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davidlz1's review
4.0
I am just really impressed with this author's writing ability and imagination. I am also thrilled that the book had a decent editor. Editing has been a disappointment as of late...
This novel was much more refined and mature compared to the previous installments. Less harsh. I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. This is just a specific observation on this novel.
I look forward to reading more of her works.
This novel was much more refined and mature compared to the previous installments. Less harsh. I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. This is just a specific observation on this novel.
I look forward to reading more of her works.
travelgirlut's review
4.0
Sad to come to the end of this series. These books always hit the spot when I'm in a gloomy mood. I was glad to see a bit more of Penny in this book, though I would always take more Penny. The ending doesn't really feel like the end of a series, but it must be as there aren't any more books written.
lyndiane's review
5.0
Kate Griffin's writing is utterly bewitching. Writing about a London seldom seen by the average person, she lends multiple dimensions to "the power of words".
I keep checking Goodreads to see when she'll be publishing her next book in her series; it's been a long, dry wait!!!
I keep checking Goodreads to see when she'll be publishing her next book in her series; it's been a long, dry wait!!!
kennydied's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
veethorn's review
4.0
Oh, brilliant stuff. I really love this series now. Side note: almost all the interesting side characters are women, most are women of color. And none of them are there to be love interests, really.
As a whole, a superb series that started on a bit of a meh note but just kept improving. And the magic was more inventive than any version I've seen in a while.
As a whole, a superb series that started on a bit of a meh note but just kept improving. And the magic was more inventive than any version I've seen in a while.
cupiscent's review against another edition
4.0
From a slowish start (for Ms Griffin - it didn't really grab me like her others have) this built itself up into something huge and deeply involving. Matthew Swift never gets to sit pretty, but I think she's done a particularly magnificent and touching job of putting him through the wringer this time, and his supporting cast of awesome women is extra-special varied and delightful this time around. All the usual snigger-out-loud moments, and all the expected poignant and desperate notes.
But I am so sad that now I have no more Matthew Swift to read.
But I am so sad that now I have no more Matthew Swift to read.
mirk's review against another edition
3.0
Usual stuff with sewers. I like hanging out with Matthew, which is good because he remains solidly at the centre of these books, but I could use a breath or two between the next event -- let the poor man take a bath and sleep for goodness sake!