I can't say it is actually bad, but it certainly isn't satisfying. Incredibly contrived revenge plot. No real detection, just following a trail of bodI can't say it is actually bad, but it certainly isn't satisfying. Incredibly contrived revenge plot. No real detection, just following a trail of bodies one step behind the murderer- who is allowed to escape through incompetence, just to prolong the ending. I'll be reading the third book (hopefully the last) but only because I bought it. ...more
Maybe you shouldn't revisit your childhood. I love this book backwhen it was new and I was young. It was peerfect for me then. It isn't quite so perfeMaybe you shouldn't revisit your childhood. I love this book backwhen it was new and I was young. It was peerfect for me then. It isn't quite so perfect now- whst gave me imagination back then sems a little heavy handed now. It's true of Langdon's other books- such high ambitions, such fine material...and the lessons, so unsubtly shoehorned in.
Still, I loved it back then, and I'm glad I re-read it....more
This is considered a classic, but it just wasn't for me. I suppose you have to be familiar with the setting or something.This is considered a classic, but it just wasn't for me. I suppose you have to be familiar with the setting or something....more
Readable and entertaining, but not all that memorable. Good characters & Bertie is paired up with a fellow playwright who's more interesting than HughReadable and entertaining, but not all that memorable. Good characters & Bertie is paired up with a fellow playwright who's more interesting than Hugh - the whole "are they or aren't they?" thing is getting stale already. Also- being Gay was still a punishable offense in the era, but that doesn't make gay characters automatically interesting, particularly in a theatrical setting.
One nit picking complaint - I'd have liked to get to know the murder victim a bit before his demise. As it is he's reduced to being more of a chess piece than a character. ...more
Thoroughly enjoyable period mystery- engaging characters (the usual theatrical & other types, but well drawn) and atmosphere laid on with an expert haThoroughly enjoyable period mystery- engaging characters (the usual theatrical & other types, but well drawn) and atmosphere laid on with an expert hand. For those who try to solve the puzzle themselves there are plenty of clues - and red herrings. I'll be reading the next volume & hope there will be more....more
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