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csw217's review against another edition
4.0
A few too many characters to keep track of, but as usual I loved the ambience, character descriptions, setting, etc.
andrea_e_feeser's review against another edition
3.0
It is much more descriptive than I prefer. I knew who the killer was fairly early on in the book. It wasn't the clues that gave it away, it was the writing style (formula). Perhaps, I have read too many mysteries. I can understand the wide appreciation of the writing. The book describes the thoughts and motives of most of the characters. That part I found quite interesting.
zoer03's review against another edition
5.0
Love this book just packed with all the twists and turns that you expect from a murder thriller. It's probably one of my favourite in the series. A must read for any murder/thriller fan
aimee_percival's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
raymond_murphy's review against another edition
3.0
Found it hard to get into. Then I did get into it, and it went faster. Is there a version of noir for dreary sad brits, obsessed with class status, and 80s style bbc realness?
nbarton82's review against another edition
1.0
Nope, I just can’t do this. DNF at 73%. This is easily the most obnoxious, tedious, dull whodunit I’ve ever encountered. About 120 pages too long. James can’t describe a character sitting down without taking three paragraphs to describe the chair. I’m pissed off that I paid money for this.
dailbrae's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
cecile87's review against another edition
3.0
Tortuously long, morose, but well-written
Not so sure I’ll read another one. This was my first. Towards the end I did a lot of skimming. Nevertheless, I thought it was richly written. Hats off to the narrator. What a lot to read aloud.
Not so sure I’ll read another one. This was my first. Towards the end I did a lot of skimming. Nevertheless, I thought it was richly written. Hats off to the narrator. What a lot to read aloud.
sternbergjulie's review against another edition
5.0
There's something about the tone and pacing of P.D. James's mysteries that's helping me with the book I'm working on, though it's far from a mystery. I've liked all of the ones I've read with one exception (I couldn't finish INNOCENT BLOOD). A TASTE FOR DEATH strikes me as particularly good.
krep___'s review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25