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rebelmouse's review against another edition
3.0
I did not think much of this book on my first hearing some years ago, but I did enjoy it more this time around.
Sidney Grice is such an irritating character sometimes, but is redeemed now and again by his unexpected kindness to March. I like March very much, she has a lot to contend with with her guardian and his peculiarities.
Off to start the next in the series now.
Sidney Grice is such an irritating character sometimes, but is redeemed now and again by his unexpected kindness to March. I like March very much, she has a lot to contend with with her guardian and his peculiarities.
Off to start the next in the series now.
geenyas's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the series, apparently -- now I need to find the first one.
A Sherlock Holmes-inspired farce full of improbable characters and situations but the humor propels the story as much as the mystery. The verbal sparring between personal detective Sidney Grice and his ward, modern woman, March Middleton is highly entertaining. A fun, fast read.
A Sherlock Holmes-inspired farce full of improbable characters and situations but the humor propels the story as much as the mystery. The verbal sparring between personal detective Sidney Grice and his ward, modern woman, March Middleton is highly entertaining. A fun, fast read.
isabel2tt's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beesleybob's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mo_mentan's review against another edition
4.0
2.1.2019
I love march. I can so much relate to her. The people are really harsh with her and a lot of the comedy is basically grice or molly or anyone else accidentally or not insulting her. It's kind of overdone, especially molly, but it is part of the tone and thats ok.
But i still relate ao much to her acting so confident but not being so at all when in her thoughts, the difference being that she is in a way still seen as attractive (a different way of the bella swan syndrome: i would in fact find her attractive but in rral life no one else would, probably, the reference being me who of course lack her sense of humour and a lot else)
The crime story was ok but i somehow missed it as i didnt realise it was nearly over and i knew that dorna would be guilty though i did not know why and i also found the pound part somehow nearly more interesting
I love march. I can so much relate to her. The people are really harsh with her and a lot of the comedy is basically grice or molly or anyone else accidentally or not insulting her. It's kind of overdone, especially molly, but it is part of the tone and thats ok.
But i still relate ao much to her acting so confident but not being so at all when in her thoughts, the difference being that she is in a way still seen as attractive (a different way of the bella swan syndrome: i would in fact find her attractive but in rral life no one else would, probably, the reference being me who of course lack her sense of humour and a lot else)
The crime story was ok but i somehow missed it as i didnt realise it was nearly over and i knew that dorna would be guilty though i did not know why and i also found the pound part somehow nearly more interesting
timinbc's review against another edition
4.0
Well, now. Suppose I told you a book is funny and grisly at the same time. Would you want to read it? If yes, you won't do better than this; if not, skip this one.
You get a warning early on as Kasasian describes the Foskett Curse, detailing past deaths one after another, each less likely than the previous, until you almost have to laugh.
Grice is as nasty as ever but we see hints that it's a facade. Middleton is somewhat cleverer, is clearly learning this detective business, and is becoming confident in her sassiness. The side characters are better than in book 1, the plot rolls along well.
There are lots of murders, several in grisly detail, and an ongoing Victorian air that a murder's no big deal as long as it isn't anyone we know.
If you liked #1, you'll like this more; if you didn't like #1, this won't save it for you.
Final note: amid all the wisecracking, MIddleton's story is developing in the opposite direction, giving the series more weight. Some thought has gone into this, and I suspect we're going to need to read all the books to see it through.
You get a warning early on as Kasasian describes the Foskett Curse, detailing past deaths one after another, each less likely than the previous, until you almost have to laugh.
Grice is as nasty as ever but we see hints that it's a facade. Middleton is somewhat cleverer, is clearly learning this detective business, and is becoming confident in her sassiness. The side characters are better than in book 1, the plot rolls along well.
There are lots of murders, several in grisly detail, and an ongoing Victorian air that a murder's no big deal as long as it isn't anyone we know.
If you liked #1, you'll like this more; if you didn't like #1, this won't save it for you.
Final note: amid all the wisecracking, MIddleton's story is developing in the opposite direction, giving the series more weight. Some thought has gone into this, and I suspect we're going to need to read all the books to see it through.
betsyparty's review against another edition
3.0
3.75. I enjoyed the plot more than the Mangle Street Murders as it felt more well thought out, but at times it was predictable and felt quite busy. However, I feel connected to the characters now and will likely continue reading the series
saga_medievalist's review against another edition
- 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? No
2.75
It just didn’t hold my attention so I found I wasn’t really wanting to go back to it and finish. It’s a shame as I loved the first one.