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nickimags's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bookguyinva2022's review
5.0
I chose the audio version of this book because of the promise of fun accents and I wasn't disappointed. DeSilva and his wife are such lovable characters it will keep me visiting this series time and again. The only negative I found was with the storyline involving so many characters not being who they seemed I would have liked the physical book so I could go back and reference to keep them straight.
magikfaye's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
littlebird113's review
2.0
Lovely characters, lovely setting, just not much of a mystery. There aren't clues to uncover or anything to work out--fully fleshed out information is presented generally truthfully by witnesses and the "surprise," telegraphed miles away, is that the honest disclosure of the facts of the case is prompted by an opportunity for vengeance rather than justice.
It was a fine story, just not what I want in a mystery.
It was a fine story, just not what I want in a mystery.
booktimewithelvis's review
5.0
Very enjoyable
I really enjoyed a first book in this series and looked forward to reading this, the second and I wasn't disappointed it was even better. I really like the main character of Shanti De Silva and Archie Clutterbuck his boss provides added comic relief. The book is short but I like that,it fits the type of story well. The book is well written and with reading, the characters are engaging and seem to develop more as the series progresses. If you like good solid crime stories set in an exotic location with a charming detective, you can't go wrong with this, highly recommended. I look forward to reading the third instalment.
I really enjoyed a first book in this series and looked forward to reading this, the second and I wasn't disappointed it was even better. I really like the main character of Shanti De Silva and Archie Clutterbuck his boss provides added comic relief. The book is short but I like that,it fits the type of story well. The book is well written and with reading, the characters are engaging and seem to develop more as the series progresses. If you like good solid crime stories set in an exotic location with a charming detective, you can't go wrong with this, highly recommended. I look forward to reading the third instalment.
dmchurch's review
When the Petries come to town with her nephew and his wife, the English colonial community is on high excitement. However, a deadly fall bring a balancing act for da Silva--pursue the death as suspicious or appease his English bosses. Of course, there are other social and cultural subplots to keep this cozy moving along as Jane helps da Silva navigate the social and personal aspects of each conflict.
vesper1931's review
4.0
The heir to an Earl of Axford has arrived in Nuala from Australia with his wife. Before travelling on to England. On a hunting trip there is a death, and Inspector Silva is sent to the area to confirm the verdict of suicide and retrieve the body. Meanwhile his Sergeant Prasanna is going through a crisis.
An enjoyable mystery, a well-written story with its very likeable characters.
An enjoyable mystery, a well-written story with its very likeable characters.
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