A review by krisrid
The Last Illusion, by Rhys Bowen
2.0
I thought a story about a spunky Irish female private investigator in early 1900's New York City sounded interesting. Especially since Harry Houdini was her client. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this.
The main character of Molly Murphy seemed continuously torn between being a modern, independant woman, and bowing to the expectation to become a docile, boring proper wife to her policeman fiance. While I understand that she probably would be facing such a choice, I just found that her constant angst and inability to decide what she wants and go for it quickly became tedious and annoying.
I also had difficulty believing Molly could possibly be a successful investigator. She just seemed a bit ditzy and flighty, and given the type of city New York was at that time, I seriously doubt that Molly could have kept herself out of trouble long enough to solve any client's case.
This just didn't work for me. It was a disappointment.
The main character of Molly Murphy seemed continuously torn between being a modern, independant woman, and bowing to the expectation to become a docile, boring proper wife to her policeman fiance. While I understand that she probably would be facing such a choice, I just found that her constant angst and inability to decide what she wants and go for it quickly became tedious and annoying.
I also had difficulty believing Molly could possibly be a successful investigator. She just seemed a bit ditzy and flighty, and given the type of city New York was at that time, I seriously doubt that Molly could have kept herself out of trouble long enough to solve any client's case.
This just didn't work for me. It was a disappointment.