2.5 stars, but rounded down. I've read a few in this series, and they're generally fluffy fun. This is that, and it has some moments that are really e2.5 stars, but rounded down. I've read a few in this series, and they're generally fluffy fun. This is that, and it has some moments that are really excellent (Eve ignoring Bastien at the start is one of them), but as a whole it doesn't hang together. There's not enough to it. There's not enough time for the romance to develop. It doesn't feel grounded enough for the life decisions that are made at the end. In the end, it's rather an extreme case of novella-itis, particularly for the amount of drama. Either have less drama, or provide more detail to better support it. Others in the series have worked far better for me.
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2.5 stars, but rounded down. I've read a few in this series, and they're generally fluffy fun. This is that, and it has some moments that are really excellent (Eve ignoring Bastien at the start is one of them), but as a whole it doesn't hang together. There's not enough to it. There's not enough time for the romance to develop. It doesn't feel grounded enough for the life decisions that are made at the end. In the end, it's rather an extreme case of novella-itis, particularly for the amount of drama. Either have less drama, or provide more detail to better support it. Others in the series have worked far better for me....more
This did not work for me. And actually, I'm not sure this is just in the way that sometimes Eloisa James doesn't quite work. There's probably an elemeThis did not work for me. And actually, I'm not sure this is just in the way that sometimes Eloisa James doesn't quite work. There's probably an element of that, but there's also an element of 1) this is a novella and there's really no relationship development given that the basic set-up is a childhood arranged marriage and the characters have only met in person a handful of times, making this one heck of a case of insta-love, and my more substantive issue, 2) if you're going to adapt one of Shakespeare's comedies, why on earth would you pick All's Well That End's Well? I saw it staged once, and my major take-home (and all I remember of the play) is "Man, the hero's a douchebag!"
Because he is.
This thing tries to skirt around that fact by pointing out that the hero's clearly quoting All's Well when he undertakes his main act of douchebaggery, but given he does it in public, this is a world where a woman's reputation is easily destroyed, and while it's fine that he may not want to marry immediately/have more time to sow his wild oats, nothing justifies his lack of concern for his utterly blameless fiance's feelings/reputation/whatever. Particularly given the strong case of insta-love means that this essentially goes down the road of the heroine seducing him, and him deciding he's in love.
Basically it's annoying source material to begin with, coupled with a case of insta-love and unlikeable characters, and no amount of charm and hand-waving after the fact can erase that.
Maybe don't adapt All's Ell that End's Well unless you're going to really develop it, because the basic story, well, it's not that charming. It don't think it lends itself to a light touch.
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This did not work for me. And actually, I'm not sure this is just in the way that sometimes Eloisa James doesn't quite work. There's probably an element of that, but there's also an element of 1) this is a novella and there's really no relationship development given that the basic set-up is a childhood arranged marriage and the characters have only met in person a handful of times, making this one heck of a case of insta-love, and my more substantive issue, 2) if you're going to adapt one of Shakespeare's comedies, why on earth would you pick All's Well That End's Well? I saw it staged once, and my major take-home (and all I remember of the play) is "Man, the hero's a douchebag!"
Because he is.
This thing tries to skirt around that fact by pointing out that the hero's clearly quoting All's Well when he undertakes his main act of douchebaggery, but given he does it in public, this is a world where a woman's reputation is easily destroyed, and while it's fine that he may not want to marry immediately/have more time to sow his wild oats, nothing justifies his lack of concern for his utterly blameless fiance's feelings/reputation/whatever. Particularly given the strong case of insta-love means that this essentially goes down the road of the heroine seducing him, and him deciding he's in love.
Basically it's annoying source material to begin with, coupled with a case of insta-love and unlikeable characters, and no amount of charm and hand-waving after the fact can erase that.
Maybe don't adapt All's Ell that End's Well unless you're going to really develop it, because the basic story, well, it's not that charming. It don't think it lends itself to a light touch....more
Full disclosure, this was darker than I wanted it to be, which may have impacted my rating. A few points:
- I like the idea of the case (Rutledge revieFull disclosure, this was darker than I wanted it to be, which may have impacted my rating. A few points:
- I like the idea of the case (Rutledge reviewing a ten year old case)
- Except that the plotting itself doesn't seem, well, that great.
