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ethoslost's review against another edition
3.0
Not very exciting, did not keep my attention until the end and I am not entirely sure why I suffered through it- perhaps due to the author's reputation. Not a horrible book, but would not recommend.
chfugal's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Audio library
Adam Dagleighes finally had built a team, it will be interesting if they stay with him in the next book. It feels like he doesn't agree, shouldn't be be in his 50-60s now? The murder still never made sense.
Adam Dagleighes finally had built a team, it will be interesting if they stay with him in the next book. It feels like he doesn't agree, shouldn't be be in his 50-60s now? The murder still never made sense.
clarinouille's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
4.75
em_beddedinbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Another slow paced book in the typical P D James style
It all starts when a Ministwr ( immediately after his resignation) is found dead Ina church, along with a vagabond, both with their throats cut . Whrhrt it's homicide or suicide is difficult to tell at first glance, and the mystery deepens as Adam Dalgleish and his team sigs deeper into murky secrets
It all starts when a Ministwr ( immediately after his resignation) is found dead Ina church, along with a vagabond, both with their throats cut . Whrhrt it's homicide or suicide is difficult to tell at first glance, and the mystery deepens as Adam Dalgleish and his team sigs deeper into murky secrets
neom's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nichola's review against another edition
4.0
I think it need to percolate on this one a bit. But I will say that James has a knack for discussing an issue without outright naming it. I like that
starcat's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
A winding, thoughtful mystery for a brooding mood. I didn’t find the crime particularly realistic, but I didn’t mind. The book paints a compelling portrait of a wide circle of affected people. More literary-feeling than many mysteries, it’s a depressing story. Still, thankfully (to my mind) it avoids being too hopeless or horrifying.