Reviews

Vriština by Laurie R. King

bookie936ange's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

macyashby's review against another edition

3.0

Again, not as good as some of her other stuff, but a worthwhile read. This one ties a lot into Doyle's Holmes.

heatherems's review against another edition

3.0

This is book # 4 in Laurie R. King’s Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell series, which I am finding to be fun, enjoyable reads. The first 50% of this one though, is very slow. As slow as the bleak, gray oft-described moor is lonely. The mystery picks up after the 50 % mark, but still is not nearly as good as the second or third books in the series.

Here Russell and Sherlock team up to solve a mystery for an old friend. The Baskerville Hound, or one like it, along with a glowing coach is being seen on the moor. And there are two murders to go along with those sightings. One will learn a lot about Dartmoor, and it’s geographical and physical makeup. As well, the culture of the moorish people is explored.

The mystery is average, and the dialogue between Russel and Holmes is stilted. Still, I would recommend for fans of the series.

kmulligan900's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 rounded to 4

crialpaca's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.5

Greatly enjoyed the natural landscapes, the people, and the way the plot came together at the end. 

debrabrinckley's review against another edition

3.0

Not my favorite in the series, this one felt shallow in plot and character. It seemed rushed and at times choppy. Perhaps if I was familiar with original Baskerville tale it would have been better. However, I still enjoy Mary's character and the intelligent banter.

kdouglass7's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-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

3.5

liakeller's review against another edition

4.0

Another Mary Russel book - her character remains one of my favorite. She desperately wanted a hot rum toddy in this one, making me like her all the more! Tie in to the Hound of the Baskervilles.

cath_t's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

whovian223's review against another edition

3.0

Took a while to get going. King's description of the Moor is quite captivating but I was beginning to wonder if anything was ever going to happen.

Really liked it once things started happening, though.