- There are some interesting parallels near the start, with Rutledge understanding why others may or may not have lost hope.
- At some point, nice things are really going to need to happen to Rutledge.
- Seriously, Rutledge is being set up as a whipping boy to a degree that almost doesn't make sense. One Chief constable who hates him (for ill-defined and prejudicial reasons) is reasonable, two starts straining credulity. Especially as he's often described as an "up and coming inspector at Scotland yard." Also, we're on book 21, and he's never not solved a case. The sheer amount of bad feeling towards him at work, and the degree to which everyone always seems to want to believe the worst of him is starting to make no sense. A handful of characters, I could buy, but he never seems to have any allies except his sister and Melinda Crawford, an old family friend. Gibson one of the other officers is a possibility, but not a constant.
- Like seriously, why does he have no friends? Every acquaintance or previous friend he comes across seems to like him. If he's that good at his job, generally well respected, and not an asshole, he should have colleagues that he trusts, at least somewhat.
- It's possible this book will serve as a turning point. It had better. Otherwise, stop teasing the isolation and threatening Rutledge's job (he's clearly never going to lose it, because nothing in this series can ever change). Just keep everything as status quo, but stop teasing anything different.
-I'm going to read the next one, because it's set at Avebury, and I'm therefore intrigued. But if there's no character progress/development, it might be the last.
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Full disclosure, this was darker than I wanted it to be, which may have impacted my rating. A few points:
- I like the idea of the case (Rutledge reviewing a ten year old case)
- Except that the plotting itself doesn't seem, well, that great.
- There are some interesting parallels near the start, with Rutledge understanding why others may or may not have lost hope.
- At some point, nice things are really going to need to happen to Rutledge.
- Seriously, Rutledge is being set up as a whipping boy to a degree that almost doesn't make sense. One Chief constable who hates him (for ill-defined and prejudicial reasons) is reasonable, two starts straining credulity. Especially as he's often described as an "up and coming inspector at Scotland yard." Also, we're on book 21, and he's never not solved a case. The sheer amount of bad feeling towards him at work, and the degree to which everyone always seems to want to believe the worst of him is starting to make no sense. A handful of characters, I could buy, but he never seems to have any allies except his sister and Melinda Crawford, an old family friend. Gibson one of the other officers is a possibility, but not a constant.
- Like seriously, why does he have no friends? Every acquaintance or previous friend he comes across seems to like him. If he's that good at his job, generally well respected, and not an asshole, he should have colleagues that he trusts, at least somewhat.
- It's possible this book will serve as a turning point. It had better. Otherwise, stop teasing the isolation and threatening Rutledge's job (he's clearly never going to lose it, because nothing in this series can ever change). Just keep everything as status quo, but stop teasing anything different.
-I'm going to read the next one, because it's set at Avebury, and I'm therefore intrigued. But if there's no character progress/development, it might be the last....more
I mean, I think this was fine? I have vague memories of what happened.
Unfortunately, although I mostly enjoyed this at the time, my strongest memory oI mean, I think this was fine? I have vague memories of what happened.
Unfortunately, although I mostly enjoyed this at the time, my strongest memory of this is that decided to randomly have Merlin time-travel to the present, and he's seriously annoying. And not gone by the next book. So.
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I mean, I think this was fine? I have vague memories of what happened.
Unfortunately, although I mostly enjoyed this at the time, my strongest memory of this is that decided to randomly have Merlin time-travel to the present, and he's seriously annoying. And not gone by the next book. So....more
I generally enjoy feuding editors/columnists (or producers/on air talent if it's a modern interpretation). I really liked this, expecially the first hI generally enjoy feuding editors/columnists (or producers/on air talent if it's a modern interpretation). I really liked this, expecially the first half. The strength of this is Patience and Hugh's discussions, as they argue about the best course fo action to make her column profitable. The book clearly sets up the fact that even though they often disagree, they respect each other. I'm even okay with the source of drama: (view spoiler)[aka that Hugh is in fact the "rival columnist" under another name, deliberately to stoke the feud and increase sales. (hide spoiler)]
I buy most of the journey they go on. Where I tuned out is (view spoiler)[when they sleep together. Again, it's not for moral reasons - it just felt sort of too fast, and not really in keeping with either of their characters. Or maybe it's just that I didn't think it fit with the rest of the story. I imagine it was to cement the bond in theory, but it really just amped up the drama when Patience discovered Hugh's deception around the rival columnist. And based on the tone of the first half, I kind of didn't want the drama amped up in that way. I was enjoying the tone, and their general dynamic. I'm not sure it needed physical intimacy, especially given the length. (hide spoiler)]
So I docked a star. Because I feel the first half of this is better than the second.
