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verityw's review against another edition
3.0
This was my first Maxwell March and though I quite enjoyed it, it took me a while to get into and didn't like this as much as I like Allingham's Albert Campion mysteries. This is a thriller, but there are some similarities in plotting as well as in writing style. Fun, but I'm not sure I would come back for more.
My copy came from the publisher/Allingham estate in return for an honest review.
My copy came from the publisher/Allingham estate in return for an honest review.
manasakannan's review against another edition
2.0
This was the first book I read by Maxwell March.
I don't explain the plot of the story in my review. I only reflect what I felt about the story because that's what must entail in reviews.
First of all, I love to read crime novels and that's the reason I chose this book. The description definitely intrigued me and I expected a lot from this book. But, unfortunately I was disappointed. I'm sorry to reflect that it didn't fulfill my expectations.
The story started our quite well and it had its great moments due to chapters ending with a cliffhanger, sometimes. Other times, it wasn't appealing at all. The thrill of learning what will further happen was not present in me. The thing that put me off was the instant desire of the man - the protagonist, to express his love for the woman whom he had met few minutes ago. That's not how it happens.
The story is told from multiple pov's. There were times where I had to read a particular situation twice/thrice to understand the flow of the story or as to who is doing what. The flow, overall was great and in detail. The characters were portrayed well too. Readers will easily be able to understand them.
Overall I don't think I would recommend this to any crime lovers.
I give it a 2.5 stars.
I don't explain the plot of the story in my review. I only reflect what I felt about the story because that's what must entail in reviews.
First of all, I love to read crime novels and that's the reason I chose this book. The description definitely intrigued me and I expected a lot from this book. But, unfortunately I was disappointed. I'm sorry to reflect that it didn't fulfill my expectations.
The story started our quite well and it had its great moments due to chapters ending with a cliffhanger, sometimes. Other times, it wasn't appealing at all. The thrill of learning what will further happen was not present in me. The thing that put me off was the instant desire of the man - the protagonist, to express his love for the woman whom he had met few minutes ago. That's not how it happens.
The story is told from multiple pov's. There were times where I had to read a particular situation twice/thrice to understand the flow of the story or as to who is doing what. The flow, overall was great and in detail. The characters were portrayed well too. Readers will easily be able to understand them.
Overall I don't think I would recommend this to any crime lovers.
I give it a 2.5 stars.
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