david66's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Another hugely enjoyable and challenging mystery. This 2nd novel was almost as much fun as the first. Only complaint was that, once again, the narrator falls in love with a possible suspect (the exact same thing happens to Jervis who narrates the first novel!)
However these are wonderful stories, reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes, and I'll continue working my way through them.
However these are wonderful stories, reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes, and I'll continue working my way through them.
sarah42783's review
4.0
What an enjoyable read! A classic mystery, very well-written, nicely paced and with a very likeable cast of characters, what more can a reader ask for? I liked this book so much that the fact that the technical details was quite outdated (the book was written in 1910), didn't bother me in the least. I can't wait to read other books by R. Austin Freeman!
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