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blodeuedd's review
3.0
I always do like historical mysteries and this one had me guessing. Because at times it pointed towards someone, and then someone else and then I wondered again. In the end I always suspect everyone.
The book starts with a murder. Pierre Renard, a silvesmith, that was not that liked it seems in the end. He lives behind his wife Mary, she was a wreck of nerves and had not been treated right by him.
At the beginning of every chapter we also get a page from his diary and see what really was going on with him and how much he hated his wife. Yeah, I really did not like hím.
Other Povs are Digby who found the body and investigates who did it. Then there are Mary's sister, the people who worked for Renard, his best friend and new people that comes into the story. Another POV are the Chishesters who commissioned some work from him and they deal with their own issues and his death of course. It all comes together in a fine woven plot.
Good characters, a nice plot and nicely done murder plot. I enjoyed it.
The book starts with a murder. Pierre Renard, a silvesmith, that was not that liked it seems in the end. He lives behind his wife Mary, she was a wreck of nerves and had not been treated right by him.
At the beginning of every chapter we also get a page from his diary and see what really was going on with him and how much he hated his wife. Yeah, I really did not like hím.
Other Povs are Digby who found the body and investigates who did it. Then there are Mary's sister, the people who worked for Renard, his best friend and new people that comes into the story. Another POV are the Chishesters who commissioned some work from him and they deal with their own issues and his death of course. It all comes together in a fine woven plot.
Good characters, a nice plot and nicely done murder plot. I enjoyed it.
bexwat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cazmck's review
lighthearted
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
3.0
woolyj's review against another edition
Very rarely, if you look at my give up on shelf, would I give up on a book. I would persevere through everything just to finish but this I couldn't. It just didn't grab me at all. I gave it 120 pages and just can't any more. Sorry.
murphysmate's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this was a murder mystery. It wasn't, really. It was more of a character study. I might have enjoyed it more if I had known what to expect.
kisullivan's review against another edition
1.0
Really struggled with this for some reason, found it boring, the writing didn't engage me. I didn't care about the characters.
alldebooks's review against another edition
2.0
This was ok, I was disappointed. The narrative progresses nicely but kind of peters out at the end. The denouement is a bit of an anti-climax to say the least.
_uwejja_'s review against another edition
4.0
I was hooked to this book immediately, very interesting and kept me reading throughout.
avidreadergirl1's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it and recommend it to all who wish to read a well written book where there are no explosion nor high-speed car chases. I am sure that the next boom by Sophia Tobin will be added to my wish list.