The message of the book is a good one, but I only liked it. I thought it was over sexualized, and there wasn't one character that was a good person.

October 27, 2022

An enjoyable story - charming. Some parts could have been tightened up but overall I liked it. The characters were well defined.

July 20, 2022

I really loved this book. Well-written, great characters, and an interesting historical subject.

November 24, 2022

I admit it was not what I expected. But it was a relaxing read, and I enjoyed Stevens' trip and reminisces. It is a book you have to take as a whole to see what it is really about. It's about thoughts, not actions.

March 13, 2022

This one is superior to the Hunting Party. However, the same formula is used in both and this one was very predictable. The story is entertaining, but it's not going to knock your socks off with the reveal.

July 12, 2021

Really good. Not the same old dime a dozen crime book. Characters are well developed and the text is witty. They act like real people act, included doing stupid and terrible things. I'm sorry these aren't partners we'll see again.

January 30, 2023
September 18, 2020

A nice little story. I liked the hopeful message at the end.

February 4, 2023
February 5, 2023

This was a hard book to finish. Too many lines that elicited eyerolls, too many British expressions from Americans. Too many one dimensional characters and boring sidebars.

July 18, 2022

I enjoyed reading this, though I haven't loved other of Gaiman's books. The story is interesting, and I liked the characters. I definitely wanted to keep reading and find out what happened.

August 5, 2022

I felt let down by the ending, though I was really enjoying it until that point. It felt made up rather than a carefully crafted surprise. Another chapter probably was needed.

July 2, 2021

I liked this a lot more than the Midnight Library. I liked the characters and the historical time periods it portrayed. It wasn't fantastic, but I enjoyed reading it.

November 21, 2022

I felt like I needed a shower after finishing this book. Starts slow but then shocks you.

November 29, 2014
December 14, 2022

I enjoyed this one, but I think I liked The Family Remains better. I'm glad I read that one first. Henry is just really getting his voice by the end of this one. Having said that, I wasn't bored and always wanted to keep reading.

January 27, 2023

I found this accessible, and it was interesting. There is a section that drags though after the accused are put on trial, and I would have liked more on how the affair influenced the Terror and Revolution - I felt there wasn't much on that at all other than a summation at the very end.

February 7, 2023

This is what happens when you write about a sociopath and it's not a crime novel. This doesn't really have the comedy that The Heart's Invisible Furies has, but the premise is original and the characters interesting. I liked the format and enjoyed reading.

June 13, 2022

I would say this is more a book for those who need inspiration rather than tips. It felt like there were a lot of extraneous stories. It motivated me to look at what things I was really using, but I didn't find much that was new in this one.

August 27, 2022

This book was okay, though it read more like a romance than historical fiction to me. The main character is spoiled and narcissistic, which makes her unlikable. I didn't feel transported to the time period.

May 8, 2022
September 28, 2019

Once you get into the meat of the story, you are riveted. The twists can make you laugh or cry or tear your hair out in frustration at the characters. You really become invested in the story, and the suspense is palpable.

May 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

I loved this book. It takes you back to such an idyllic time and setting. The stories are uplifting and often funny. Every bit as vivid as the tv show!

July 2, 2022