Honestly, I have loved this series (the Flavia de Luce novels), but this latest book, I Am Half-Sick of Shadows, has, so far, been kind of a let down. I mean, Allen Bradley's writing style is just as witty and funny as ever but the actual plot almost feels like it has faded into the background. I'm nearly halfway through the book and the murder that the book is supposed to be centered around JUST happened! I would give a plot summary, but all there would be is:
Flavia, a witty 11 year old who loves chemistry has run around her house doing experiments and causing trouble and talking to people for 100 pages while a film crew shoots a movie in her house, and then she finds the star of the movie dead in a bedroom upstairs.
I strongly recommend the first three mysteries-- they're addictive and suspenseful from the get-go-- but not this one. I sort of feel like I'm just sitting and listening to a mischievous 11 year old think. It's not as interesting as it may sound. I don't think I'll give up on the book, maybe (hopefully) it will get better. I'll give you another update later. :)
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