julija125's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Die Serie ist echt viel besser. Vieles geht einfach zu schnell und ich mag die Zeitsprünge nicht, Details fehlen. Aber trotzdem okay.
tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
I found that was more of a hit-or-miss volume than the first book in the series was. There were some good stories in it — I loved the final story about West Germany & espionage — but there were also some duds. Namely the one about cricket — the mystery was intriguing but there were FAR too many extraneous details about cricket (which is a sport I know nothing about, but also I don’t care much — or know much — about ANY sport). Details that really didn’t affect the actual emotional punch of the story.
But overall, not a bad read. It just took me awhile (like a month or a little more *facepalm*) to actually care enough to finish this one. TO BE FAIR though, I’ve been in a reading slump for much of this month, so that slow pace is not solely indicative of my feelings about this book.
But overall, not a bad read. It just took me awhile (like a month or a little more *facepalm*) to actually care enough to finish this one. TO BE FAIR though, I’ve been in a reading slump for much of this month, so that slow pace is not solely indicative of my feelings about this book.
jonathanrobert's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hannahjoy91's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Still enjoying Sidney Chambers adventures although I enjoyed this collection a bit less that the first.
Still enjoying Sidney Chambers adventures although I enjoyed this collection a bit less that the first.
sjf510's review
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
novel_nomad's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
Another excellent collection of short mystery vignettes starring the doggedly determined amateur sleuth, Reverend Sidney Chambers. Vastly superior to the TV show, with a depth of character hardly touched upon in the show, and the ending had me cheering.
Another excellent collection of short mystery vignettes starring the doggedly determined amateur sleuth, Reverend Sidney Chambers. Vastly superior to the TV show, with a depth of character hardly touched upon in the show, and the ending had me cheering.
kah's review
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
in2reading's review against another edition
4.0
As I finished number 2 in the Granchester Mysteries series, I see that the books are able to reflect much more of Sidney Chambers' interior life and that the television series has taken the characters in some different directions. I appreciate both the show and the books, and will continue with both.
lvrock's review
4.0
Ah, I love Canon Chambers. The short mysteries are perfect, and I appreciate the fact they take place over an extended period of time. Thus, years pass throughout these novels. A good reminder that life is not one highlight after another, but rather monotonous with highlights sprinkled in.
Definitely would recommend to people who like mysteries and like British novels.
Definitely would recommend to people who like mysteries and like British novels.
b00kr3vi3ws's review against another edition
3.0
The Perils of the Night is the second book in the Grantchester Mysteries series. Having read and enjoyed two Grantchester Mysteries before picking this one up, I had much expectations from this book.
By now we know Sidney Chambers quite a bit. He is a clergyman who has a knack for getting involved and solving mysteries around him. His personal relationships (Hildegard / Amanda) and his background in the army add to the character development. I was glad when Sidney finally makes decision on his relationship front as the triangle here just wasn’t working for me. I have enjoyed the many shades of Sidney Chambers so far and he feels real even in the fiction world. His sensitivity is something that makes him endearing to everyone. Perils of the Night bring together another collection of short stories. This time too, the stories range from murder to arson to spy thriller. I am starting to like the variety that the author consistently provides in each of his books. Sidney surprises everyone with his ways around the cases and especially loved the story where he is mistaken for a spy. However, while the leisurely mannerisms of the series felt charming towards the beginning, three books down it seems to be losing that charm. I wish the plots would call for some more urgency.
I am looking forward to watching the second season of the Grantchester TV series. They had made some changes in the first season and I had enjoyed both the book & the tv series equally. Let us see if it will be the same case this time around.
By now we know Sidney Chambers quite a bit. He is a clergyman who has a knack for getting involved and solving mysteries around him. His personal relationships (Hildegard / Amanda) and his background in the army add to the character development. I was glad when Sidney finally makes decision on his relationship front as the triangle here just wasn’t working for me. I have enjoyed the many shades of Sidney Chambers so far and he feels real even in the fiction world. His sensitivity is something that makes him endearing to everyone. Perils of the Night bring together another collection of short stories. This time too, the stories range from murder to arson to spy thriller. I am starting to like the variety that the author consistently provides in each of his books. Sidney surprises everyone with his ways around the cases and especially loved the story where he is mistaken for a spy. However, while the leisurely mannerisms of the series felt charming towards the beginning, three books down it seems to be losing that charm. I wish the plots would call for some more urgency.
I am looking forward to watching the second season of the Grantchester TV series. They had made some changes in the first season and I had enjoyed both the book & the tv series equally. Let us see if it will be the same case this time around.