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thenovelbook's review against another edition
2.0
Good writing, carefully plotted, and the main characters are becoming more vivid as the series goes on. However, in this book the revelations that solve the mystery are quite, quite sordid and make it unrecommendable (in my opinion).
castiel67's review against another edition
1.0
I am unable to put into words my disgust and anger in the story. The author has done little to none in the area of research for the time period, English Law, social structure and least of all into the viability of the story. Pages drag on without progression of the story, and the same information is repeated numerous times throughout, for no purpose other than to extend the book itself. Complete waste of time.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this next book in the Monk series. This case is particularly sordid, but seemed a little obvious. The ending has a few surprises that I didn't see coming and enough misdirection that one of the villains I didn't suspect at all. It's a harsh commentary on Victorian England, especially concerning the rights of women and children. I recommend this though the case does involved some especially heinous crimes. As always, the narrator was fabulous.
annvsted87's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
robynryle's review against another edition
2.0
Growing tired of hearing about how bungled the Crimean War was and the Charge of the Light Brigade. Skip the mystery and just tell me about Monk and Hester and Rathbone, already.
csw_1981's review against another edition
4.0
Mystery in a historical fiction setting. Mystery plot keeps the reader engaged. Characters’ behavior does seem plausible in its context, no anachronisms.
rlse's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. Such harsh content, but wow. I couldn't put it down for the last 25%.
greenldydragon's review against another edition
4.0
A very dark twist that kept me reading up late at night....