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livcashmere's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Yikes, I can see why this book wasn’t used in the tv series. Messy and confusing plot, horrendous characters, and some really weird ethical takes. For example, a kidnapper is really ‘just a good guy who made some poor decisions’ and my personal favourite, ‘give a child molester a woman who looks like a child rather than a real child… yuk yuk yuk. 0.5 only because I still love Phryne and Dot. Other than that this book was a disaster.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Murder, and Child abuse
lisajh5858's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
justgrace's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I actually liked this one a bit better than the first. The little girl Candida is ADORABLE. Phryne goes into questionable territory (you can read it for yourself), but it all works out, I guess? It makes me question how much a female character can play into the James Bond stereotype, and how much I really want her too. But not going to lie I did have a crush on Dr. Fielding. Maybe I should hold Phryne to a higher standard-- TV Phryne I absolutely do and I love that about her how she can be promiscuous and mischievous but still ultimately look out for the greater good in a way that feels authentic-- but I find I don't miss any of the fun of her character even when allowing for her to be a bit shallow and morally gray at times.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia, Abortion, Rape, Violence, and Murder
la_lela's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Pedophilia
thebookishowl4's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Minor: Pedophilia
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