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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Already the tenth in the series, but my first. It was easy to step in to; any required background knowledge was explained along the way (and not in a big info dump at the beginning).
I like Gemma, though I feel she treats Jayne more as her assistant than as her friend. Jayne doesn’t seem to notice or care though.
I don’t care much for Donald. He’s constantly causually throwing Gemma under the bus.
And for that matter, can we put that myth to bed already? When a woman is killed, the most likely suspect is a husband or boyfriend. When a man is killed, it’s most likely a criminal business contact. (Of course authors needed to use more variety concerning murder victims and their killers, but it would be nice if characters didn’t keep repeating the same nonsense.)
The book feels well researched, though I think the text painted on the street says “look right” rather than left (unless it was a one way street or they were halfway across the street already), because traffic is coming from the right first.
I read an arc through NetGalley.
I like Gemma, though I feel she treats Jayne more as her assistant than as her friend. Jayne doesn’t seem to notice or care though.
I don’t care much for Donald. He’s constantly causually throwing Gemma under the bus.
“As I’m sure Ryan and Henry can tell us, ex-spouses are often the most likely suspects,” Donald added helpfully, “and for good reason.”
And for that matter, can we put that myth to bed already? When a woman is killed, the most likely suspect is a husband or boyfriend. When a man is killed, it’s most likely a criminal business contact. (Of course authors needed to use more variety concerning murder victims and their killers, but it would be nice if characters didn’t keep repeating the same nonsense.)
The book feels well researched, though I think the text painted on the street says “look right” rather than left (unless it was a one way street or they were halfway across the street already), because traffic is coming from the right first.
I read an arc through NetGalley.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I cannot believe that I have just completed the tenth book in this series. I wondered after the ninth book, where it seemed that Delany had reverted to writing Gemma Doyle as an unbearable know-it-all. This time out, she does notice more than other people, but she isn't so obnoxious about it. I much prefer non-obnoxious Gemma.
Once again, Gemma and her posse are in London, this time for her sister Pippa's wedding. Gemma's luggage doesn't join her and she must shop before the event while everyone else gets their beauty sleep. As a result, Gemma leaves the reception early and runs into her ex-husband who appears to be waiting for her to appear. She eventually agrees to meet him the following day to discuss a book, but when she shows up at his bookshop, he is found dead in his office.
Of course Gemma is unable to simply let things be. She wants to know why Paul was killed, especially since he was obviously down on his luck. Things escalate (as usual) and once again we get to observe the sibling rivalry between Gemma and Pippa. There is also a very satisfying bar room brawl. I was completely diverted by those pleasures, and failed to figure things out. Not that I mind. It far better than being bored.
Once again, Gemma and her posse are in London, this time for her sister Pippa's wedding. Gemma's luggage doesn't join her and she must shop before the event while everyone else gets their beauty sleep. As a result, Gemma leaves the reception early and runs into her ex-husband who appears to be waiting for her to appear. She eventually agrees to meet him the following day to discuss a book, but when she shows up at his bookshop, he is found dead in his office.
Of course Gemma is unable to simply let things be. She wants to know why Paul was killed, especially since he was obviously down on his luck. Things escalate (as usual) and once again we get to observe the sibling rivalry between Gemma and Pippa. There is also a very satisfying bar room brawl. I was completely diverted by those pleasures, and failed to figure things out. Not that I mind. It far better than being bored.