- Hardcover: 289 pages
- Publisher: Minotaur Books (14 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312365470
- ISBN-13: 978-0312365479
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,205,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Great plot, no personality
7 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover
Mr. Eglin has produced another well written, extremely well plotted mystery featuring Dr. Lawrence Kingston. However, after several books, I still don't know/empathize with/like or care about Dr. Kingston. He has no personality! We learn about his habits and possessions but never find out what makes him tick. I want to like my protagonist and I'm getting a little tired of waiting for Mr. Eglin to give me a reason to keep reading this series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I'd rather be gardening
29 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover
I agree with "A voracious reader" about the personality, or lack thereof, of the protagonist of this series. I've held on because I like the garden part, but this fourth and last book has little to do with gardening. The plots are OK but a bit dry. The characters, especially the potential victims, seem a bit dense and unconcerned about their fates. Most mystery series succeed with not only an engaging protagonist but also a likeable, reoccuring supporting cast. The good doctor in this series has only two lackluster friends, an absent daughter and no love life. He does seem to eat and drink alot -- and each meal is described in detail. He also lives quite a cushy life for a retired professor -- maybe pensions are higher in England. The second book, The Lost Garden, was the best. I probably should have stopped there.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
where is the botanical information?
2 Jan 2010
Format:Hardcover
I am a fan of Eglin's English garden mysteries, but while this one is entertaining, it is not a page turner. What's missing is a plot that revolves around a botanical topic. The plant collecting expedition is only tangential in the book. The other three books either raised interesting scientific issues (plant hybridization and desalinization) or gardening challenges like uncovering an overgrown garden... this plot could have focused on the issues surrounding plant collecting. I agree with the other reviews that the protaganist lacks personality. If you haven't read Eglin's other books, I'd recommend them over this one.
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