see_sadie_read's review
4.0
I do believe I enjoyed this more than the first. I'm not entirely sure if it was because it was a better book or because the addition of a truly wonderful narrator (Alison Larkin) made the audio experience more fulfilling than reading it. I liked book one, but I really liked this one.
As before, I found Beatrice witty and self-reliant. I liked the tension between her and Mr. Timmons, though it's much downplayed here, and the mystery held its own. I did think it wrapped up a little too quickly and Larkin's insistence on saying Zeebra (American), instead of zebra, in the English style irked me. But all in all, I look forward to continuing the series.
As before, I found Beatrice witty and self-reliant. I liked the tension between her and Mr. Timmons, though it's much downplayed here, and the mystery held its own. I did think it wrapped up a little too quickly and Larkin's insistence on saying Zeebra (American), instead of zebra, in the English style irked me. But all in all, I look forward to continuing the series.
carolsnotebook's review against another edition
3.0
The Automaton’s Wife is an amusing, quick read, although I do suggest reading the first in the series before this one.
Bee continues her adventures in Africa with the help and also complications of her friends and family. This time around she meets a large bat, her husband’s ghost has seemingly disappeared and her horse is posessed by a snake spirit. In the meantime, a local woman has been found dead in a mysterious manner.
I like the Kenya 1899 setting and the author provides a brief fact or fiction section after the story. Bee and her family don’t fit in, but they are doing their best. Bee tries to keep an open mind when dealing with people, but she is a part of her British culture. Bee also learns a few things about her past that puts her prejudices in a different light.
It’s a cute series. It’s light and enjoyable. And Bee is fun to hang out with.
Bee continues her adventures in Africa with the help and also complications of her friends and family. This time around she meets a large bat, her husband’s ghost has seemingly disappeared and her horse is posessed by a snake spirit. In the meantime, a local woman has been found dead in a mysterious manner.
I like the Kenya 1899 setting and the author provides a brief fact or fiction section after the story. Bee and her family don’t fit in, but they are doing their best. Bee tries to keep an open mind when dealing with people, but she is a part of her British culture. Bee also learns a few things about her past that puts her prejudices in a different light.
It’s a cute series. It’s light and enjoyable. And Bee is fun to hang out with.
see_sadie_read's review against another edition
4.0
I do believe I enjoyed this more than the first. I'm not entirely sure if it was because it was a better book or because the addition of a truly wonderful narrator (Alison Larkin) made the audio experience more fulfilling than reading it. I liked book one, but I really liked this one.
As before, I found Beatrice witty and self-reliant. I liked the tension between her and Mr. Timmons, though it's much downplayed here, and the mystery held its own. I did think it wrapped up a little too quickly and Larkin's insistence on saying Zeebra (American), instead of zebra, in the English style irked me. But all in all, I look forward to continuing the series.
As before, I found Beatrice witty and self-reliant. I liked the tension between her and Mr. Timmons, though it's much downplayed here, and the mystery held its own. I did think it wrapped up a little too quickly and Larkin's insistence on saying Zeebra (American), instead of zebra, in the English style irked me. But all in all, I look forward to continuing the series.
friedatweehuysen's review against another edition
5.0
I LOL so often in this story. Very enjoyable and entertaining. There is so much I want to mention but I don't want to post spoilers. I so want to carry on with this series but will have to delay it until my challenges are completed.
abutler's review
4.0
A great follow up to the first. This is a super fun series I would equate to the paranormal equivalent of a beach read. Fairly fast paced, short, engaging, and light.
theliteraryhooker's review against another edition
4.0
This series is just way too much fun! I loved the first book, but I think this one was even better! Beatrice is such a fun character, you can't help but loving her and her snarky but still just a little bit prim attitude.
I liked seeing her relationship with Mr. Timmons grow a bit in this one. It's clear to the reader that there are feelings there, but it seems like Bee started realizing it herself a little bit in this novel. My only real complaint about this novel is that the central "case" got a bit blurred between the Popobawa and the automaton, but everything wrapped up relatively well so it wasn't a huge issue.
I'll admit that I saw the ending coming, but I still enjoyed it a lot and I'm excited to see what happens in the next book!
I liked seeing her relationship with Mr. Timmons grow a bit in this one. It's clear to the reader that there are feelings there, but it seems like Bee started realizing it herself a little bit in this novel. My only real complaint about this novel is that the central "case" got a bit blurred between the Popobawa and the automaton, but everything wrapped up relatively well so it wasn't a huge issue.
I'll admit that I saw the ending coming, but I still enjoyed it a lot and I'm excited to see what happens in the next book!
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