Reviews

Season of Darkness by Maureen Jennings

redraccoon's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

frasersimons's review against another edition

3.0

This was completely fine. More self aware than most, especially considering the intersections with war (which are never my particular bait), and has more agency for the women of the story than normal. Otherwise, though, I think the meat and bones of the thing are a Is What It Says On the Tin category for me. The red herrings weren’t particularly obfuscated and the story was wrapped up a little too snug. Won’t be continuing but can see why some would be into it, especially if they’re into war/military, and the politics of that. 

lisaarnsdorf's review against another edition

5.0

Devoured this book! Read it nonstop on a plane, forgoing naps and bathroom breaks. The characters are wonderful. Tom Tyler is a breathe of fresh air - not the grumpy, loner detective but one with a kind heart and a sense of humor. I loved his lessons to his junior policemen.

I didn't know much about internment camps in the UK. It was fascinating to learn about a new aspect of the war.

Lots of surprises. I can't wait to read the next one!

looddle's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

andyy_scott's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

gh0st0fth0ught's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

sabrina_d_arcy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

mcampbel's review against another edition

3.0

The last third of this story was well done; however, it was slow getting up to that point. Still a good police/historical mystery and look forward to reading the next book in the series.

jmeston's review against another edition

3.0

Good ending, not sure about some of the subplots. Occasional word choices that are anachronistic or don't ring true. I may read more.

nanajo's review against another edition

3.0

As a fan of the author's Detective Murdoch, I was impressed with her ability to create a very different main character. Tom Tyler is skilled, but often difficult to like, although moments of my compassion did leak through. As a fan of Foyle's War, the theme of murder set with a backdrop of wartime Britain is one I am familiar with and enjoyed. I have the remaining books of this series ready for more relationship building with Tyler, his family and community.