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May 15, 2011
Dolly
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This is the first book in the Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley. The story is set in England in 1950 and has the ambiance of an older time. I thought initially that the book was written for a younger audience, since the main character is eleven, but I couldn't imagine this book appealing to children. After reading the interview with the author at the end of the book, I realize that it really was meant for adults.
Overall, I liked the story, although it was a bit tough to get into the plot at ...more
Overall, I liked the story, although it was a bit tough to get into the plot at ...more
Dec 19, 2013
Carmen
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A mystery with an 11 year old heroine! but such an unusual one. Flavia's favorite thing is chemistry. She is tolerated by her neighbors because of her parents' positions in society. She is definitely not a "girly" girl. A man is found dead in her father's yard. It turns out that he was an old school mate of her dad's. He is suspected of the crime and is arrested. Flavia is determined to clear her dad. The twists and turns are what entertains while reading this book.
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Jun 29, 2010
Jgrace
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie – Alan Bradley
4 stars
Miss Marple, move over! Flavia de Luce is on the case and she brings a unique, wickedly funny voice to the English cottage mystery. The mystery is very entertaining. It combines long buried secrets with rare stamps and amateur magic. But it’s Flavia’s vibrant personality and precocious intelligence that makes the story.
It might seem that Flavia is an unlikely, exaggerated character, but I found her to be mostly believable. A highly gi ...more
4 stars
Miss Marple, move over! Flavia de Luce is on the case and she brings a unique, wickedly funny voice to the English cottage mystery. The mystery is very entertaining. It combines long buried secrets with rare stamps and amateur magic. But it’s Flavia’s vibrant personality and precocious intelligence that makes the story.
It might seem that Flavia is an unlikely, exaggerated character, but I found her to be mostly believable. A highly gi ...more
Oh, Flavia. I really did love her and will probably read more of her adventures. However, I was disinterested in the plot of the story by the end. Her ingenious ability to play chemist and solve clues was entertaining, just couldn't stay interested in the mystery. Probably would give it 3 1/2 stars, if I was able.
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Flavia is a bit over the top - but certainly interesting.
Apr 01, 2010
Laurie
marked it as to-read
May 24, 2010
Laura
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