Musím říci, že jsem si knížku velmi užila. Je psaná z pohledu tří různých postav, Orky, Elvy a Varga. A každá postava má úplně jiný začátek. Orka žijeMusím říci, že jsem si knížku velmi užila. Je psaná z pohledu tří různých postav, Orky, Elvy a Varga. A každá postava má úplně jiný začátek. Orka žije s manželem a synem, když zjistí, že v jejich okolí se děje něco nepěkného - jeden pár byl zabit a jejich syn zmizel. A místní jarl se chovala z mého pohledu minimálně lehce podezřele. A následně pro Orku události dostanou nepěkný spád, a ona přijde víceméně o vše. Pokud jde o Varga, ten na začátku už vše ztratil, přišel o jedinou sestru a coby uprchlý vězeň se nakonec přidá ke Krvopřísežným, kde ale hodně věcí není, jak se úplně na první dobrou zdá. Mezi nimi naváže přátelství, ale i pozná zradu a podlost. Elva je dcera jarla, ale nechce svým otcem být využita k jeho mocenským ambicím a přidá se k podobné tlupě jako Varg, akorát se jmenují Lítí bijci. I ona si užije docela nepěknou zradu, ale i rozkol s rodinou, se kterou se na chvíli setká. Kniha je opravdu psaná lehce do severských ság, je v ní defakto odkaz na Ragnarok, a další věci známé ze severské mytologie. A je opravdu velmi čtivá! Už se těším na druhý díl. ...more
I actually really enjoyed the book! I mean it was a bit drastic, so if you do not like that, you may want to skip it. But otherwise if is a good book,I actually really enjoyed the book! I mean it was a bit drastic, so if you do not like that, you may want to skip it. But otherwise if is a good book, there are even scary moments in it. For some reason, the Prolog made me think of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Even the stories and legends about the black dog, which haunts the area. But was it a dog in this case? Or something else? Which made me in a way think of The Beast of Gevaudan and some of the theries related to that. While the was it a dog or not I realized relatively fast, the who was behind it took me a while, I admit. I just could not imagine who and why was behind it. It came as a bit of shock. What I did enjoy about the book was the mild bickering among the characters, including the disgusting tea - tbh, after I read how it was made... It did sound disgusting! And now I want to read the next, as I want to know what happened to Kett's missing wife. Overall, good read, and I can recommend it. ...more
Small spoiler, if you are reading the series out of order, the story actually starts in book 13. Since you are told early on in the book who is the stSmall spoiler, if you are reading the series out of order, the story actually starts in book 13. Since you are told early on in the book who is the stalker, I really recommend that you read that book first, before this one. So you get the beginning of this case, since it starts there. Having that in mind, do not expect this one to be as straighforward as it may seem at first glance, there is more hidden in the case than you can imagine. The story rings a mild bell to me, so maybe I read something like this before. But still I was not able to guess the full picture. And only started to get the ideas when Hillary was able to bit figure it out. Or maybe it was hinted in the next book in the series, but I read it so long ago, that I do not remember. All in all, I really liked all the twists and turns of this case and that it really made me wonder what happened. And that nearly nothing is as it seems. So I can recommend the book. ...more
First, small spoiler. Do not read book 14 before this one! The story in book 14 actually starts in this one. But then you would know who is behind it First, small spoiler. Do not read book 14 before this one! The story in book 14 actually starts in this one. But then you would know who is behind it all from the start, since the name of the killer does appear here, while he stalks Hillary. Plot wise, I really enjoyed it! I mean I did not like Vivienne and I am wondering what will happen to her in the next book, but the plot was interesting. Maybe just wish there was bit less interuption from the stalker side of the story. And it was more in the next book. But having the point of view from several people is a interesting experience, especially since you get glimpses of Hillary's stalker. And it really makes you wonder what will happen next. The main story is about the old murder and in the end I was able to guess who was behind it, but I missed the reason why. It is not fully obvious and I think the why is even trickier to guess, but I at least suceeded who did it. And it made me feel bit sad, to be honest. Overall, I can recommend the book. ...more
