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shrook's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
lfro2013's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Not my absolute favorite, I feel like the books should be longer. They almost feel like extended short stories instead of full-length novels. And also doesn't feel quite as atmospheric as the first one, I think so far the first one has been the best one. And I'm still waiting to see if anything happens with detective inspector Robinson, or whether that was a complete invention of the show.
tregina's review against another edition
3.0
Really these books are just such fun and have a matter-of-factness about them that is just so Australian (no matter what the era, apparently). That's really the most striking thing about them, the strength of the characters and atmosphere.
allisonplus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.75
jan1955's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
bunnycherry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood is the fourth A Phryne Fisher Mystery. It is 1928 in Melbourne, Australia. The Honorable Phryne Fisher is driving home late one night when her windshield is shot out. Someone is shooting at her. Phryne sees two men fleeing and another man on the ground. She quickly stops the car and runs to his aid. The man whispers a few words to Phryne before succumbing to his wounds. The young man was only seventeen years old and did not deserve to die. Phryne promises to find the men who killed him. This pledge will lead Phryne to anarchists, a socialist bookshop, a tattoo parlor (where Phryne shocks the men within), a “spiritualist”, and Peter Smith (if you know Phryne, I bet you can guess where Peter will end up). But what happens when the anarchists take Dot Williams, Phryne’s companion? Phryne must split her time between finding the young man’s killer and her latest case. Mr. Waddington-Forsythe’s fourteen-year-old daughter, Alicia has been missing for three days. He would like Phryne to locate her quickly and discreetly. According to Phryne’s two adoptive daughters, Alicia was not well liked at The Presbyterian Ladies College. Alicia collected secrets which she then entered into her purple leather diary. Did Alicia threaten to spill someone’s secret? Phryne will need all her investigating abilities and the help of her friends to solve these two cases.
Death at Victoria Dock is a well-written and engaging mystery novel. I love the character of Phryne Fisher. Phryne is an intelligent, vibrant and witty woman (she is full of life). Phryne is a woman who does not let anything stand in her way (I admire her). The novel has just the right amount of humor and romance. I give Death at Victoria Dock 4.25 out of 5 stars. The novel is a quick and easy read. The book has a good pace (except in a couple of spots) and two good mysteries (one is more complex than the other). Death at Victoria Dock can be read as a stand-alone book. All the information a reader needs is provided within Death at Victoria Dock. You might, though, upon completion find yourself hunting out the other novels in A Phryne Fisher Mystery series. I do wish that Detective Inspector Jack Robinson had been included in this story. I will definitely be reading more books in A Phryne Fisher Mystery series.
Death at Victoria Dock is a well-written and engaging mystery novel. I love the character of Phryne Fisher. Phryne is an intelligent, vibrant and witty woman (she is full of life). Phryne is a woman who does not let anything stand in her way (I admire her). The novel has just the right amount of humor and romance. I give Death at Victoria Dock 4.25 out of 5 stars. The novel is a quick and easy read. The book has a good pace (except in a couple of spots) and two good mysteries (one is more complex than the other). Death at Victoria Dock can be read as a stand-alone book. All the information a reader needs is provided within Death at Victoria Dock. You might, though, upon completion find yourself hunting out the other novels in A Phryne Fisher Mystery series. I do wish that Detective Inspector Jack Robinson had been included in this story. I will definitely be reading more books in A Phryne Fisher Mystery series.