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deanjksmith's review against another edition
5.0
right, i wasn’t expecting to start CRYING on the BUS. poor dickens
zoer03's review against another edition
3.0
oldish still not sure about this series but at the same time still intrigued enough to continue to read it. the characters are still a bit off and the conversations very stilted and scripted though the last story is quite charming and does bring a bit of life to Sidney Chambers ( THANK GOD!!!)
peterp3's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, but not great.
It feels a bit of a strange mixture between a detective plot and sections of theology/philosophy. Also, the book is presented as four stories - but at 75 pages each these are a bit too long to be enjoyed as a short story in one sitting.
It feels a bit of a strange mixture between a detective plot and sections of theology/philosophy. Also, the book is presented as four stories - but at 75 pages each these are a bit too long to be enjoyed as a short story in one sitting.
tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
I do enjoy the Grantchester series but they are definitely quiet books without fast pacing. That being said, I love the characters and character development that I’ve noted throughout the series thus far.
Breaking my rating down by vignette —
The Problem of Evil: 3/5.
Female, Nude: 2/5.
Death by Water: 4/5.
Christmas, 1963: 4/5.
Breaking my rating down by vignette —
The Problem of Evil: 3/5.
Female, Nude: 2/5.
Death by Water: 4/5.
Christmas, 1963: 4/5.
bbabyok's review against another edition
3.0
In a rare turn of events I started reading the series because of the show. This book is the biggest departure and yet most enjoyable. Recommended for fans of the show and mystery lovers.
jonathanrobert's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
librarianjennifer's review against another edition
3.0
I prefer the plots in the books more than in the show. Some places get a bit more bogged down in the religious themes than I would like, but I'm happy to keep reading about the life of Sydney and his family.
sjf510's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
novel_nomad's review against another edition
4.0
I took my time sinking back into Sidney’s Grantchester, and loved every moment. There was an excellent plot arc in each story alongside an excellent structure to the overall volume. Exploring Sidney and Hildegard’s first years as a married couple, the struggles they faced with cost of living rising and the loss of a very dear friend.