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cimorene1558's review
3.0
This is one of the better Bishop Blackie mysteries, IMHO. Interesting, funny and with a decent solution to a knotty problem.
breadcrumbz's review
5.0
Read by George Guidall (probably not the proper speling, I'm sorry...), my favorite narrator- played Zelda listening to it.
mefrost's review
mysterious
slow-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
3.0
johnadonaghy's review
4.0
A fun read - but make sure you read this before reading The Bishop Goes to the University.
Somewhat improbable, but I read it in one sitting and enjoyed it. Bishop Blackie is a"hoot."
Somewhat improbable, but I read it in one sitting and enjoyed it. Bishop Blackie is a"hoot."
rachelm31f6b's review
1.0
Nope. Nope. And Nope.
A family friend gave me this book. They weren't Catholic. I thought 'hm. this will probably be good.' I started it and it seemed to be an easy and quick read. Then I looked at some of the reviews and realized it might not be something I will like.
It is really sad/disappointing. The author (a priest) was a good author, why did he feel the need to end the story the way he did? Do I even want to know? As I got closer to the end it became apparent what was going to happen but it wasn't fully clear until the last 20ish pages. Then to have all the characters back it up and act like it was normal and there wasn't anything wrong with the situation? UGH. It made me a bit upset and for it to be written by a priest.
I can't recommend this book to anyone and that is pretty sad because it could have been something wonderful.
A family friend gave me this book. They weren't Catholic. I thought 'hm. this will probably be good.' I started it and it seemed to be an easy and quick read. Then I looked at some of the reviews and realized it might not be something I will like.
It is really sad/disappointing. The author (a priest) was a good author, why did he feel the need to end the story the way he did? Do I even want to know? As I got closer to the end it became apparent what was going to happen but it wasn't fully clear until the last 20ish pages. Then to have all the characters back it up and act like it was normal and there wasn't anything wrong with the situation? UGH. It made me a bit upset and for it to be written by a priest.
I can't recommend this book to anyone and that is pretty sad because it could have been something wonderful.
audreylee's review
4.0
Should the author have used a pseudonym such as Herr Heinrich, I still would have suspected he was an Irish man. "Of Milord Cronin someone (arguably me) once remarked that he was definitive proof that the Irish had the Blarney Stone not because they needed it but because they deserved it". The author and his storytelling resemble this remark!
An American bishop is encouraged to solve the case of a missing French priest while visiting Paris. Before the mystery, a rather cozy one one, is solved, he will acquire a beggar girl/translator and the reader will become acquainted with scores of French Catholic history. Yet, while the reader sits and shakes her head, there will be a noticeable smile on her face. The solution to the mystery isn't a surprise but the fun is in the story.
An American bishop is encouraged to solve the case of a missing French priest while visiting Paris. Before the mystery, a rather cozy one one, is solved, he will acquire a beggar girl/translator and the reader will become acquainted with scores of French Catholic history. Yet, while the reader sits and shakes her head, there will be a noticeable smile on her face. The solution to the mystery isn't a surprise but the fun is in the story.
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