monmondedepapier's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
melanie_alice's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
bieneina's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mscezik's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
helenephoebe's review against another edition
4.0
I was looking forward to finding out how Samson's past problems would resolve themselves, but it really seems to be dragging on and still isn't resolved at the end of this book, which is a little frustrating.
If you're new to this series, you really need to at least have read the previous book in the series ([b:Date with Mystery|36162092|Date with Mystery (Dales Detective, #3)|Julia Chapman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1514218832l/36162092._SY75_.jpg|57771804]) as this one is more of a continuation than the others in the series which could stand alone. This one really brings Samson to the forefront and we get more of the loveable Tolpuddle as well, which is great.
The story is as ever engaging and the writing is easy to follow, again listening on audiobook while I'm working these books really make the day pass faster I have to admit. I've got around a month to wait before the next one in the series is available through my library's audiobook service, but I've got it on reserve so will be waiting with baited breath to see how Samson and Delilah's story continues!
If you're new to this series, you really need to at least have read the previous book in the series ([b:Date with Mystery|36162092|Date with Mystery (Dales Detective, #3)|Julia Chapman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1514218832l/36162092._SY75_.jpg|57771804]) as this one is more of a continuation than the others in the series which could stand alone. This one really brings Samson to the forefront and we get more of the loveable Tolpuddle as well, which is great.
The story is as ever engaging and the writing is easy to follow, again listening on audiobook while I'm working these books really make the day pass faster I have to admit. I've got around a month to wait before the next one in the series is available through my library's audiobook service, but I've got it on reserve so will be waiting with baited breath to see how Samson and Delilah's story continues!
weezreads's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
soph1e's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thebooktrail88's review against another edition
5.0
Visit the locations in the novel
How lovely it is to be back in the village of Bruncliffe. It might be a fictional place but it’s firmly set in the heart of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales.
Julia Chapman wraps her characters, humour and setting in wonderfully warm and witty prose. This fourth outing announces the start of spring and it all feels so welcoming that you can see the lambs jumping over the hedges and feel the warmth of the hay in the sun as you turn the pages.
Life in general is going well in Bruncliffe although there is a lot going on since spring is such a busy time. The poor vet is rushed off his feet! The dating agency is struggling but Delilah and Samson have ideas of how to improve things. That’s the furthest thing from his mind however as he finds himself arrested!!
And just as you think village life is quiet! That’s just the start of things as the problems keep on coming. There’s a disappearance, a good for nothing property developer. And a bad situation which keeps on escalating. Oh and there’s animals getting sick…is someone doing this on purpose?
There’s a lot to this novel and despite its cosy title and cover, there’s lots of layers to enjoy. The characters of Delilah and Samson are two of the funiest and heartwarming I’ve come across in a long while and I love spending time with them. When they have such problems as they do here, I really felt for them! That’s the sign of a good writer, right there.
Please could this be on the telly? A warm hearted and hearty drama set in the Yorkshire Dales is just what we need!
lecturedudimanche's review against another edition
4.0
C'est toujours un vrai plaisir de retourner à Bruncliffe !
Le printemps arrive, les ennuis aussi. Samson se retrouve mêlé à une affaire de meurtre, et son passé est révélé à tout le monde. Dans une ville comme Bruncliffe, la réaction est immédiate : les habitants veulent le voir partir.
Pendant ce temps, alors que tout le monde parle de l'affaire Samson, le vétérinaire s'inquiète. En effet, il constate que plusieurs chiens ont été empoisonnés. Il appelle alors Samson et Delilah pour en finir avec cette triste affaire. Mais ces derniers vont rencontrer des obstacles, et pas des moindres : les habitants de Bruncliffe.
Ce tome nous plonge assez vite dans l'histoire, et c'est très difficile de lâcher le roman ensuite ! C'est très prenant, il y a de nombreux rebondissements, et les événements s'enchaînent.
On découvre encore un peu plus les personnages, bien évidemment, et j'aime beaucoup le fait que Calimero fasse partie intégrante du paysage, c'est un personnage à part entière !
La plume de l'autrice m'a totalement transportée dans les vallons, et on ressent de plus en plus une certaine "pression", qui pèse sur la ville, et sur certaines personnes.
J'ai vraiment hâte de découvrir la suite, et d'en apprendre plus sur cette affaire qui évolue petit à petit - en arrière-plan, mais qui vient progressivement toucher nos personnages.
Un quatrième tome très prenant, j'ai adoré suivre l'enquête avec Samson et Delilah. Cette série "cosy mystery" est pleine de rebondissements, et promet des histoires palpitantes, j'en suis sûre.
Le printemps arrive, les ennuis aussi. Samson se retrouve mêlé à une affaire de meurtre, et son passé est révélé à tout le monde. Dans une ville comme Bruncliffe, la réaction est immédiate : les habitants veulent le voir partir.
Pendant ce temps, alors que tout le monde parle de l'affaire Samson, le vétérinaire s'inquiète. En effet, il constate que plusieurs chiens ont été empoisonnés. Il appelle alors Samson et Delilah pour en finir avec cette triste affaire. Mais ces derniers vont rencontrer des obstacles, et pas des moindres : les habitants de Bruncliffe.
Ce tome nous plonge assez vite dans l'histoire, et c'est très difficile de lâcher le roman ensuite ! C'est très prenant, il y a de nombreux rebondissements, et les événements s'enchaînent.
On découvre encore un peu plus les personnages, bien évidemment, et j'aime beaucoup le fait que Calimero fasse partie intégrante du paysage, c'est un personnage à part entière !
La plume de l'autrice m'a totalement transportée dans les vallons, et on ressent de plus en plus une certaine "pression", qui pèse sur la ville, et sur certaines personnes.
J'ai vraiment hâte de découvrir la suite, et d'en apprendre plus sur cette affaire qui évolue petit à petit - en arrière-plan, mais qui vient progressivement toucher nos personnages.
Un quatrième tome très prenant, j'ai adoré suivre l'enquête avec Samson et Delilah. Cette série "cosy mystery" est pleine de rebondissements, et promet des histoires palpitantes, j'en suis sûre.
just_me_a_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0