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A review by razreads
Requiem for a Mezzo by Carola Dunn
2.0
If you're starting the series, don't begin with this one which is, in my opinion, the weakest so far. Dunn attempts to create a complex array of characters with time-period-appropriate quirks and backstories, but in failing to lay the requisite foundations, we instead end up with a poor sense of who's who and no real interest in any of them. The mystery itself was very simplistic and predictable by halfway (since you may, by then, have a vague grasp of some of the characters). All that aside, the continuation elements of Daisy & Alec's characters, their individual growth and the inter-relationships was a saving grace, and the optimistic, light-hearted banter from Alec was highly appreciated along the way.
Also, note to myself more than anything, not an audiobook narrator for me - like the book, I felt it was trying too much (in this case, to come across as an English Lady) and, again like the book, not succeeding (having several lapses into American pronunciations).
Also, note to myself more than anything, not an audiobook narrator for me - like the book, I felt it was trying too much (in this case, to come across as an English Lady) and, again like the book, not succeeding (having several lapses into American pronunciations).