rants_n_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Skip this book in the series! I usually like this series, but this book is definitely showing how dated it is. Even taking in account that this was published before the 1998 DNA study that lead the Monticello Foundation to assert that Jefferson was the father of at least one-if not all- of Hemming's children, this book still had too many white people discussing how "complex" slavery was. There are times when the author seems to acknowledge this fact, but still progresses with scenes in which white people believe in "slaves loving their masters" and Jefferson being a "kind master". There's also too much focus on how white people in the past probably hated being separated from the slaves- like slavery was as much a burden for white people who had to be haughty over another group. It's very problematic. There's also a lot of inferring that Jefferson was probably not the father of Hemming's children. Oh, no, he was just trying to be a gentleman and take credit to divert the scandal- yeah...that's bullsh*t. Things I did like: Mim's character development and the reflections on passing people who were able to climb the social ladder.
kellerific's review against another edition
3.0
It was incredibly slow getting into it and I found it hard to become invested. I was very disappointed after the first two.
mollynelsonregan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cute n cozy n cats
psalva's review against another edition
2.0
This is the third book in the Mrs. Murphy series and I find myself disliking it more as I go forward. This one, which centers around a historic victim found in a slave quarters at Monticello, is the hardest to like so far. Characters with sanitized/racist views of slavery in the U.S? Check. Trying to depict a nuanced view but being tone deaf? Check. I want to like this series but it’s been a downhill ride so far.
anzunagi's review against another edition
2.0
This book like...weirdly defends slavery? And is also weirdly in love with Thomas Jefferson?
The worst of the bunch just skip it honestly.
The worst of the bunch just skip it honestly.
numberonehowdareyou's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
sternenmaus's review against another edition
4.0
Für mich ist der geschichtliche Teil leider etwas zu detailreich geworden.
Die Spannung setzt erst ungefähr bei der Mitte des Romans ein, dann aber richtig!
Dass wir die Tiere verstehen können, ist eine tolle Idee und gibt dem Ganzen noch das besondere Etwas.
Anders als andere Krimis nicht so vorhersehbar, ein großer Pluspunkt!
Die Spannung setzt erst ungefähr bei der Mitte des Romans ein, dann aber richtig!
Dass wir die Tiere verstehen können, ist eine tolle Idee und gibt dem Ganzen noch das besondere Etwas.
Anders als andere Krimis nicht so vorhersehbar, ein großer Pluspunkt!
antaylor0786's review
5.0
At first this book was a little hard to get into. I thought maybe I was getting burnt out on the books. However, by the end I was hocked. I love how the book threw a curve ball/