Do you happen to remember this post on the first Flavia de Luce novel? Well, I'm happy to report that I picked up the second book, and it was equally entertaining.
Just like last time, Flavia is up to her old tricks, but now there's a new mystery afoot. It all starts when a shady puppeteer and his mysterious female companion show up (or rather break down) in the town of Bishop's Lacey. Of course Flavia senses that something is fishy from the first minute, and she's completely right. Throw in some good, old-fashioned town gossip and a rich, visiting aunt, and you've got a few hours of entertainment.
Again, this is a fun story of intrigue, science, and humor. Best line of the book: Boil me dry! Flavia is always using really odd expressions, and I'm into it. Alan Bradley continues to do an excellent job of writing from the perspective of a young girl, even as she begins to mature and see the world in two different ways.
If you have not read the first book, then, really, what are you waiting for? The weather is about to get cool, and these would be the perfect start to your hibernation.
What are you reading now? Do tell.
I love your book reviews.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I am still working on the book "Precious". Need something a little more upbeat :)
Your blog is about it for me & I was a month behind on it.
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