Reviews

Secrets Typed in Blood: A Pentecost and Parker Mystery by Stephen Spotswood, Stephen Spotswood

annineamundsen's review against another edition

4.0

Like the previous books in the series, this is a very enjoyable read. I love Will and the relationship between her and Lillian.

CW: murder, previous death of a parent, previous abuse

memphisholli's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

charnewb's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

zeus_strider's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

lizlynn's review

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

What a slog. I almost DNF'd this one. I wanted to like it more because the premise is so clever (someone is committing murders based on murder mysteries), the setting is classic (post-WWII NYC), and the 2 main characters should have been interesting (both women, one queer, one with a medical disability). But, damn, it was just a drag.

o_pixel's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

smemmott's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

dmaisson's review against another edition

3.0

An absolutely enthralling writing style and simply beautiful story telling. Just, not a very good story with most of the interesting characters remaining on the sidelines, underdeveloped and unexplored.

kimveach's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I love this nuanced, noir-styled mystery series.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

sylvatica's review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.75