arobins72's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
kgraham10's review
4.0
A tidy cozy mystery. As the British know how to write. Perfect for listening.
brittany_thereader's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
knottyrambler's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The plot was great as were the characters. The only problem I had with it is that DC Smith is a bit too perfect. I think he needs a flaw. A bit like superman and that is why it got 4 stars instead of 5. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
jaredpence's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Woof. I wanted to like this book for the sake of the mystery and British-ness of it. But it's basically copaganda and the mild jokes that hint of sexism and homophobia are cringe. There's got to be better detective fiction/crime fiction than this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism and Homophobia
Glorifies policing and the police, even as it tries to critique British military actions in Bosnia in the 90s.elusivity's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to the audiobook, which is a very pleasant listen both of the narrator and the narrative.
DS Smith proves that the old methods of being a police detective work just as well in the new world—a notebook, an eye for detail, a nose for what is ever-so-slightly out of the ordinary that leads to bigger and bigger things.
DS Smith proves that the old methods of being a police detective work just as well in the new world—a notebook, an eye for detail, a nose for what is ever-so-slightly out of the ordinary that leads to bigger and bigger things.
julesmak's review
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This had a bit of a slow middle, but got very funny and fast in the last quarter of the book. I was surprised by the dry humor, it had me really laughing in some places.