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kraley's review against another edition
3.0
A very light mystery that was a fun read. I'd definitely read another one. It wasn't super awesome or anything, but it was a perfect book for poolside.
sharonskinner's review against another edition
3.0
A decent story. Good time period setting and details. But the protagonist got a lot of help from adults, which seems to me to be less engaging for young readers than when the young protagonist is more empowered.
mzjai117's review against another edition
4.0
Ahhhh Revenge! That's the only thing that I can say about this book. I don't want to put spoilers but this book just goes to show you how sh*tty the colonizers were. But revenge, oh bittersweet revenge.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
A very interesting story that takes place in 1715 London. Tom Marlowe tries to solve the murder of his friend Will, a pickpocket. There are rooftop chases, strange mysterious hooded figures lurking in foggy doorways, corpse-stealing doctors, lots of atmosphere and a good mystery with a surprise ending. Plus if you ever wanted to know what 1700's London was like, this book takes you there!
missymouse's review against another edition
Really really disappointed by this book, nowhere as good as Uncle Montague! Very disappointed!
jordantaylor's review against another edition
2.0
I picked up this historical mystery because I thought that it sounding like an interesting story - about Native Americans in 1715 London.
However, I found little of interest. The story is not only predictable, but it is also messy and hurried through. New plot points are thrown in randomly, not explained well enough, or are simply introduced with no explanation - something that the characters seem to take suspiciously well.
The writing style of this book certainly leaves much to be desired. There are many abrupt advances in the mystery that are comically unrealistic.
The main character, a fifteen year old boy, is strangely weepy and emotional, prone to bursting into tears at small interruptions in plans.
However, I found little of interest. The story is not only predictable, but it is also messy and hurried through. New plot points are thrown in randomly, not explained well enough, or are simply introduced with no explanation - something that the characters seem to take suspiciously well.
The writing style of this book certainly leaves much to be desired. There are many abrupt advances in the mystery that are comically unrealistic.
The main character, a fifteen year old boy, is strangely weepy and emotional, prone to bursting into tears at small interruptions in plans.
mzjai117's review
4.0
Ahhhh Revenge! That's the only thing that I can say about this book. I don't want to put spoilers but this book just goes to show you how sh*tty the colonizers were. But revenge, oh bittersweet revenge.
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