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christym's review against another edition
dark
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? No
4.0
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked this book better than the last one in the series because there were characters that weren't all white, post-war men who had similar experiences. I had such a rough time telling them apart in the first book. I also very much liked the addition of the female detective Emma Holmes. Also a super terrifying crime, and I appreciate the respect for the experiences and intelligence of children.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Death
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, War, and Infidelity
mamaorgana80's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
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? No
3.75
Really enjoying Elly Griffiths’ work
jasonlaw77's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
lollybee's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Unfortunately for me, not as gripping as Elly Griffiths's other books.
The theatre element of the story was interesting but the pace was too slow.
The theatre element of the story was interesting but the pace was too slow.
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Murder, and Child death
cb026's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
sprinkledwithwords's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Second in the Brighton series, which I don't think is as good as Ruth Galloway. This one was far more enjoyable than book 1, but I think needed a few more breadcrumbs for the big reveal to be believable.
melissagurner's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.75