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by Alan Bradley
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StaceyHH
StaceyHH rated it 14 years ago
Oh Flavia, you poor, silly child.I just love Flavia, with her "I'm so clever" attitude, and her youthful misinterpretation of all the adults around her. Bradley does a wonderful job, as usual, of portraying Flavia as an obnoxious, precocious and neglected little girl, who thinks she knows all-sees a...
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 14 years ago
Why do I enjoy these books so much? Well, you've got a very clever and plausible 11-year-old heroine. Flavia's good at chemistry and detection, but she has huge insecurities and blind spots in her relationships with others. I like the setting of Buckshaw and environs, and the freedom of a girl in th...
Bibliofiend's Bookbag
Bibliofiend's Bookbag rated it 14 years ago
Very good.
Stacia's books
Stacia's books rated it 14 years ago
How can one not adore Flavia? She's a spunky, smart, adventurous gal always looking to add some excitement to her life. I've adored this series & especially love the third book. Kudos to Alan Bradley -- so often, sequels are not as good as the originals, but these books remain as enjoyable, fresh, a...
auntieannie
auntieannie rated it 14 years ago
Didn't enjoy quite as much as the first two. It seems a little more serious and sadder -- the theme of Flavia being neglected or abandoned seems more front and center and not such a good natured joke.
nadines
nadines rated it 14 years ago
Der dritte Teil!InhaltDie 11-jährige Flavia de Luce ist passionierte Chemikerin und begeisterte Hobbydetektivin. Geschlagen mit zwei unausstehlichen Schwestern und einem eigenbrötlerischen Vater, der nicht über den Tod der Frau, Flavias Mutter, hinwegkommt, lebt sie in den 1950er Jahren in einem alt...
The Welsh Bookworm
The Welsh Bookworm rated it 56 years ago
I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading or re-reading this series. I am listening to the audio versions so wonderfully narrated by Jayne Entwistle, but I have also purchased these for my e-reader to savor again later. We are beginning to see themes that hopefully will be resolved in the future,...
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