Mistress of the Art of Death Summary and Reviews

Mistress of the Art of Death
by Ariana Franklin

Mistress of the Art of Death
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Author: Ariana Franklin
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2008-01-29
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Berkley Trade

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Book Review: Very entertaining read (3.5 stars)
Summary: 3 Stars

One of the pleasures of Amazon is the reader review. Much like letters to the editor they are written by folks who feel the need to share their opinions about a wide variety of products, books, music, and such. It does bother me sometimes that some of those who write are seemingly angered by those who disagree with their opinions. We are writing about entertainment, after all.

This book hooked me in so firmly that I read it in one night, making work the next day a little difficult. Everyone knows people who cannot watch a film or enjoy a book that requires suspension of disbelief. I have a friend who drives me crazy during films with comments like, "That couldn't happen." The very "anachronisms" which so irritate a few made this story more entertaining to me. Regardless of historical accuracy, almost all of the "liberties" taken by the author were within the realm of scientific possibility. I am a criminal prosecutor, and I assure you that much of what passes for "science" on CSI, for example, is so exaggerated it approaches fiction.

I found the characters compelling, the story suspenseful and believable, and the protagonist, if unlikely, still comfortably a part of the historical time in which she lives. It is not literature, but it is good solid writing. Bottom line is that I was highly entertained, and if you like somewhat dark suspense thrillers by authors such as Dennis Lehane, Patricia Cornwell, or James Lee Burke, you probably will be as well.
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