coops456's review against another edition
5.0
Thus far this is my favourite in the Mary Russell series; Laurie R. King has developed such excellent characters and here we are reunited with two of the best. This is best read shortly after [b:O Jerusalem|77259|O Jerusalem (Mary Russell, #5)|Laurie R. King|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170900027s/77259.jpg|2570140], while Ali and Mahmoud are still fresh in your mind's eye.
As ever it is the plot that impresses, but King's eye for detail and tireless research are weaved into the story to create an entirely believable tale.
If you like Wimsey and Vane but would appreciate fewer obscure references to the classics, you'll love this series. Faultless mystery writing.
As ever it is the plot that impresses, but King's eye for detail and tireless research are weaved into the story to create an entirely believable tale.
If you like Wimsey and Vane but would appreciate fewer obscure references to the classics, you'll love this series. Faultless mystery writing.
alisonb's review against another edition
3.0
It’s been 13 years since I read the previous book, so perhaps that skewed my interest in the story a bit since I don’t remember anyone but Mary and Sherlock. But, after the first third of the book, the plot picked up pace and it was entertaining enough to listen to while he ticking household tasks off my list.
deniqd's review against another edition
4.0
I thought of quitting this book quite a few times (I mean, a whole chapter on pigeon shooting, no thank you!!!) but I kept thinking, there must be a reason why it has such good reviews, so I read a bit more, a bit more again and then, once I passed the half way mark, it all changed and it became so much more fast paced and interesting that I read the rest in one sitting. It's as if the first and second halves belonged to different books, but it was worth the perseverance.
itisallmydoing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
I take back what I said about O Jerusalem feeling out of place because it sets the stage for this book so well, and if we hadn't seen these characters since book 2, it wouldn't have hit as well. I loved this book. It was everything I love in a historical. The characters and their motivations and their varying loyalties just really got to me. I don't believe we ever see Marsh and Ali again, but I hope they (and Iris) are well.
cindypager's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Each book stands on its own, but reading them sequentially adds some richness.
vireogirl's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. Complex layering of characters from O Jerusalem, plus a vivid glimpse of WWI, and a thrilling ending.
readbooks_eatapples's review against another edition
4.0
Very good, really enjoyed. It's not as stellar as the previous in the series, in my opinion, but I think it was very well done. It was a little looser, maybe, or more scattered. This author is fast becoming a favorite. It's a looooooong series, so we'll see if that's good or bad!
screamingphoenix405's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25