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rosecarroll's review against another edition
5.0
These books just get better and better, don't they.
drearyletters's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bookguyinva2022's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
stuckinwonderland's review against another edition
5.0
“Whenever i’m with other people, part of me shrinks a little. Only when i am alone can i fully enjoy my own company”
Oh Flavia, how me of you to say that
Oh Flavia, how me of you to say that
bhnmt61's review against another edition
3.0
I've heard half a dozen readers say recently that they adore this series. I read the first one years ago, and while I enjoyed it, it didn't draw me in well enough to bother with reading any of the others. But I thought maybe I should try them again, so I picked up this one because it was the next one in the series that was available at our library. I got the audiobook version.
With the addition of the terrific narrator (Jayne Entwistle), I finally understood the love that other readers have for these books. I somehow hadn't been able to hear Flavia's voice in my head, but Entwistle nails it. In this installment, Flavia has her fortune told by a gypsy at a fair. When Flavia accidentally burns down the woman's tent, she ends up offering the woman a place to park her caravan for a few days. The next morning, Flavia finds her nearly beaten to death. Later, a dead body appears nearby. I thought this book took a long time to get started-- a thing happened, and then another thing happened, and then Flavia was off on several "fact finding missions" that didn't always make much sense-- but about halfway through, it started to come together and I enjoyed the second half very much. Audio version highly recommended.
With the addition of the terrific narrator (Jayne Entwistle), I finally understood the love that other readers have for these books. I somehow hadn't been able to hear Flavia's voice in my head, but Entwistle nails it. In this installment, Flavia has her fortune told by a gypsy at a fair. When Flavia accidentally burns down the woman's tent, she ends up offering the woman a place to park her caravan for a few days. The next morning, Flavia finds her nearly beaten to death. Later, a dead body appears nearby. I thought this book took a long time to get started-- a thing happened, and then another thing happened, and then Flavia was off on several "fact finding missions" that didn't always make much sense-- but about halfway through, it started to come together and I enjoyed the second half very much. Audio version highly recommended.
bibliophile80's review against another edition
4.0
Great book, great heroine. Can't wait to go back to the beginning of the series.
byp's review against another edition
4.0
I like this series more and more. Mysteries aren't always my thing, but wit and characters set the Flavia DeLuce books apart.
gemmu's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Kirja on kolmas sarjassa, ja tässä vaiheessa tietyt hahmojen piirteet ja motiivit alkavat tuntua liian toistuvilta - etenkin sisarustenväliset suhteet ja Flavian käytös poliiseja kohtaan. Kaipaisin jo jotain kehitystä hahmoissa.
Muuten mysteeri oli jälleen mielenkiintoinen ja eteni mukavaa vauhtia. Joitain samankaltaisuuksia saattoi huomata edellisen kirjan juoneen verrattuna. Ehkä pitää jatkossa odottaa pidempään ennen kuin seuraavan kirjan lukee.
Muuten mysteeri oli jälleen mielenkiintoinen ja eteni mukavaa vauhtia. Joitain samankaltaisuuksia saattoi huomata edellisen kirjan juoneen verrattuna. Ehkä pitää jatkossa odottaa pidempään ennen kuin seuraavan kirjan lukee.