shelbyseath3's review against another edition
3.0
Too much relationship drama, not enough mystery solving
andrea_lievertz's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
deirdreanais's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.5
afox98's review against another edition
4.0
Can't decide between 3 1/2 and 4 stars. Other reviewers are complaining about Maisie being on her high horse here, but I loved Maisie's self-realization in this book. She has been a little controlling of others (tho I believe her intentions are good), but she had several people who care about her talk to her frankly about that here and she took it to heart. Interesting historical info about the upcoming WW II also.
orygunn's review against another edition
4.0
Another good episode in the saga of maisie. The books are turning with less focus on the cases and more focus on the characters.
leavingsealevel's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite of Maisie Dobbs's adventures. Too much angst (ok, I get that Maisie's crazy life is grounds for angst at the moment). Not enough mystery.
On the other hand, my dad loved it and he would say it *is* one of Winspear's better efforts, so go figure. Taste in fluffy-but-not mystery reading is personal.
On the other hand, my dad loved it and he would say it *is* one of Winspear's better efforts, so go figure. Taste in fluffy-but-not mystery reading is personal.
richardmcartney's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
mjsteimle's review against another edition
2.0
This book seemed to be setting up circumstances for the next story, rather than being a strong stand-alone mystery in and of itself. Maisie is still dealing with her long-standing issues, surprise, surprise. It's getting old.