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rosieclaverton's review against another edition
4.0
Solid historical mystery with excellent use of real figures and events to enhance the narrative.
carolainam's review against another edition
2.0
Si bien me parece que el libro está bien escrito y hay mucho trabajo (y cariño) detrás, me ha resultado lento y aburrido en ocasiones. Además los personajes me han parecido distantes y no he logrado encariñarme con ninguno.
A pesar de todo, no descarto leer más del autor.
A pesar de todo, no descarto leer más del autor.
coffee_books_breathe's review against another edition
5.0
There are spoilers in this review. You have been warned ⚠️
Ok, I'm so glad I discovered Ray Celestin this year! His books completely suck me in.
I love how he makes his books as historically correct as he can. I love how each book has a theme, a season and a song. He just has a way with words that completely enthralls me.
His writing is so gritty and honest, and you just care for his characters. I loved all the snippets of Chicago's history that was in this book. I felt the heat of the sun. I loved the gangsters and seeing Al Capone's relationship with Louis Armstrong.
Whilst I wasn't as invested in this particular investigation, as I was with the one in The Axeman's Jazz, I still connected with the characters and my heart broke for them. For Ida. For Jacob. For Dante. Even for Chuck.
I was so mad at Ray Celestin for breaking Ida's heart like he did. It broke mine too. I couldn't believe that happened, I was all in for their happy ever after.
And Dante. Oh Dante you poor broken man. I do hope he gets his happy ever after. Ray's characters feel so real, I just want them to be ok
Ok, I'm so glad I discovered Ray Celestin this year! His books completely suck me in.
I love how he makes his books as historically correct as he can. I love how each book has a theme, a season and a song. He just has a way with words that completely enthralls me.
His writing is so gritty and honest, and you just care for his characters. I loved all the snippets of Chicago's history that was in this book. I felt the heat of the sun. I loved the gangsters and seeing Al Capone's relationship with Louis Armstrong.
Whilst I wasn't as invested in this particular investigation, as I was with the one in The Axeman's Jazz, I still connected with the characters and my heart broke for them. For Ida. For Jacob. For Dante. Even for Chuck.
I was so mad at Ray Celestin for breaking Ida's heart like he did. It broke mine too. I couldn't believe that happened, I was all in for their happy ever after.
And Dante. Oh Dante you poor broken man. I do hope he gets his happy ever after. Ray's characters feel so real, I just want them to be ok
beytwice's review against another edition
4.0
This book has been a much anticipated read for me having loved The Axeman's Jazz! The characters in this are superb and along with the cultural atmosphere they make up the majority of this series' appeal to me. Ida in particular really grows into her own this time around and I enjoyed every minute of the again intertwining stories Celestin builds and develops.
I did think this book was lacking in atmosphere when compared to its predecessor: while still packed with '20s air and jazz, I didn't get the same constant rhythm throughout for some reason. While not supremely noticeable, this jankiness did slightly affect my perception of the story and thus my rating. Do not be fooled though: I still adored this and would recommend to lovers of mystery murders and '20s historical fiction.
I did think this book was lacking in atmosphere when compared to its predecessor: while still packed with '20s air and jazz, I didn't get the same constant rhythm throughout for some reason. While not supremely noticeable, this jankiness did slightly affect my perception of the story and thus my rating. Do not be fooled though: I still adored this and would recommend to lovers of mystery murders and '20s historical fiction.
katie_hill22's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
jdunne3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
b_ruizmartin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
votresourire_m's review against another edition
5.0
I’m not kidding when I say that I LOVE these books!