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I generally enjoy feuding editors/columnists (or producers/on air talent if it's a modern interpretation). I really liked this, expecially the first half. The strength of this is Patience and Hugh's discussions, as they argue about the best course fo action to make her column profitable. The book clearly sets up the fact that even though they often disagree, they respect each other. I'm even okay with the source of drama: (view spoiler)[aka that Hugh is in fact the "rival columnist" under another name, deliberately to stoke the feud and increase sales. (hide spoiler)]
I buy most of the journey they go on. Where I tuned out is (view spoiler)[when they sleep together. Again, it's not for moral reasons - it just felt sort of too fast, and not really in keeping with either of their characters. Or maybe it's just that I didn't think it fit with the rest of the story. I imagine it was to cement the bond in theory, but it really just amped up the drama when Patience discovered Hugh's deception around the rival columnist. And based on the tone of the first half, I kind of didn't want the drama amped up in that way. I was enjoying the tone, and their general dynamic. I'm not sure it needed physical intimacy, especially given the length. (hide spoiler)]
So I docked a star. Because I feel the first half of this is better than the second....more
Default 3 star rating, because this book does what it is attempting to do quite effectively, but I didn't like it. It's too dark, too unpleasant, and Default 3 star rating, because this book does what it is attempting to do quite effectively, but I didn't like it. It's too dark, too unpleasant, and too menacing for my taste. It's effectively done, but I didn't enjoy it. (view spoiler)[I think that Christie's novels where her narrator is the killer generally don't work for me. And the scale of the plot, and how unpleasant this was made it unenjoyable. (hide spoiler)]...more
I enjoyed middle-aged Tommy and Tuppence. I'm always really struck by how well-matched and very much a set they are. They're just so clearly each otheI enjoyed middle-aged Tommy and Tuppence. I'm always really struck by how well-matched and very much a set they are. They're just so clearly each other's person. Also, them going undercover at a boarding house during the war was just fun. The secondary characters were entertaining. They are generally just entertaining. I also liked the discussions about how they had become more aware of risk as they got older, while also feeling like they had been passed by this war. I was a fan....more
This is a solid mystery novel. It's intricate, the setting is good. I'm not sure I'd want to reada lot of the series in a row, because it seems to be This is a solid mystery novel. It's intricate, the setting is good. I'm not sure I'd want to reada lot of the series in a row, because it seems to be fairly morally grey, and a bit disturbing (the description of the first murder was very effective, for example). Cooper and Fry are also intriguing foils for each other. An intriguing series, but also I think something to take breaks from....more
Don't have a lot to say about this, other than like all P.D. James novels, this is a really well-told story. The character work is strong. I like DalgDon't have a lot to say about this, other than like all P.D. James novels, this is a really well-told story. The character work is strong. I like Dalgliesh. Can't stand his second-in-command, but that's okay. Enjoyed this mystery....more
Default 3 star rating, because I recognize that this if fine. The problem is, I never engaged. I don't know why, but this felt like a slog to get throDefault 3 star rating, because I recognize that this if fine. The problem is, I never engaged. I don't know why, but this felt like a slog to get through. There was something about the combination of road trip plus falling in love with the best friend's fiance... I don't know. I didn't connect. I did start to enjoy it a bit better towards the end, but not enough to save it, or to really invest at any point....more
The thing is, I was more interested in the long term secondary romance (what can I say - I'm intrigued by Jemma and Elijah, and the world in general).The thing is, I was more interested in the long term secondary romance (what can I say - I'm intrigued by Jemma and Elijah, and the world in general). And this is a reuniting spouses book, so my inability to really engage in the main couple is saying something.
I'm basically giving this two stars for the world, because the Eloisa James fuzziness/hand-waveyness in plot does not serve this one well. In so many ways.
I just, I can't with the Duke of Coway. Simeon comes back after ignoring both his child bride and his life for years, and expects to have it all his own way. While that may be historically accurate, it sure isn't accurate to the tone of the rest of this series, which makes this particularly tedious. Particularly as his Duckess has been running her own damn estate for years (not something he bothers to figure out on his own, obviously).
