Reviews

Watery Grave by Bruce Alexander

kiramke's review

3.0

Always good to have my horror of press gangs reaffirmed. I do think that there should have been another discussion in editing of what language to include; historical accuracy can be a consideration but you should also consider modern readers.

amphipodgirl's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A navy lieutenant is going to be court-martialed for pushing his captain overboard but claims he was trying to grab him and keep him aboard. An admiral asks Sir John to help figure out what really happened. He does so, but in the navy his role as magistrate gives him no authority at all. The push and pull between the civil and the military, the ship and the shore, is excellently done. The mystery is compelling and I literally gasped multiple times as the action unfolded. Jeremy continues to be a fascinating narrator, both observant and naive. All in all a terrific read.

plantbirdwoman's review

3.0

This third in the Sir John Fielding series is just as well-written as all the others. These books really must be read in order to get their full import and meaning.

mslaura's review

4.0

Ratings (1 to 5)
Writing: 4
Story: 4
Characters: 4
Emotional impact: 3
Overall rating: 3.75