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aurorabulgaris's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Much ado about nothing... The first book was much nicer.
jayfr's review against another edition
5.0
A thrilling and exciting sequel to The Last Hours, wonderfully written and completely engrossing. I will be buying this for a friend for Christmas.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for a digital copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for a digital copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
mary846's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book, in spite of its many flaws.
Minette Walters' knowledge of the period is really good and so it is a pity people continually have beliefs and ideas that they just wouldn't have had in those days. It wouldn't have been as easy as the book portrays to make people in the Middle Ages disregard the authority of the church, accept the opinions of women and believe that serfs should be able to challenge the social order.
But, even so, I enjoyed the character development in the book - particularly of the five young boys who started out in Book 1 as whiny and irresponsible and have gradually grown into the independent and capable young men they are in Book 2.
Minette Walters' knowledge of the period is really good and so it is a pity people continually have beliefs and ideas that they just wouldn't have had in those days. It wouldn't have been as easy as the book portrays to make people in the Middle Ages disregard the authority of the church, accept the opinions of women and believe that serfs should be able to challenge the social order.
But, even so, I enjoyed the character development in the book - particularly of the five young boys who started out in Book 1 as whiny and irresponsible and have gradually grown into the independent and capable young men they are in Book 2.
megansgc's review against another edition
3.0
Reading about the bubonic plague (I read both books back to back) during a pandemic was definitely interesting and made me feel calmer about our current situation. I liked how the author seemed to give accurate historical information contrasted with more modern ideas. The first half of this book had me turning pages wanting to find out what happens. It dragged a bit and was a bit confusing at the end. Overall though an enjoyable series
sabregirl's review against another edition
5.0
Oh I loved this! A nice conclusion to the first novel. After the pestilence has been out what happens. I couldn't out this book down during some parts. There was a lost of twists and turns, but it was an enjoyable read. Kinda wish there would be another book to see what happens years after the Plague ended.
donnar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
4.0
The winter of 1349 and the residents of Develish in Devon are facing up to an isolated life away from others as they seek to protect themselves against the Plague. Devoted to their Lady Anne, they heed her advice to stay inside the moat and keep the village clear of rats. Thaddeus Thurkell, a slave educated by Lady Anne, is charged with finding food for the village but he brings a much higher prize in the form of My Lord of Bourne. Using their wits, Lady Anne and Thaddeus put together a plot which may yet save Develish, but their former Steward is conspiring against them.
Whilst I enjoyed The Last Hours, I felt that it dragged at times. This is not an accusation that could be made about The Turn of Midnight. Walters is an experienced writer and she knows how to keep a reader guessing to the very end, in this series she has turned to historical fiction very successfully. Of course there are gaping holes in the plot, the whole concept of Thaddeus and what he is able to do / get away with is far-fetched but there is an undercurrent of socialism which is refreshing.
Whilst I enjoyed The Last Hours, I felt that it dragged at times. This is not an accusation that could be made about The Turn of Midnight. Walters is an experienced writer and she knows how to keep a reader guessing to the very end, in this series she has turned to historical fiction very successfully. Of course there are gaping holes in the plot, the whole concept of Thaddeus and what he is able to do / get away with is far-fetched but there is an undercurrent of socialism which is refreshing.
kat7321's review against another edition
4.0
A satisfying resolution to the first book, this novel was well written and the characters are great. I found myself thinking about them during my day, always a sign of a good book! Recommended, but do read the first book, The Last Hours, first.