I mean, the thing is, Simeon basically says that he wants a docile wife who never speaks back, and Isidore doesn't fit the bill. At one point he even admits that he considered taking a bride who didn't speak English to help that along. It's one heck of a hurdle to overcome if you want me to invest in a relationship. Dude needs to acknowledge his wife's strengths at minimum. Unfortunately, given that starting point, the resolution of this thing is underhwelming to say the least. So basically, to deal with the fact that they both have brains, Simeon says there are situations where she needs to do what he says without question - e.g. when she's in phsyical danger, because he's better equipped to deal with those. I think I would have been okay with that, if there'd ever been any reciprocity. For example, given it's finally been drummed into his thick skull that she's been managing a massive and incredibly solvent estate for years, perhaps he would agree not to through a mental hissy fit any time she made a decision to a) help improve the running of the village on his incredibly disfunctional estate, b) fix the many issues around the furnishing/decoration/functioning of his house (which P.S. would have been entirely within her purview as his duchess in any reaosnable scenario), c) really any decision about his estate or dealing with his mother, given that the place is literally a shambles bcause his father never bothered to pay his bills, and he never bothered to come back to England and see what was going on.
And dude throws a mental hissy fit every time. She's buying new furniture, she's paying his debts in the village and buying extra goods to get people on-side, and he had no say in any of it. The horrors. While in her head, she's trying to become a partner in trying to fix things, and help him, something that is never acknowledged. Ever. The closest they come is him saying he can't live without her, so they'll have to fight about everything. Erm, no, sorry, not good enough. If there are scenarios where she should defer to you (and I'll agree there should be), there are scenarios where you should probably defer to your Duchess as well. I am just saying.
It would have been such an easy fix. She defers to him on scenarios of physical danger, he defers to her on areas of decoration/day to day estate running.
Unfortunately, there's a second area of hand-waveyness superimposed over this which doens't help. Simeone has spent years travelling "in the East," and picked up all sorts of things there. And just, le sigh. It's not done well. The vague aura of potential-Eastern-religion made me uncomfortable. It might have been salvageable by specifics, but because there are none it feels a bit generic, and problematic. I have no issue with some of the things (he wears trousers instead of breeches, and has no time for some of the impracticalities of English fashion), but any time things stray into a sort of quasi-religious area, it felt problematic. Mainly because it didn't really feel grounded in an actual religion. I will readily acknowledge world religions are not one of my areas of expertise - which is kind of my point. I'm not sure they're one of James' areas of expertise, and it felt a bit disrespectful, in how generic and hand-wavey it all is. Like look, he's special and different and exotic. I'm fine with all the stuff about prefering specific customs (e.g. exercise, clothing, etc.), but any time the teacher came up, things got weird.
Because for example, one thing dude seemed to have learned was the importance of remaining calm, and never giving in to one's passions, such as lust. Except that - and as I said, I'm no expert - is that really such an issue when the woman in question is your wife?
The annoying thing is that this also feels like another potentially easy fix. Just make the self-control thing personality based. Explicitly tie it to resulting from the father's unpredictability/irresponsibility/ whatever, and the general lack of sexual experience to the not wanting to catch any sort of illness. I just think this whole thing needed some details pinned down to make it work. There are some areas where hand-waviness doesn't serve the story.
Also, for some reason, this decided to have two sentimental epilogues, because one just wouldn't do?
I was much more intrigued by Jemma and Elijah. Really enjoying their relationship progressing in the background. Although, if this series goes against type in the next book and decides not to skew to the fairy tale happy ending in their case, I'm going to be annoyed.
I also really enjoy how Jemma has continued in her role as confidante and problem-solver. It's weirdly appropriate. Really entertained that her solution is to just throw Villiers at the problem and stir things up. It made me laugh. But as I said, problematic that I as more intrigued by the secondary characters....more
3.5 stars, but rounding up because I find these very readable.
I did find the final resolution was a bit out of the blue. It comes to Dalgliesh suddenl3.5 stars, but rounding up because I find these very readable.
