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knitswithbeer's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic. And though I wasn't quite right, I did work out the bad guy this time.
samharnold's review against another edition
5.0
Love the Ruth Galloway series of books and this one does not disappoint. I simply love this book as much as the others. Brilliant as always.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
2.0
I usually found the cases very interesting and that's why I keept reading this series as I just don't gel with Ruth or the other characters, I should stop trying to like them to be honest. But what usually saves the book, the case, was just not that Interesting in this and I didn't care for the procedure it this one
blodeuedd's review against another edition
4.0
I am hooked! But now I have read them all,ok, I have not, but someone is sitting on book 8! Omg, just return it already! I have all the rest reserved, and want them now.
Dead pilot, creepy weird estate, and almost 6 years have gone by from book 1. Her daughter turns 5 in this one. Cathbad and Judy is getting another kid. The years sure have gone by.
And again, it makes me wonder if Ruth ever gets a second chance with Nelson.
Great mystery again, did not see it all coming. I am on such a mystery high. Totally recommend these
Dead pilot, creepy weird estate, and almost 6 years have gone by from book 1. Her daughter turns 5 in this one. Cathbad and Judy is getting another kid. The years sure have gone by.
And again, it makes me wonder if Ruth ever gets a second chance with Nelson.
Great mystery again, did not see it all coming. I am on such a mystery high. Totally recommend these
lucycatten's review against another edition
4.0
Dr Ruth Galloway is now a firm favourite and since reading this book, I've gone back and read the first 6 in the series too. Huge, huge thanks for introducing me to a new author and a new addiction. In fact, I loved this book so much that I also bought it on audiobook and loved it just as much the second time around - and I very rarely re-read anything.
As well as adoring the completely 'real' character of Ruth - I love the fact that she's a bit overweight and grumpy, I also loved Nelson and had great fun reading the backlist and watching their relationship develop. Cathbad however, is a stroke of pure genius: "Cathbad adores her but he's more likely to build her a ceremonial fire than put the kettle on."
The interplay between the historical story and the modern day one works perfectly and no, I didn't work out 'who-dunnit' which is always a good thing. Talk about drawing the reader in. I was holding my breath during the flood and would have put a cushion over my face if I could have done that and kept reading at the same time.
An absolutely brilliant series, completely unlike anything I've ever read before. I want number 8 now!
As well as adoring the completely 'real' character of Ruth - I love the fact that she's a bit overweight and grumpy, I also loved Nelson and had great fun reading the backlist and watching their relationship develop. Cathbad however, is a stroke of pure genius: "Cathbad adores her but he's more likely to build her a ceremonial fire than put the kettle on."
The interplay between the historical story and the modern day one works perfectly and no, I didn't work out 'who-dunnit' which is always a good thing. Talk about drawing the reader in. I was holding my breath during the flood and would have put a cushion over my face if I could have done that and kept reading at the same time.
An absolutely brilliant series, completely unlike anything I've ever read before. I want number 8 now!
carlylottsofbookz's review against another edition
3.0
This book is the 8th or so in a series, but it stands alone as well.
This is a complicated story with several plot points. You have a professor of archaeology who is a single mom of a 5 year old who works on large digs at the same time she teaches as well as is on call as a police inspector. She also strangely has enough time to be interviewed for many tv shows. She's not a particularly like able character, even though she is the protagonist. She's in love with a policeman who is her daughter's dad, but he's married...so she kind of just pines for him.
There's also a body found that seems to be a cold case murder, a creepy old castle, a rich secretive family, a woman about to have a baby, a long lost love, man eating pigs, distant relatives, illegitimate children, DNA testing, affairs, WWII fighter planes, and a family reunion.
Sound like a lot for a 370 page book? It was. It was very plot driven, without character development, but ultimately an easy read.
This is a complicated story with several plot points. You have a professor of archaeology who is a single mom of a 5 year old who works on large digs at the same time she teaches as well as is on call as a police inspector. She also strangely has enough time to be interviewed for many tv shows. She's not a particularly like able character, even though she is the protagonist. She's in love with a policeman who is her daughter's dad, but he's married...so she kind of just pines for him.
There's also a body found that seems to be a cold case murder, a creepy old castle, a rich secretive family, a woman about to have a baby, a long lost love, man eating pigs, distant relatives, illegitimate children, DNA testing, affairs, WWII fighter planes, and a family reunion.
Sound like a lot for a 370 page book? It was. It was very plot driven, without character development, but ultimately an easy read.
chatdunoirreadsalot123's review against another edition
4.0
It is always a delight to read about Ruth Galloway and her “crew”!
bibliocatts's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
3.75