cj_mo_2222's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve read almost everyone book by Margaret Maron. The Sigrid Harald series predates the Deborah Knott series by Maron and although I’ve always preferred the friendly down-to-earth Deborah, Sigrid is an interesting character. As reserved as Deborah is outgoing, Sigrid is an intelligent, dedicated New York City detective who has put aside her personal tragedy to go on with her job and with life. This new Sigrid Harald novel is as well-written as you would expect from Maron and the case Sigrid is working on is intriguing. I enjoyed the solution to the case as well as to a personal mystery that Sigrid must handle. Fan of Maron and especially this series will enjoy the gift of another Sigrid adventure and new readers who enjoy an intelligent, no-nonsense detective will like the book.
I received this book from NetGalley, through the courtesy of Grand Central Publishing. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book from NetGalley, through the courtesy of Grand Central Publishing. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
teanahk's review against another edition
4.0
While this is book #9 in the Sigrid Harald series, I found it worked quite well as a standalone book, background information from previous cases and character history was introduced smoothly where necessary.
The police investigation seems fairly realistic and comes to a believable ending. The book stars a quite well fleshed out cast of characters.
(I received a free ARC of this book through a giveaway on Goodreads)
The police investigation seems fairly realistic and comes to a believable ending. The book stars a quite well fleshed out cast of characters.
(I received a free ARC of this book through a giveaway on Goodreads)
cathy1665's review against another edition
4.0
It's nice to catch up with an old friend and sad to know it's for the last time. Nice story that wraps many ends up nicely.
rebecca_bc's review against another edition
3.0
Intriguing food-based mystery, delightful 1990's throwback details, nice summer read.
pencils's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Ties up loose ends and completes character’s stories in a way that’s just a bit too tidy.
jill_rey's review against another edition
3.0
I chose this book as it reminded me of Rizzoli and Isles. I wish I had started this series from the beginning. While this book did not have a revealing plot twist, it still managed to keep the reader WANTING to read on nonetheless.
agmaynard's review
4.0
Giving her a 4th star for finishing up the Sigrid Harald story so well. Juggled the various story lines competently, and as almost always, hides the suspect well. I was 50 pages in yesterday, and finished it all. Usually, I give all of hers about 3 stars, except Bootlegger's Daughter, which was unlike anything I'd read before. Now I need to wait a bit, then track down the book in which Deborah Knott meets Sigrid (Three Day Town) and then read the last Deborah Knott story. I had not been reading them since about when Deborah and Dwight marry.
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