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rtcrook's review against another edition
5.0
I love Flavia! This was such a fun book to read - watching the story unfold through Flavia's keen observations and quick thinking was a joy. I love the writing for the descriptions - every part of the story is described in such colourful detail that the little world of Bishop's Lacey is so clear inside my head. A great read!
daisychainreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, and Grief
kelly_inthe419's review against another edition
4.0
I’m enjoying this light hearted series featuring 11-year-old Flavia de Luce. But Flavia is no ordinary girl detective. She’s obsessed with chemistry and poisons and compounding medicinal herbs and anything else related to, well, chemistry
Flavia lives in a tiny English hamlet in post-WW II England. Her mother died when she was much younger and she’s left pretty much to her own devices as she roams the countryside. There are recurring characters from the first book, including her two insufferable older sisters, Dogger the family’s male valet/gardener, and the vicar.
This time around Flavia is attempting to find out how a nationally known puppeteer died/was murdered right in the town’s parish hall during a performance. Is it Mad Meg? Dieter? Nialla? It takes cleverness, wits and keen observation for Flavia to figure it out.
It isn’t a thriller or derp in any sense. But it’s perfect for times when you need a light, humorous and quick read.
Flavia lives in a tiny English hamlet in post-WW II England. Her mother died when she was much younger and she’s left pretty much to her own devices as she roams the countryside. There are recurring characters from the first book, including her two insufferable older sisters, Dogger the family’s male valet/gardener, and the vicar.
This time around Flavia is attempting to find out how a nationally known puppeteer died/was murdered right in the town’s parish hall during a performance. Is it Mad Meg? Dieter? Nialla? It takes cleverness, wits and keen observation for Flavia to figure it out.
It isn’t a thriller or derp in any sense. But it’s perfect for times when you need a light, humorous and quick read.
vireogirl's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Camping book #3. Another delightful mystery with Flavia.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
hasselblad's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lilylanie's review
4.0
This is another cute (and not even terribly predictable!) mystery about Flavia de Luce, world's most ingenious 11-year-old chemist and detective.
I re-read my entry about the first book in this series to see if my opinion has changed, but I think I'm still of the same mind. The books seem to be in limbo between adult literature and something geared more to teens, but since I like reading children's lit that doesn't bother me. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag is full of more quaint countryside and kooky characters, most of whom are not what they seem. There is still very little light shed on the disappearance of the mother, who supposedly died in an odd moutaineering incident. I do realize that this mystery will be drawn out as long as the series goes on, but I'd hoped for a few more clues.
Definitely a light and enjoyable read, and I'd probably have considered it brilliant if I'd read it as a teen.
I re-read my entry about the first book in this series to see if my opinion has changed, but I think I'm still of the same mind. The books seem to be in limbo between adult literature and something geared more to teens, but since I like reading children's lit that doesn't bother me. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag is full of more quaint countryside and kooky characters, most of whom are not what they seem. There is still very little light shed on the disappearance of the mother, who supposedly died in an odd moutaineering incident. I do realize that this mystery will be drawn out as long as the series goes on, but I'd hoped for a few more clues.
Definitely a light and enjoyable read, and I'd probably have considered it brilliant if I'd read it as a teen.
suz_n_van's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
fekete815's review against another edition
4.0
3.8 stars
The more I read these books, the more I love Flavia de Luce. What a great character! These books are definitely entertaining and enjoyable. I just feel like the ending was a little sudden. I can't wait for the third book.
The more I read these books, the more I love Flavia de Luce. What a great character! These books are definitely entertaining and enjoyable. I just feel like the ending was a little sudden. I can't wait for the third book.