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yourbookishbff's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is a reread, and I loved it even more than I did the first time around. The pacing for this installment feels just right, and I couldn't set it aside in the second half as all the threads begin to weave together into something recognizable. There are several scenes that are just so expertly written that I want to savor them - the scene setting, the dialogue, the tension and longing, the silences. It's such a treat to reread and doubly enjoy all the in between character moments.
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Murder, Death, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infertility
spikehype's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexism
sarahholliday's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
So here's my thing about the Lady Sherlock series: most of the time I have trouble following what's happening in terms of the mystery. I don't think this is the author's fault—I think Thomas writes very clever, complex mysteries that involve a lot of characters and details that I don't always make note of.
And yet...I so enjoy the experience of reading these books! The writing—particularly the dialogue—is so melodious and witty. I love watching Charlotte navigate a world set against her, and I really appreciate the brief interludes where we get to inhabit other characters' POVs.
A Conspiracy was an excellent sequel, though the mysteries felt slightly less compelling than in Scarlet Women. I'm eager to see where Thomas takes Charlotte & Co. next!
And yet...I so enjoy the experience of reading these books! The writing—particularly the dialogue—is so melodious and witty. I love watching Charlotte navigate a world set against her, and I really appreciate the brief interludes where we get to inhabit other characters' POVs.
A Conspiracy was an excellent sequel, though the mysteries felt slightly less compelling than in Scarlet Women. I'm eager to see where Thomas takes Charlotte & Co. next!
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Antisemitism
hanz's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Death, and Gun violence
lit_with_lauren's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
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