A review by lindsayb09
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death by James Runcie
4.0
My oppinion of this book is of course entirely biased by my love of the tv adaptation and its stellar cast. I'm not sure if the book would be as strong on its own, but since I already know the show it was more like a companion piece. I enjoyed this as a more direct look into Sidney's pov, and a chance to see his inner thoughts that aren't expressed in the show.
I didn't realize when I first started that it was a series of short mysteries; I expected the entire book to consist of one story, in great detail. I thought it would get even meatier and more detailed than the show, but alas the opposite is true. Some of the mysteries are more complex and detailed than others. Some were greatly filled out in the tv adaptation. Either way, I found them enjoyable.
I did wish there was more of Leonard and of Mrs McGuire, who both play larger roles on the show. Still, I will plan to read the rest of the series eventually, including the prequel that just came out.
I didn't realize when I first started that it was a series of short mysteries; I expected the entire book to consist of one story, in great detail. I thought it would get even meatier and more detailed than the show, but alas the opposite is true. Some of the mysteries are more complex and detailed than others. Some were greatly filled out in the tv adaptation. Either way, I found them enjoyable.
I did wish there was more of Leonard and of Mrs McGuire, who both play larger roles on the show. Still, I will plan to read the rest of the series eventually, including the prequel that just came out.