Budu upřímná, knížka mě opravdu bavila, i když jsem celkem záhy věděla, kdo je vrah. Ne od začátku a v první polovině až dvěma třetinami knížky to nevBudu upřímná, knížka mě opravdu bavila, i když jsem celkem záhy věděla, kdo je vrah. Ne od začátku a v první polovině až dvěma třetinami knížky to nevíte. Už přesně si nepamatuju, kdy je to odhaleno. I tak jsem byla v napětí až do poslední chvíle, třeba jestli to jedna postava přežije nebo ne. Navíc bylo i zajímavé děj číst z pohledu více postav, takže částečně je to psané z pohledu Carla a jeho týmu, částečně obětí. A pak se přidá i vrah. Který dle jeho částí musel být naprosto šílený! Vlastně jsem se až divila, že to daná osoba dokázala evidetně velmi dobře maskovat, alespoň z větší části ano. Co se mi líbilo o něco méně je, že se tam prolíná další příběh, který se týká přímo Carla, a pro mě to trošku děj narušilo. Bylo to trošku navíc? Neumím to popsat. Navíc tento vedlejší příběh není v knize dokončen a bude až součástí další knížky. Tohle je něco, co osobně nemám ráda. Neukončené přpady a zrovna letos jsem jich potkala několik, kde si člověk bude muset počkat na pokračování. Takže pokud to nemáte rádi, asi bude lepší počkat. Celkově se mi ale knížka líbila a mohu ji doporučit....more
Personally, I would think it is one of the books I enjoyed more in the series, than some others. While Hillary's dead husband is mentioned, it is not Personally, I would think it is one of the books I enjoyed more in the series, than some others. While Hillary's dead husband is mentioned, it is not as heavy as in some other books, so the focus is more on her. Ok, minus Frank, but who really cares about him? Ok and potential love interests are mentioned, but not overly so. Like her new boss, now I wish I remembered what happened to him in the end. So I enjoyed the book. I also liked the plot line, although I was not able to guess who killed the boy. And why, there were more than one motive, which is fine and actually good as it keeps you guessing, not sure which way to go. And there was certainly more than one person with reasons to kill him! He was really something and would have ended badly later on, anyway. Overall, I liked the book and I can recommend it....more
Nemohu si pomoci, ale knížka mi přijde spíše slabší. Četla jsem knížky podobného žánru, které mě tedy zaujaly mnohem více. Tuto bych ohodnotila jako pNemohu si pomoci, ale knížka mi přijde spíše slabší. Četla jsem knížky podobného žánru, které mě tedy zaujaly mnohem více. Tuto bych ohodnotila jako průměr. A co mi nebylo úplně jasné, že knížka má pokračování. Měla jsem ji půjčenou od mamky, která ji koupila ve výprodeji. A příběh je tedy neukončený. Co se stane dál, se bude odehrávat v dalším díle. Sama tedka zvažuju, jestli do něj jít, nebo ne. Knížka nebyla špatná, ale vysloveně nadšená jsem z ní nebyla. Dvě sestry se nastěhují do domu s pochmurnou minulostí, kde se již hodně stalo, včetně masakru v roce 1982. Který přežili 4 lidi. A dům jim pomalu přerůstá přes hlavu a snaží se je proti sobě lehce poštvat. I tak by se trošku děj dal shrnout. A pokud nepočítám tak druhou polovinu knížky, možná spíše až tak poslední třetinu, tak ani nemůžu říci, že bych se nějak strašně moc bála. Spíše byly chvíle, kdy mě jejich hádky iritovaly. Asi tomu dám chvilku a pak uvidím, jestli se rozhodnu pokračovat. ...more
Interesting concept of the story. I liked the limited number of suspects and it gave a bit of Murder at the Orient Express vibes, although it is very Interesting concept of the story. I liked the limited number of suspects and it gave a bit of Murder at the Orient Express vibes, although it is very different. And the guessing how someone was able to pull it off, in such a small space, without anyone else noticing anything, is also fun. I would have thought someone did notice, but how much do we notice when we are experiencing something? Are we that oblivious to our surroundings? I also liked that it was an active case, not a cold one. Like the previous, but those have different appeal to me. However I did not like the drug aspect of this and thought at times that maybe bit too much focus was on it and that the end especially was not really necessary and it was there mainly to make the book bit longer. Or I was not able to find the purpose. Overall, I liked it, but there were some things I wish were different. ...more
3.5 stars for me, better than 3, but not making 4. I recalled why I did not like some of the earlier books and part of it was due to Hillary's husband3.5 stars for me, better than 3, but not making 4. I recalled why I did not like some of the earlier books and part of it was due to Hillary's husband Ronny and the motives of some people. Sadly this book was rather full of it, so part of the attention was on a new team member trying to find the money. Bit annoying. Other than that, I liked the story, the reason for the murder was rather hidden, but I had a good fun trying to guess. But yes, I was wrong about it, in the end. And there were few surprises on the way. So if I was not sooo annoyed wit Gemma, I might have enjoyed it far more, this way, it was more average for me. I would say if you like the series, go for it, but I did not like it as much as I would have liked. ...more
