mdpenguin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I think that this did a better job of exploring the changes in Skeeve than the previous one. I liked the introspection and felt that the scenes that triggered each new thought were well conceived and believable. I didn't find it to be quite as funny as the previous books, but it's still a good source of lighthearted entertainment and I generally liked the supporting characters.
jessschira's review
3.0
Although this book does a great job allowing Skeeve to evolve and learn about himself, it's a slow read. It feels like a placeholder in the series.
tregina's review
2.0
There were only two things that I remembered about this from the first time I read it, the Klahdish meal, and the ending (though I'd mixed up two of the characters involved). I actually liked that it took a turn for the more serious overall, but for one of the most feared dimensions, people were remarkably decent overall. Then again, there never are any real obstacles in these books.
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