I did find the final resolution was a bit out of the blue. It comes to Dalgliesh suddenly, and it reminded me of some Christie novels in the sense that there's no way the reader could have predicted it. It's mroe just a flash of inspiration on how the mystery could have been resolved. The reader doesn't have enough information to resolve it.
I did predict the killer, but that was mainly due to type, and a general assumption that the other characters seemed less likely types. This isn't my favourite in the series (I think that's still the first one), but I did like it. P.D. James is very good at creating secondary characters. I'm starting to feel that I'd like to learn a bit more about Dalgliesh himself, at this point. I get that the point is that he's trying not to impose his personality on the suspects, but a bit more information might be nice....more
This is one of those Eloisa James novels that doens't quite work for me. In fact, I would say my favourite part about it is how it sets up the rest ofThis is one of those Eloisa James novels that doens't quite work for me. In fact, I would say my favourite part about it is how it sets up the rest of the series. I do like how this series structured, and I generally find the world and the characters engaging. They are in this as well, but the main couple never quite clicks for me.
I liked reading how Eliot and Jemma are set up, but to be honest, I think you can read book 2 and get the same information. Realistically, there's nothing in this that you don't get from book 2. You get to meet Villiers pre-accident, but you can fill in those blanks.
I like Roberta, and I like Damon, but I didn't quite invest in them as a couple. This is one of those cases where James isn't quite explicit enough in developing the relationship arc, and while sometimes the fuzzy approach works for me, it doesn't here. There's not enough to them They're both lovely. His son is charming. I can see how they would work for each other, but honestly, at the end of this it felt like most of their journey was based on sexual attraction, and very little else. I just wanted more to their story.
Also, I want to know exactly what Roberta saw in Villiers. And why Villiers suddently decided to be essentially the worst at the end of this.
Oh, and Roberta's father and his epic poetry read as tedious, rather than charming. I'm sick of parental figures in fiction who are basically living in a world divorced from reality, but because they're so good-intentioned, they get a free pass. It grated, is all I'm saying.
Basically, this never quite came together for me. I like books 2 and 3 in the series better....more
These were okay. They're more short stories than novellas. I like the conceit of the collection (all the couples fall in love at an annual Christmas bThese were okay. They're more short stories than novellas. I like the conceit of the collection (all the couples fall in love at an annual Christmas ball), but I read this a few days ago, and I really can't remember any of them. Basically, they're fine, but there's nothing memorable about them....more
I thought this standalone Christie worked really well. The character work is particularly strong. I liked the dynamic between the main couple. CharlesI thought this standalone Christie worked really well. The character work is particularly strong. I liked the dynamic between the main couple. Charles Hayward is an interesting investigator/protagonist. It's essentialyl a family murder, and all the members of the family felt like unique individuals. Also, it was a nice change that the rich relative who was murdered wasn't a completely terrible people, which is common in Christie. I just thought this one was quite well done....more
I felt this eventually got better, but I admit, I struggled to get through this one. It's perfectly fine, but it never really caught my interest. I'm I felt this eventually got better, but I admit, I struggled to get through this one. It's perfectly fine, but it never really caught my interest. I'm not sure why....more
It's fine, but I think I'm done with this series, because I realized that there's really nothing that I actively like about it. The main character is It's fine, but I think I'm done with this series, because I realized that there's really nothing that I actively like about it. The main character is sort of blandly competent. I don't enjoy her relationship with her overbearing sister. The love interest is uninteresting (I 100% forgot about his existence from book 1). And I find the random antagonism of the local sheriff irritating. I think just not for me....more
Rounding up from 3.5 stars because this series is weirdly engrossing. As I read the books, I see the flaws, but I still care enough about the characteRounding up from 3.5 stars because this series is weirdly engrossing. As I read the books, I see the flaws, but I still care enough about the characters to keep going and really want to know what happened. So, I mean, win?
I think part of the issue is that this is very much a book that you have to give it it's premise. Lady Isidore wants to court scandal and prompt her absent husband to return home, so she decides to go to Lord Strange's house. Except she needs someone to go with her. So clearly Lady Harriet must also go, but dressed a man. For... reasons.
Look, even characters in this book admit she could have gone dressed as a staid older woman acting as chaperone. The only way the set-up is even remotely credible is if you assume Harriet is provoked by everyone assuming she won't do something so daring, that she decides to show them she can be adventurous and have a little fun, and dressing as a man will let her do so incognito. (I think this might be sort of what the text is going for, but it never really explicitly gets there. Either way, you really need to Just Accept The Premise.)