3.5 stars from me, mainly because of the ending. It just did not feel.. right. Maybe slightly anticlimacted? In some ways. At least for me. Apart from 3.5 stars from me, mainly because of the ending. It just did not feel.. right. Maybe slightly anticlimacted? In some ways. At least for me. Apart from that, I found it also a weird one, because for me there were not that many hints by which I could have guessed and I am not sure if the person really came into spotlight that much. So there were few reasons I had more mixed feelings. But it was interesting one because the murder happened such a long time ago that even getting living witnesses was tricky. And back then the methods and science available to police was also very different. So evidence was bit limited and I would say it took a bit of luck to solve this one. But this also meant less hints about the murderer. What I found bit annoying was the time spent on Hillary's health issues. I guess it is to make the book bit more realistic, but to me it just felt a bit a way to make it longer? Potentially? I did still enjoy it, but I was bit going over those passages faster. And not reading them fully. ...more
I have to admin, I do like the cold case series maybe bit more than the ones where Hillary was an active DI, as it seems they contain less police poliI have to admin, I do like the cold case series maybe bit more than the ones where Hillary was an active DI, as it seems they contain less police politics, yet alone references to her dead husband, who accumulated lot of money illegaly. And I really liked this one. It was very enjoyable read and I had my fun trying to guess who was behind it and the person did cross through my mind. Also interesting was, that there was a second series of new murders, which bit kept you guess what the motive behind them was and who was behind them. And is it related to the old murder and if so, how? Personally, I really enjoyed this one and as far as I can say, it is a good read. And can be read on its own, which is always a bonus in my mind. ...more
I would say these books get more and more romantic, when they come out, or is it just me? Maybe I am just not too much into romance. The first book I I would say these books get more and more romantic, when they come out, or is it just me? Maybe I am just not too much into romance. The first book I recall to have more mystery to it. This one? Not so much. To be very honest, I was able to guess where this was going rather very early on. Including who was behind it all, so no suspense mystery for me. And that goes for both characters. So from this point of view, rather disappointing. And I admit Isolde was getting on my nerves at times, more so than Tristan. I guess I was also bit tired of the a girl in trouble get rich guy. But maybe I am just being cynical here. On plus side, I read this over a super hot weekend for the most part and it was a nice and easy read, which did not require much thinking. So if you are less cynical than me and looking for easy to read romance, then this could be for you. Personally, I would give it the average 2.5 stars if possible. ...more
I read a translation of this book into Czech language. I have to say it gave decent description on the topic. And I found some parts really useful. I I read a translation of this book into Czech language. I have to say it gave decent description on the topic. And I found some parts really useful. I have several different Phalaenopsis orchids and I was puzzled by their behaviour and it seems I cannot treat them all the same way, since they are actually different. I also was lucky to come across some which produce scent and I thought they do not exist, but it seems they do! So I actually did learn new information from the book. Having said that, do not expect it to have all the information, it is a small and relatively short book, so many of the orchids are described in short details, and you may not find all of them there, especially if you look at Dendrobium orchids. But thats fine, as you do get some basic information if you want to start your own collection. Overall, it is a decent book. I am sure that there may be even some better ones, but it still gave me some basic information I was after! ...more
Asi by bylo dobré rovnou na obal napsat Smrt v domě Gillespieů a jiné povídky, protože povídka z jména knihy je jen jedna ze 4, i když ta nejdelší, naAsi by bylo dobré rovnou na obal napsat Smrt v domě Gillespieů a jiné povídky, protože povídka z jména knihy je jen jedna ze 4, i když ta nejdelší, na cca. půlku knížky. Dále pak knížka obsahuje 3 kratší povídky. Pokud jde o povídky, tak Smrt v domě Gillespieů se mi líbila asi nejvíce. Byla celkem napínavá, a měla i nečekaný zvrat, který jsem nečekala. Protože je to ale povídka, tak děj není příliš natahovaný a má celkem spád, který mi chyběl u některých jiných knížek ze série. Za Zdí - relativně se mi líbila, ale její konec je velmi otevřený a nějak jsem moc netušila, co si o tom mám myslet. Figuríny - nemůžu se zbavit pocitu, že jsem už někdy někde něco takového četla. Námět byl velmi podobný, takže jsem celkem dobře tušila, jak to skončí. Což mi možná i vadilo a z nějakého důvodu mi nebyla povídka úplně příjemná. Bed and Breakfast - celkově se mi asi líbila, i když mě její hlavní představitelka lehce šla občas na nervy. I když ji na jednu stranu chápu, tak bych asi sama do toho nešla. Celkově je to takový střed, pokud jde o hodnocení. Knížka není asi nejhorší, ale úplně mě až tak nenadchla. Ale za přečtení stojí, pokud máte sérii rádi....more
