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anitaashland's review against another edition
4.0
Even though she's American, I consider Elizabeth George my favorite contemporary British author of detective fiction. I never tire of the Lynley/Havers dynamic and fortunately there is plenty of Havers in this story.
Havers attends a feminist author's book signing and ends up later having to partner with Nkata to find out who murdered her. Of course Havers continues to be on Ardey's bad side and is on a very tight leash.
I couldn't stop smiling at the end of the book due to the various small good fortunes that fall upon Havers. She has new relationships and pursuits (tap dancing, even). Looking forward to see what happens to Havers in the next novel.
Havers attends a feminist author's book signing and ends up later having to partner with Nkata to find out who murdered her. Of course Havers continues to be on Ardey's bad side and is on a very tight leash.
I couldn't stop smiling at the end of the book due to the various small good fortunes that fall upon Havers. She has new relationships and pursuits (tap dancing, even). Looking forward to see what happens to Havers in the next novel.
marybethorama's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the character development. It was great (as always) seeing Havers (and Nkata, another favorite of mine) prominently featured in the story. I also enjoyed reading about Lynley's professional and personal life. I enjoyed the sparring with Ardry. Reminded me of the Lynley for earliey books.
The mystery itself was well-written and I found the characters compelling.
The mystery itself was well-written and I found the characters compelling.
bibliovolubile's review against another edition
5.0
Et si l'Autre, que l'on croyait si bien connaître, révélait, sans crier gare, sa part d'ombre...?
Pour lire le billet que j'ai écrit au sujet de ce livre, sur lililesmerveilles.com, c'est par ici!
http://www.lililesmerveilles.com/2015/09/a-banquet-of-consequences.html
[To read my lililesmerveilles.com's blog post about this book, follow the above link - post is in French]
Pour lire le billet que j'ai écrit au sujet de ce livre, sur lililesmerveilles.com, c'est par ici!
http://www.lililesmerveilles.com/2015/09/a-banquet-of-consequences.html
[To read my lililesmerveilles.com's blog post about this book, follow the above link - post is in French]
400mom's review against another edition
3.0
This was a 3.5 for me. The psychological part of the crime solving was interesting but ultimately a little too disturbing.
kmatthe2's review against another edition
3.0
Not George's best, but it was still nice to catch up with old friends.
gregcagle's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is my favorite Inspector Lynley book to date. The Caroline character is brilliantly realized. And as a side note I'll give an extra star to any author who uses an interesting car well.
nixieknox's review against another edition
3.0
Loved it! I really liked the linear introduction of the characters - in some previous books there are several seemingly unrelated story lines which is jarring. I was invested in the story though the middle got a bit draggy. And hurrah for some hope for both Lynley & Havers, on their own terms!
neerajams's review against another edition
3.0
Totally serviceable mystery. Listened to it on audiobook, which was perfect for long walks during COVID social distancing time.
mimika9's review against another edition
5.0
I've read all the inspector Lynley books except for What Came Before he Shot Her, which I own in pb, and #18 which I missed somehow and have on hold from the library.
The page-turningest book I've read in quite some time, involving a few ridiculously late nights. A terrific read.
The page-turningest book I've read in quite some time, involving a few ridiculously late nights. A terrific read.
michael5000's review against another edition
4.0
I apparently read the first entry in this series a few years back, but have no memory of it. This one... well... I'm not sure if it is great stuff really, but it's well crafted and proved pretty engrossing on a long drive down the freeway. The actual core strand is stronger than the personal-lives-of-the-detectives strand, but the latter is perfectly serviceable. Probably an objective three stars, bumped to four by sheer one-more-chapter readability.