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bmip666's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
persey's review
4.0
A really good read chockablock with details of everyday life during the Restoration.
jlmb's review
I tried, I really tried, to finish this book. I read 150 pages before I couldn't take it anymore.
On paper it seems right up my alley - time travel, a bit of a supernatural aspect, a murder mystery, set in my favorite period of British history(the Restoration) - what could be more perfect?! It turns out I also need a book that is written well with sharp pacing. The writing! It was like a B movie from the 1950's come to life! But not a fun B movie. Sigh. What a disappointment.
On paper it seems right up my alley - time travel, a bit of a supernatural aspect, a murder mystery, set in my favorite period of British history(the Restoration) - what could be more perfect?! It turns out I also need a book that is written well with sharp pacing. The writing! It was like a B movie from the 1950's come to life! But not a fun B movie. Sigh. What a disappointment.
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