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cellocat6's review against another edition
2.0
I love Elizabeth Peter's books, but this one was just okay.
slferg's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I found the references to the legend of Arthur very interesting. It includes many of the later revelations and facts discovered about Arthur as has been discovered. These are woven beautifully into the story.
merry_mandolin's review against another edition
4.75
The book started with a plot that could have easily turned thriller. Instead the story went a bit silly and the shenanigans verged on ridiculous. And throw in a budding romance? Definitely not what all are looking for in their next mystery, but I personally loved it.
jquellin's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
sophiarose1816's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I read this many years ago, but couldn't remember a thing about it. In fact, I never realized the first time that this was a prequel of sorts to the Vicky Bliss series featuring an origin story of sorts for Vicky's charming favorite gentleman thief, Sir John Smythe- who, let's just say was up to his tricks and schemes even in this story.
The Camelot Caper starts off strong with a young American woman coming over to England at the request of her grandfather in Cornwall. There was an estrangement in the family when her dad was younger. The story hits the ground running when she no sooner lands at the airport than a man tries to take her her luggage and then she ends up on the run from him and his friend fearing what she doesn't know. It's all so inexplicable and she can't figure out what they could possibly want with her and the weird old metal ring that was in her dad's things. A literal stranger comes to her aid and helps her figure out what is going on. Meanwhile, the pair of them start to feel a slow burn attraction as they duck and run and investigate together.
Sadly, the latter half of the book gets too far-fetched in plot and Jess and everyone else including the villains do some very stupid actions that heighten the danger and excitement, but in a frustrating way.
Grace Conlin did a wonderful job narrating and I enjoyed her voices for the characters and her storytelling ability.
All in all, not a favorite Elizabeth Peters story, but I did enjoy seeing the Vicky Bliss series connection finally.
The Camelot Caper starts off strong with a young American woman coming over to England at the request of her grandfather in Cornwall. There was an estrangement in the family when her dad was younger. The story hits the ground running when she no sooner lands at the airport than a man tries to take her her luggage and then she ends up on the run from him and his friend fearing what she doesn't know. It's all so inexplicable and she can't figure out what they could possibly want with her and the weird old metal ring that was in her dad's things. A literal stranger comes to her aid and helps her figure out what is going on. Meanwhile, the pair of them start to feel a slow burn attraction as they duck and run and investigate together.
Sadly, the latter half of the book gets too far-fetched in plot and Jess and everyone else including the villains do some very stupid actions that heighten the danger and excitement, but in a frustrating way.
Grace Conlin did a wonderful job narrating and I enjoyed her voices for the characters and her storytelling ability.
All in all, not a favorite Elizabeth Peters story, but I did enjoy seeing the Vicky Bliss series connection finally.
marybeth494's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
cimorene1558's review against another edition
5.0
If I laughed any harder when reading this, I'd probably collapse. It's a toss-up whether this or Devil-May-Care (also by Elizabeth Peters) is more hysterically funny. Either way, both are wonderful!
But I do not think I'd say it was Vicky Bliss 0.5. Although this John is supposedly the same John as Vicky's, I don't really think I would find it helpful to read this one first, since John doesn't even appear till book 2, and is obviously meant to be the same but (IMO) is really kind of different.
But I do not think I'd say it was Vicky Bliss 0.5. Although this John is supposedly the same John as Vicky's, I don't really think I would find it helpful to read this one first, since John doesn't even appear till book 2, and is obviously meant to be the same but (IMO) is really kind of different.