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kalliegrace's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Another excellent installment in this series. I love the relationships and deep subject matter that bring the mystery together.
hinesight's review
5.0
I'm completely crazy about this series, which goes to show that pre-judging books is a terrible idea. This one, in particular, has two ... um, surprises, the first of which made me laugh out loud. Just what I needed that particular Sunday afternoon. Thank you, Laurie King.
willbefunorelse's review
4.0
For the full review (and some reminiscences about the last time Alaina watched Lawrence of Arabia and How Alaina Learned Latin), follow the link to That's What She Read.
jquellin's review against another edition
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
4.25
crystalmbookshelf83's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
5.0
aestass's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This story takes place in London, after Russel and Holmes marry, when a person they met in Jerusalem returns into their life with a mysterious letter. I liked the premise, but despised what I consider to be excuse making for misogynistic behavior.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Violence
authoraugust's review
5.0
I'm not sure how I can express the immense satisfaction of reading a King mystery. The prose is stunning and entertaining, the clues are brilliant, and the characters are sharp and sympathetic all around. Love this series!
eclaytonbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
e_a_bee's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A truly delightful mystery! I can’t mention more in case I spoil it.
“We lay aside letters never to read them again, and at last destroy them out of discretion, and so disappears the most beautiful, the most immediate breath of life, irrecoverably for ourselves and for others.
—GOETHE”