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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite Fidelma so far. . .,
This review is from: Valley of the Shadow (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Paperback)
Just when I thought I might be finding the Sister Fidelma novels a touch repetitive, I read "Valley of the Shadow" and my faith was restored. Of the first six novels of the series, I have to brand this one my favorite.Although it carries the flavor of the previous novels, it breaks some new ground. Without ruining the suspense, I will intimate that Brother Eaudulf plays his most major role, Fidelma herself makes some wrong assumptions, and the good Sister finds herself in an unaccustomed position for a time. And, for the traditional-spirited, the story carries the usual Celtic lore of the period, delves into the usual intrigue, and has you wondering who done it till the final pages. As I said, I've read them all, and recommend each book of the series, especially this one, to one and all.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ignorance is bliss,
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This review is from: Valley of the Shadow (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Paperback)
I don't have the Sister Fidelma background, nor the Celtic background. I picked it up this book on a whim. It starts out a bit slow, but picks up steadily. I wish there would've been a pronounciation guide for all the Celtic names---they're always a phonetic challenge. As to the story---I thought it was good. I know my fellow reviewers sound pretty unimpressed, but it was a good mystery. I appreciate that it was solved with the main characters, not so much new character crap in the end, or a weird twist at the end that made it implausible. I appreciate that! As to Fidelma and her fellow christian, Eadulf, well, name me one murder slueth who isn't cold and boring? The main characters always seem to be pretty----typical....with the sidekick just a wee bit more interesting. Well, as for the plot and story, etc. Sister Fidelma stumbles upon a grisly murder. Whodunit? Follow her to the intimidating kingdom in the valley and find out....twists and turns, the suspicions, the contempt, the theology, makes for an entertaining read. I'm almost tempted to read the others in the series. Almost..... Isn't it unusual to have a mystery set in 7th century Ireland? Quit complaining and appreciate someone's writing something decent out of the "Dark Ages!"
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
The main mystery is how this book got published...,
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This review is from: Valley of the Shadow (Sister Fidelma Mysteries) (Paperback)
Was it ghostwritten under Tremayne's name by someone with little knowledge of grammar and spelling, not to mention syle? Was it rushed through to make a fast buck? Was there no time or budget for a copy editor? Could this pseudonymous Celtic scholar really not know the difference between "affect" and "effect?" "Lie" and "lay?" Was someone trying to sabotage his reputation?
I am only 1/3 of the way through Valley of the Shadow, which I eagerly anticipated, having read all the preceding ones in the series. Now, I'm not sure I can stand to finish it. While the others could have used a good editor, the stories were engaging enough that I could overlook a few mistakes for the sake of a good escape. I hope the writer and publisher heeded the critics and hired an editor for subsequent editions. I do want to continue to occasionally get caught up in Sister Fidelma's world...
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