a day and drive around in Niven’s car. I’ll wear a green hat.

amyrobertsonreads's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

poppysbooks's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

veecundill's review against another edition

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mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

Normally love Atkinson’s books and this was beautifully written but dull and with way too many characters.

sarah_bettina's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

bookish_scientist's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

3.75

crownjules73's review

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5.0

What a joy to immerse myself in this book! I was torn between gulping it down, or putting it down so it would last a few more days. My partner must have felt very ignored that week! Kate Atkinson is such a great storyteller, the characters just came alive and were a very human mix of virtue and vice (often in the same person). It was witty and exciting, but also sensitive and thought-provoking. An unusual ending too, tying up loose ends in a fast-forward style. Absolutely recommend this!

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