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momwrex's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
A fun read, that exposed me to a lot of fascinating and disturbing Australian history and politics.
fhammond_36's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting glimpse into Sydney history as well as a great ensemble of characters. Very enjoyable read.
jol69's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad. I'll try no. 2 in the series. I particularly loved the historical aspects, and settings I knew. Not sure about some of the characters though.
palejandro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
they_planet's review against another edition
3.0
Always love myself a good historical fiction murder mystery, and one set in Sydney is even better!
Also, first book I've read that didn't villanise the communists which was also pretty great.
Also, first book I've read that didn't villanise the communists which was also pretty great.
czarina_misha's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
2.75
ccurox's review against another edition
It wasn’t as advertised. There was no mystery or sleuthing and it was more about the fear of communism than anything in else. Writing was alright but the plot was not what I signed up for.
brobison's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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
kraley's review against another edition
3.0
This is a bit different than my regular cozy mysteries. The mystery itself was not the plot. Learning about the interactions between the communists and the fascists was much more the focus. The characters were strong and likable. It did make me want to look up more about post WWI Australia.