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msdeecm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
cr4nkyp4nts's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. I didn't enjoy this one a whole lot. Just meh.
jenrkeeling's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
words_and_magic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lisab1991's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read, set during a house party in a country home. The majority of our usual characters are missing, such as Bert, Cec, Mr. and Mrs. Butler and D.I. “call me ✨Jack Robinson✨”, though he does get an honorary mention which is better than nothing. The references to previous cases were nice touches, as was the addition of a character resembling Miss Marple!
The book started off with a cast list of 32 characters, which worried me initially. It wasn’t hard to keep track though, and the story flowed along nicely. A murdered chambermaid, a host receiving threats, a house cut off from the outside world by flooding and other mysterious happenings make sure Phryne can never catch her breath after solving a case.
3,5 ⭐️
The book started off with a cast list of 32 characters, which worried me initially. It wasn’t hard to keep track though, and the story flowed along nicely. A murdered chambermaid, a host receiving threats, a house cut off from the outside world by flooding and other mysterious happenings make sure Phryne can never catch her breath after solving a case.
3,5 ⭐️
nikshelby's review against another edition
4.0
Anything Goes: "In olden days a glimpse of stocking was looked on as something shocking, now heaven knows, anything goes. The world's gone mad today and good's bad today and most guys today that women prize today are just silly gigolos. Although I'm not a great romancer I know that you're bound to answer when I propose. Anything goes."
>>> "Phryne fought down an urge to start throwing things. There was a fine heavy skillet to hand and she thought that Mr Black's looks could hardly be damaged further by a good solid metallic impact. And this would make Phryne feel much better."
>>> "Good. Now pull, push and twiddle everything which looks twiddleable."
>>> "Phryne fought down an urge to start throwing things. There was a fine heavy skillet to hand and she thought that Mr Black's looks could hardly be damaged further by a good solid metallic impact. And this would make Phryne feel much better."
>>> "Good. Now pull, push and twiddle everything which looks twiddleable."
fabphryne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
eveak's review against another edition
4.0
A fun mystery and listen ... Nice Agatha Christie tie ins