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schlegellikebagel's review against another edition
3.0
I think I’m just not British enough to enjoy this. I like the writing style and the wit, but the character just fall flat for me. I don’t understand the point of some of them and don’t really are about most of them
cassied312's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐
Really slow start and somewhat uneventful evening. Too many perspectives for me to fully enjoy.
Really slow start and somewhat uneventful evening. Too many perspectives for me to fully enjoy.
di_orourke's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jackiecromarty62's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
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
4.0
michele21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
horsley123's review against another edition
4.0
Set in port World War One London. The nightclubs are buzzing but then so is organised crime and other shifty business.
I enjoyed the setting, but was initially slightly overwhelmed by the cast of characters and how they slotted together. Like some other Kate Atkinson books there was a period of wondering where this was going and then it suddenly clicks, and all of the random meetings and chance conversations crystallise to produce a satisfying plot and conclusion.
Would say it is for fans of 'Life after life' rather than the Jackson Brodie books.
I enjoyed the setting, but was initially slightly overwhelmed by the cast of characters and how they slotted together. Like some other Kate Atkinson books there was a period of wondering where this was going and then it suddenly clicks, and all of the random meetings and chance conversations crystallise to produce a satisfying plot and conclusion.
Would say it is for fans of 'Life after life' rather than the Jackson Brodie books.