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olap's review against another edition
3.0
By this point I'm reading because of the Singapore setting
divasin's review
5.0
Excellent!
Character driven mystery which also cleverly weaves the traditional customs of Singapore and the history of the Japanese occupation.
I loved it!
Character driven mystery which also cleverly weaves the traditional customs of Singapore and the history of the Japanese occupation.
I loved it!
bphguyen's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
tawanghdyn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
k_reaves's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
athirah_idrus's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Cannonball Tree Mystery follows the adventure of Su Lin, a cripple, but very able and independent young woman who speaks multiple languages. She manages the house affairs at the Shori household and works as a translator in the Japanese-occupied Singapore, known at Syonan then.
One day she receives an unwelcome visit by an old relative. However, not long after, the relative has been found dead under the Cannonball Tree. Though Su Lin cannot help but feel guilty and grateful at the same time for the fortuitous death, there is a nagging feeling that danger is near and she must employ her wit and skills to figure out the killer, if she does not want to end up as the next victim.
Though I don't think it's necessary to read the series following the order, I am a hundred percent sure I'd have enjoyed this book more if I did. I spent the first part of the book trying to acquaint myself with the characters and the background of the previous books, but thankfully Ovidia made it easy for including brief introductions so I could still follow the story easily.
One day she receives an unwelcome visit by an old relative. However, not long after, the relative has been found dead under the Cannonball Tree. Though Su Lin cannot help but feel guilty and grateful at the same time for the fortuitous death, there is a nagging feeling that danger is near and she must employ her wit and skills to figure out the killer, if she does not want to end up as the next victim.
Though I don't think it's necessary to read the series following the order, I am a hundred percent sure I'd have enjoyed this book more if I did. I spent the first part of the book trying to acquaint myself with the characters and the background of the previous books, but thankfully Ovidia made it easy for including brief introductions so I could still follow the story easily.
lucy_shanners's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dangerpronedaphne's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5