Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Sense and Second-Degree Murder by Tirzah Price

5 reviews

anntharai's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious sad fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Addiction, Death, Toxic friendship, and Classism

bookskassadie's review

adventurous funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

Once again Tirzah Price is back to show us that Jane Austen rewrites and possible and worth our attention. Having read their previous work, Pride and Premeditation, earlier last year, my expectations were high and rightfully so. After the devastating loss of their father, what else are the three bright, head-strong, and independent young Dashwood sisters to do other than investigate his untimely death? Tirzah Price perfectly balances Regency Era politics with strong, stand-out characters who fit outside of the outlines society laid for them and I absolutely adore it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Bullying, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Addiction, Drug abuse, Blood, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Stalking, Vomit, Classism, and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Sexual violence, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping

purplepenning's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Medical content, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexism, and Classism

rachaelbunny's review

adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Grief, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Drug abuse and Addiction

Minor: Animal death, Classism, Cursing, Suicide, and Vomit

debussy's review against another edition

adventurous 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

5.0

 

Really cute follow up to Pride and Premeditation. Sense and Second-Degree Murder follows the Dashwood sisters through the old Sense and Sensibility plot, but adds a twist: their father was not a regular old gentleman, but a private investigator who taught his daughters (especially Marianne) the finer arts of being a PI. When he dies unexpectedly, Marianne suspects foul play and recruits a reluctant Elinor and enthusiastic Margaret to her cause. 

 

I really loved how all the old elements of Sense and Sensibility are woven into this new plot featuring opium dens and chemistry labs and self-defense. The narrative takes some liberties as to the reality of women in the Regency Era, but I don't think anyone should pick this book up with those sort of expectations. All in all, this was a fun romp. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, and Murder