A review by alongapath
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley

3.0

I enjoyed this fourth book of the Flavia De Luce series but not nearly as much as the previous three. Perhaps it was the silly anticipation of Father Christmas and the ensuing chemical trap or perhaps this cheeky girl's antics are starting to wear thin. Nevertheless, all the elements were there - chemical analysis, strangers visiting from beyond Bishop's Lacey village, a murder, multiple suspects and Flavia with her nose thoroughly in everyone's business.
Again I found Jayne Entwhistle's audio production to be superb and still swear that listening to this series is far more magical than reading it.
I may take a year or two break from Bradley's books in order to re-kindle my love for them but I will return to them.