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liakeller's review against another edition
4.0
What an enjoyable mystery! The end was a little uncomfortable, but that shouldn't put you off. I love English mysteries and Inspector Lynley is wonderful. A girl with a duck, wailing babies, horrid Americans, a love triangle and so much day drinking.
wyvernfriend's review against another edition
3.0
I've read a few of the books and seen a lot of the TV series so I thought I'd read more of the books.
This is where Lynley and Havers team up. She has a chip on her shoulder about him because he's wealthy and it appears he's bought his way to where he is and she's also had to fight traditional male dominance in her post. Lynley also has a reputation for being a bit of a ladies man.
They're teamed up to investigate a murder of a man whose daughter was found with the murder weapon, an axe in hand, but the why is important to discover. I got the why pretty early in the story for myself, it was following the developing relationship between Havers and Lynley that really caught my interest. A good read, but there were moments that fell a bit flat.
This is where Lynley and Havers team up. She has a chip on her shoulder about him because he's wealthy and it appears he's bought his way to where he is and she's also had to fight traditional male dominance in her post. Lynley also has a reputation for being a bit of a ladies man.
They're teamed up to investigate a murder of a man whose daughter was found with the murder weapon, an axe in hand, but the why is important to discover. I got the why pretty early in the story for myself, it was following the developing relationship between Havers and Lynley that really caught my interest. A good read, but there were moments that fell a bit flat.
unworthy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
emmacraig's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.5
aapayne's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting with Alot of twists and many storylines. I will give her next book a try!
keralajane's review against another edition
2.75
Fine mystery until the very end. the final reveal with the therapist and the daughter recounting the abuse felt gratuitous and almost stopped me from finishing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual violence
readingwithavengeance's review against another edition
4.0
I'm slightly biased since I love all things British, but I thoroughly enjoyed the writing, the plot, the characters and the unpredictable character development. And I'm so excited to have found a series to look forward to.
chanancrompton's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, and Self harm
Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
babsaway14's review against another edition
3.0
Solid mystery. I will continue reading the Inspector Lynley series to see where it goes. Havers is more than a little overwrought and I'm hoping she's toned down considerably in future novels. She's nothing more than a two-dimensional ball of seething anger at this point.