Za mě necelé 4 hvězdičky. Velmi zajímavý nápad, nepamatuju se, že bych podobný námět někde viděla. A rozhodně bych nečekala takové rozuzlení toho, co Za mě necelé 4 hvězdičky. Velmi zajímavý nápad, nepamatuju se, že bych podobný námět někde viděla. A rozhodně bych nečekala takové rozuzlení toho, co se na ostrově dělo. Akorát tedy příběh nabývá na hrůze, když si uvědomím, co se vlastně na ostrově díky pověstem vlastně dělo. A jak moc se lidé mýlili. Zajímavé bylo i psaní z pohledu více postav, i když si říkám, jestli Saffy byla nutná. Podle mě by stačila Liv a Luna. Pohled primárně do součastnosti i minulosti. Ale i tak ty pohledy na stejné události z různých úhlů pohledu byly velmi zajímavé. A pomalé odhalení ještě vzdálenější minulosti, a jak se to prolíná se součastností, bylo docela neotřelé. Celkově se mi knížka líbila, i když nevím proč, ale strašidelná mi spíše přisla první cca. polovina, druhá už skoro vůbec. ...more
3.5 stars as far as I am concerned, at least for me. The story had a great potential, but for me, something was bit missing. Something that would make3.5 stars as far as I am concerned, at least for me. The story had a great potential, but for me, something was bit missing. Something that would make me even more keen. It just did not pull me into it. Or it could be the death of Timmy's grandfather, which triggered something in me, since my own was in hospital at the time of the reading. Plot wise, it is an interesting story and it has a great potential. But I admit I found it bit disturbing that noone noticed the abusive behaviour of the parents towards Timmy's friends. Or how much it played a role in the book, even to some very sad ends. And while there were some scary moments, I admit I expected something bit more. It just did not have the effect on me and there were few moments, where I just bit scipped forward. I did like the small parts when the story was written from Ghoul's point of view, those were rather interesting. Overall, decent story. But I am glad I did not pay the full price for the book....more
I really wanted to enjoy this book and for most of it, I really did. I like the characters and I like to know what happened to them, but then it becamI really wanted to enjoy this book and for most of it, I really did. I like the characters and I like to know what happened to them, but then it became less enjoyable, at least for me. Without giving out spoilers, or anything major, I will just say this. If you like to know at the end of the book, who was behind it all, you will be disappointed in this one. It is definitely not the full story of it all, not even close. So if this is you, and want to read it, it may be best to wait till the next one comes out and read them together. Secondly, it is one of those, like the Cirle, that I did not enjoy as much as some of the others. And I hope I do not hint too much, but we had the reference to the Circle in the previous book. Thirdly, you really need to read this series in order of the books or you will get often way too many hints about what happened in the previous ones. This one is not as bad as some of the others I read from the series. Personally, not one of my favourite ones, for reason 1 and 2, but I can see other people enjoying it....more
Musím se přiznat, že ze začátku jsem se úplně nemohla do knížky dostat, pořádně se do ní začíst. Což se pak ale změnilo a knížka mě začla bavit a i jsMusím se přiznat, že ze začátku jsem se úplně nemohla do knížky dostat, pořádně se do ní začíst. Což se pak ale změnilo a knížka mě začla bavit a i jsem se nasmála. Vlahoš mi ze začátku nebyl vůbec sympatický, ale vlastně se mi ke konci jeho postava velmi líbila. A slečna Srdénková rozhodně měla svoje kouzlo a vlastně by jim to spolu velmi slušelo. A zmrtvýchvstání pošty bylo velmi humorné! I zápletka se mi velmi líbila,měla své kouzlo a napětí. Zajímalo mě, jak to nakonec dopadne. Jako vždy mě velmi bavil Lord Havelock Vetinari. Nemůžu si pomoci, ale do určité míry je to jedna z mých nejoblíbenějších postav. Vždy mě pobaví, jak se všemi okolo zdařile manipuluje a dostane je přesně tam, kam chce. A nějak si tu sérii bez něj ani neumím představit! Pokud máte rádi Zeměplochu,tak knížku můžu doporučit. ...more
Knížku jsem dostala jako eknihu za nějaký nákup a rozhodla jsem se ji zkusit, když už ji mám. Jako nenáročná četba ok, ale nebudu lhát, že Hannah i MaKnížku jsem dostala jako eknihu za nějaký nákup a rozhodla jsem se ji zkusit, když už ji mám. Jako nenáročná četba ok, ale nebudu lhát, že Hannah i Marla mi občas pěkně lezly krkem. Marla se svým tajnůskářstvím, Hannah se svým perfekcionismem. A byly chvíle, kdy jen čekala to nejhorší od všech. A občas nechtěla moc naslouchat jiným názorům, plus se všechno snažila udělat sama, bez pomoci. No, na jednu stranu ji chápu, ale byl to lehce extrém. Navíc vztah Hannah a Marly byl hodně rozbitý a to zalepení na konci nebylo zrovna realistické, ale to nebyly ani další věci. A závěr mi přišel celkem dost uspěchaný. Co na knížce bylo zajímavé, byly pohledy přes diář do minulosti, i když to se zdálo až nereálné. Celkově za mě průměr a osobně bych za knížku platit nechtěla. ...more
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