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owls_rainbow's review against another edition
Too many characters, unbelievable story and just not my vibe.
rosannacassidy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
If I ever have to read the word 'bally' again I will scream. This book tries far too hard to be funny.
bbbarttt's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
menniemenace's review against another edition
5.0
This is seriously the best. I love everything about this series.
I didn't like the misogynistic comments, but I guess people weren't all that nice in the past.
I didn't like the misogynistic comments, but I guess people weren't all that nice in the past.
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
5.0
1950s and Brighton is gearing itself up for the Bank Holiday. The big event is the opening of a new milk bar featuring an appearance by the Milk Girl and a herd of cows. There are a few grumbles that a beauty contest has been rigged and the top local barber is upset that he has not made the final of Barber of the Year. For Inspector Steine the worry is making sure he picks the right winner of the Knickerbocker Glory competition. Then the bodies are found, but over the head and then stabbed with a milk bottle.
I love the Constable Twitten stories because they are pure escapism. The plots are mad yet hark back to the classic British farces of yesteryear. There are lots of retro references and a genuine love of the era. However there is also a ‘knowing ‘ streak running through which adds a layer of sophistication.
I love the Constable Twitten stories because they are pure escapism. The plots are mad yet hark back to the classic British farces of yesteryear. There are lots of retro references and a genuine love of the era. However there is also a ‘knowing ‘ streak running through which adds a layer of sophistication.
eleanor_graceee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kmg365's review against another edition
4.0
This is my favorite in the series so far. I love that “clever clogs” Twitten-- who may be the most clueless character in regards to interpersonal relationships to ever grace a page-- seems to be finally settling in to Brighton, and if not feeling at home, at least is taking baby steps towards building a life there. The only thing that left me crushed at the end was that they never figured out who had been trampled by the cows. Poor Susan!
I had to look up knickerbocker glory, and now that I have, I wonder how they could have a competition for the best one when there's no set list of ingredients, evidently only the required colors of red and white, and a tall glass with a long spoon. If anyone wants to have a tiddley at the milk bar, ring me!