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cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea Catherine Aird was still writing! And honestly, still writing very well. I enjoyed this one quite a lot, very interesting premise.
cmbohn's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
pugsly1987's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.75
zzzrevel's review against another edition
3.0
I had not read a CD Sloan series books in quite a
while and I found this one a bit disappointing.
It had its moments and the doltish Crosby
and Superintendent Leeyes provided some
amusement, but the overall crime seemed
too contrived, and in the end I think the
reader knows who did it before the police
did, but perhaps not the 'why'.
while and I found this one a bit disappointing.
It had its moments and the doltish Crosby
and Superintendent Leeyes provided some
amusement, but the overall crime seemed
too contrived, and in the end I think the
reader knows who did it before the police
did, but perhaps not the 'why'.
helenh's review
4.0
So happy that Sloan and Crosby are back! This is the usual cleverly plotted, full of clues if you can find 'em offering from Catherine Aird. I'm not sure that the culprit was hidden quite well enough, but that's just my minor quibble.
The banter is also as usual a delight, especially between Sloan and the Superintendent. Crosby is his usual, bumbling but well meaning self. Need I mention that Ms. Aird's specialty is sharply delineated, unique characters? You'll love Mr. Puckle especially, of the law firm Puckle, Puckle and Nunnery, whose call to the descendants of a very rich man sets everything in motion..
I have one disappointment, which involves that very rich man's endowment, and it's impossible to describe without giving away the plot. Perhaps when you read to the absolute end you'll know what I mean. But it didn't spoil my enjoyment of another Crosby and Sloan outing, and it won't spoil yours, either.
The banter is also as usual a delight, especially between Sloan and the Superintendent. Crosby is his usual, bumbling but well meaning self. Need I mention that Ms. Aird's specialty is sharply delineated, unique characters? You'll love Mr. Puckle especially, of the law firm Puckle, Puckle and Nunnery, whose call to the descendants of a very rich man sets everything in motion..
I have one disappointment, which involves that very rich man's endowment, and it's impossible to describe without giving away the plot. Perhaps when you read to the absolute end you'll know what I mean. But it didn't spoil my enjoyment of another Crosby and Sloan outing, and it won't spoil yours, either.
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