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jonathanrobert's review
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
familyandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This book is solidly in the middle. It was okay. Nothing about it made me love or dislike it. The story was engaging enough that you wanted to know what happens. But it wasn't a page turner.
vesper1931's review
4.0
1657 and John Grey has gone home to Clavershall West, his home in Essex. After a drunken night he wakes up to find a body on the village's dung heep. Faced with the reluctance of the local magistrate to investiate he decides to do so.
In this story Grey seems at times to be naive, so I look forward to find out if he becomes more worldly in his approach to life and its mysteries. But I did enjoy this story.
In this story Grey seems at times to be naive, so I look forward to find out if he becomes more worldly in his approach to life and its mysteries. But I did enjoy this story.
julieputty's review
3.0
It's quite funny, with a great setting. The downside is that the main character is really foolish. A lot. I mean A LOT.
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