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jeepin's review against another edition
3.0
This one was fine, but nothing spectacular. Felt like he didn't quite know how to move forward from the first book. I was semi interested in the story line, but it felt like he didn't really shine a lot of light on any of the characters aside from Elizabeth. Also, I felt like I read the whole book for 3 mins of plot twist and then it fizzled out. I also felt like the internment camps kept giving me a slight holocaust feel and then nothing really came from that either. I imagine this book was needed to develop some of the characters for the next book (at least I hope so).
melinalovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this book a lot more than the first one. I am not sure if it was because I already knew the main character or because of the dark tones this one had. It was probably both. While the first one focused more on setting the stage and being what I thought rather broad with the story line, this one had a more concise and faster pace. It did not take Elizabeth to multiple people and multiple places, it had one direct and dark outcome. You could feel every threat that she faced more strongly than the first one. I enjoyed it very much and wait with anticipation for the next installment.
therealbluestocking's review against another edition
5.0
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spikegelato's review against another edition
3.0
3.25 out of 5 stars
Unseemly Science picks right back up with Elizabeth Barnabus attempting to solve a new mystery involving blocks of ice, body-snatchers, and an enigmatic charitable foundation. I found this to be a worthy sequel that lost only a bit of the magic from the first book. Author Rod Duncan has crafted an amusing, well-drawn story with a wonderful protagonist. The overall story has yet to feature much in the way of empires falling, as the series title suggests, so perhaps the third book is more towards that end. I look forward to finishing out this series in time for Rod Duncan’s new Elizabeth Barnabus series coming in 2018.
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Unseemly Science picks right back up with Elizabeth Barnabus attempting to solve a new mystery involving blocks of ice, body-snatchers, and an enigmatic charitable foundation. I found this to be a worthy sequel that lost only a bit of the magic from the first book. Author Rod Duncan has crafted an amusing, well-drawn story with a wonderful protagonist. The overall story has yet to feature much in the way of empires falling, as the series title suggests, so perhaps the third book is more towards that end. I look forward to finishing out this series in time for Rod Duncan’s new Elizabeth Barnabus series coming in 2018.
See this review and others at The Speculative Shelf.
abookishtype's review against another edition
3.0
Unseemly Science, by Rod Duncan, picks up some time after the first novel in the Gas-Lit Empire series, The Bullet-Catcher's Daughter. Private investigator Elizabeth Barnabas is muddling along when a new law is passed that could send her straight back to the Kingdom she fled as a teenager. As if this weren't complication enough, Elizabeth is also drawn into a strange case of missing ice in Derbyshire that becomes a lot deadlier than it has any right to be...
Read the rest of my review at A Bookish Type. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for review consideration.
Read the rest of my review at A Bookish Type. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for review consideration.
estellabelle92's review against another edition
4.0
So much fun to be back in this series which combines steampunk, alternate history, mystery, well-written characters, and a strong woman, capable of taking care of herself no matter what society might have to say about it.
As behooves the second book in a trilogy, at times it feels like a transition to the grand finale. I would have like to see more of the peripheral characters such as some of her friends and colleagues, but it is a good read leading into the third (and final?) installment.
As behooves the second book in a trilogy, at times it feels like a transition to the grand finale. I would have like to see more of the peripheral characters such as some of her friends and colleagues, but it is a good read leading into the third (and final?) installment.
tclinrow's review against another edition
4.0
A brilliant sequel to The Bullet Catcher's daughter. We got to learn more about the world in this alternative history of the world and the Gaslit Empire, and its precious International Patent office. Elizabeth Barnabas remains an amazing heroine.
kpp90's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75