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Fearing that the first word that comes to mind for this review is inadequate, I hesitate to use the word "delightful" in describing the character of Flavia de Luce and the books in which she stars, but delightful she is and they are. I am simply smitten with this enchanting series from Alan Bradley. He doesn't miss a beat with this latest addition to the tale of an eleven year old precocious girl who has her own chemistry lab and an uncanny knack for uncovering puzzling clues and solving mysteri
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I hope this series goes on for a really long time! I hope Flavia continues to solve mysteries (including the ones about her own life and family) through her teenage years (maybe she could have a boy in her life like Nancy Drew's Ned), into adulthood, maybe even old age (look out Miss Marple!).
The thing I find most satisfying about this series is that the mysteries are not so obvious that you figure them out in the first third of the book, nor so obtuse that you think the author ran out of paper ...more
The thing I find most satisfying about this series is that the mysteries are not so obvious that you figure them out in the first third of the book, nor so obtuse that you think the author ran out of paper ...more
Good old Flavia -she never disappoints me, and I'm getting an ever increasing feeling that Bradley is setting up for Miss de Luce to do some investigating into the whereabouts of her Mother.
As usual, Flavias attempts to solve another murder (I wonder if her village is twinned with that of Midsomer?) are hampered by her "evil" sisters and an extremely tolerant police inspector - fire, death. gypsies, shady characters and the ever faithful bicycle Gladys all add up to another fine romp for one of ...more
As usual, Flavias attempts to solve another murder (I wonder if her village is twinned with that of Midsomer?) are hampered by her "evil" sisters and an extremely tolerant police inspector - fire, death. gypsies, shady characters and the ever faithful bicycle Gladys all add up to another fine romp for one of ...more
I had been looking forward to joining my favorite precocious, 11 year-old sleuth on another jaunt through the post WWII hamlet of Bishops Lacey and the grounds of her ancestral manor home, Buckshaw. This third book in the Flavia DeLuce Mysteries did not fail to satisfy. Flavia takes the reader on a rollicking ride on her beloved BSA bicycle, Gladys, with the requisite murder victim, dark and secret passages, old gypsies, long held grudges and of course, chemistry. There are, of course, the requi
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One of the best in the series. Clever writing as well as a good plot. Flavia the 11-year-old sleuth is delightul, witty, and very observant.
this is a very fun mystery series, Flavia still delights, looking forward to the next one
Great book, great heroine. Can't wait to go back to the beginning of the series.
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Delightful continuation of the Flavia series, fraught with quirky characters, peril,and dark humor. In this outing, Flavia investigates the attempted murder of a gypsy woman. I adore this unique series!
If Flavia De Luce turns up pregnant, I'm going to choke the life out of someone.
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As satisfying as a good cuppa Earl Grey.... These books are so much fun and Flavia...what a character! If Mr Bradley continues these great stories, I might actually pick up some chemistry!
This series has just captured my heart. It's not too often you read a mystery that makes you smile as you're reading it, but Flavia is just so adorable.
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Really fun. Witty and fast-paced, never a dull moment. I think this is my favorite of the three!
I love these books. I HIGHLY recommend the audio versions.
Absolutely loved it! Best one yet!
Feb 17, 2011
Lisa Morris
marked it as to-read
Mar 31, 2011
Mandy Ban.
marked it as to-read
