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vireogirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
More troubled than Maisie but still a strong female forged in the two world wars. Lots of struggling with grief and trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Self harm, War, Gore, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Rape, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
More troubled than Maisie but still a strong female forged in the two world wars. Lots of struggling with grief and trauma.kimveach's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I eagerly awaited the next Maisie Dobbs mystery, so I was disappointed to learn this story had a different protagonist. However, I enjoyed this book so much. Miss White is an intriguing character, and the various timelines (WWI, WWII, 1947) were equally interesting. This book didn't have some of the depth I'm used to from some Maisie Dobbs stories, but it still had plenty of emotional moments. This book could stand alone or be the start of a new series. I will read more if this series continues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, War, Death, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Child death, Classism, Genocide, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Grief, and Gun violence
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