Once you accept the premise, this is kinda fun. Jem and Harry have all kinds of chemistry (and he has much confusion given he's never felt attraction for a man before). Villiers is sort of excellent in his role of giving Harry advice on how to be a man. Harry fending off the attentions of all the women at the house party is fun, as is Jem teaching Harry how to fence.
Jem's daughter was perhaps a shade too precocious at times, but I generally liked her. And Harry's role in her life is lovely.
I mean, I'm not 100% sure how I feel about the plot arc. The reveal has potential consent issues involved - (view spoiler)[dude figures out she's a woman, thus making their lust okay, and starts slicing off her clothing in the middle of a fencing lesson - 'tis weird (hide spoiler)]. I like the final conflict, which to me reads as 'while being Harry is a fun adventure from time to time, Harriet wants a more settled life in the longterm than Jem's current lifestyle.' He of course takes this as straight up rejection, because they don't entirely communicate well. And upon self-examination, realizes he doesn't like his current lifestyle either. Unfortunately, a lot of it happens fast, and the subsequent resolution happens even faster.
I generally feel that the character arcs are about 75-80% there, and if they'd been tightened just a bit, this book would have been so much better.
Also, on one hand, I'm glad the reveal happened relatively early (because I dislike the inherent dishonesty in plots like this one), but I was also sort of hoping that Isadore and Harry would leave Strange's midway through the book , his true identity intact (as they plan to do, before other dramatic events cause a change in plan), and then Strange and Harriet would meet back in London, and he would recognize her. I think that would have been a very interesting book.
Can I also just say, I continue to enjoy the supporting cast. Villiers and his general tendency to be unlucky in love, but also to now examine his life is growing on me. I particularly like that, despite being sometimes thoughtless in her comments and actions, Jenna is very much consistently cast as the supportive, understanding friend/shoulder to cry on when one of her friends is in trouble. I like it.
Anyway, bottom line, weirdly readable. I'm a fan....more
I ended up really liking this! After liking the first in the series more in theory than in practice, I wasn't sure how this was going to go. But I reaI ended up really liking this! After liking the first in the series more in theory than in practice, I wasn't sure how this was going to go. But I really enjoyed this. I love the tone of this series. I prefer this one to its predecessor because you get to see a lot more of Tommy and Tuppence reacting to each other, and working together, and just interacting. I really love the tone of their interactions. Their lightheartedness is a nice change to most Christies. I love how casual Tuppence is about everything while also being really clever, and Tommy's general ability to bluff his way through things by maintaining his cool under pressure. They're a fun pair, and they do complement each other well.
Also, this reads like a series of connected short stories, and I definitely like Christie's short stories when there's a connecting theme (the book of Harley Quinn stories comes to mind as a comparator). This is slightly more connected than a series of short stories, but it's not a bad comparison.
I was really into this. I don't know why. The start is problematic to say the least. Fletch is just plain unpleasant a couple of times. And realisticaI was really into this. I don't know why. The start is problematic to say the least. Fletch is just plain unpleasant a couple of times. And realistically, he and Penny needed to have any number of conversations in the first four years of their marriage.
But I also kind of liked it? I liked that Fletch being an absolute jerk spurs Penny into action. And then Penny being spurred into action both 1) teaches her a couple of things about herself (this admittedly could have been much more clearly done), and 2) gets Fletch to sit up and take notice, and evaluate his life.
And I like their trip to the Ashmolean. I also love the later moment of Penny buying things for her curiosity cabinet, and hoping Fletch will drop by and see them, then being disappointed when he doesn't (to be fair - by this point in the novel, had he known she wanted him to, he'd have been knocking on her door like a shot).
I also really like the secondary characters, generally. Although they get a bit convoluted.
It's a book whose problems I can see: - Fletch and Penny's arc could be a lot more explicit - I'm well aware I'm probably mentally backfilling to address gaps because I'm a sucker for reuniting spouses (to be fair what I'm mentally backfilling is consistent with the narrative) - there's probably at least one too many secondary plots (but they don't get in the way of the one I care about, and I'm kind of intrigued by the structure of the series now) - the start is seriously problematic, and the ending may be a touch too easy.
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