Review:
Plot: a "whodunit" kind of novel has a recipe already tried by many authors. Made famous by Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, many authors since have ventured into the genre - some with success, some without. Katherine Schellman is a fortunate writer who wrote a great murder-mystery that was empowering for women, convincing and thrilling. An old man is murdered in his own house, leaving only family members as suspects, but I still could not guess the killer by myself, thanks to the twists and turns of the well-developed plot.
Writing: "Silence in the Library" is the second book in a series. Even though I never read the first book, Schellman's writing is so concise that I understood the story and the character's backgrounds clearly. As I said before, this kind of novel has a recipe, so I can't say her writing is revolutionary, but it is good enough to create a great mystery.
Characters: My favorite character was Lily, of course. The main character is a smart woman going against many of the limits and expectations put on women in 1800's England. I believe we need more woman young women solving crimes in books, to set examples of how brave girls can be. She was not only smart but funny and determined as well. Her friends were a great addition to the story too.
Overall: I'd recommend this book for anyone starting to read murder-mysteries. The lack of graphic scenes and easy writing make it a great book for young adults too.


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