March Book Wrap Up
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (✬✬✬)
I thought the characterizations were fine. The plot was intricate enough, but I thought the ending was not that believable. And there wasn’t all that much action. Most of the story consisted of Cormoran Strike interviewing yet another person.
The Lion of Cairo by Scott Oden (✬✬)
To be honest, not a great read. The characters were very one-dimensional, with little in terms of personality to relate to. The story was quite slow and unfortunately complicated; rather than complex.
Daughters of the Nile by Stephanie Dray (✬✬✬✬)
A satisfying ending to the trilogy. I loved the character of Cleopatra Selene. Her intense spirit, passion, and tenacity despite the many obstacles in her life were inspiring to read. I loved her relationships with the people in her life, especially her children and husband. But her complicated relationship with the emperor of Rome and his family and the way she tries to outwit them made it a compelling read.
The Midwife's Tale by Sam Thomas (✬✬✬✬)
Sam Thomas's historical mystery is a quick read that lures you into learning more about 17th century England and midwifery. He creates likable characters and just enough history to leave you wishing for another story.
The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld (✬✬✬✬)
A very inventive and gripping psychological thriller, The Interpretation of Murder interweaves real-life events and characters with fictional ones to create an engrossing and entertaining historical mystery.
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