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captlychee's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good mystery story, worth of a re-read. The details of Depression-era Toronto are ably done and of course if you have a map you can follow Charlotte's journeys around Toronto. Like [b:Heat Wave|42175827|Heat Wave (Paradise Café, #1)|Maureen Jennings|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1551790065l/42175827._SX50_.jpg|65765281], much of the plot is tied up with the aftermath of the First World War, and the description sof the returned servicemen of the time sort of match up with the squalor of Victorian Toronto as described in the Murdoch mysteries.
Anyway, the first person narration also means we get a good insight into the way a competent woman thought and felt in those times. A good female character that isn't shrill is a rate thing to find even nowadays, which made this a very good read indeed.
Anyway, the first person narration also means we get a good insight into the way a competent woman thought and felt in those times. A good female character that isn't shrill is a rate thing to find even nowadays, which made this a very good read indeed.
wordwound's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful mystery from another time with unfortunate realities that are still pertinent today for those returning from active combat. I do think the book could have been titled better, but besides that, it was an enjoyable read.
bibliomania_express's review
informative
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
leighsnerdlife's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
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