![]() ![]() Mysterious not only whodunnit, but also why anyone does anything." The spirit of a booming and boisterous New York City in the 1840s." Kirkus Reviews summed up, "Distinguished by a keen sense of period detail and sharp pacing: Geary serves his subject with dignity and grace." A counter opinion came from a reviewer at Metapsychology who felt that this book was too clean and antiseptic, writing, "This is a story told on the surface, a show and tell, leaving it Publishers Weekly praised it and commented that "Geary comes up with his own twist on the mystery and manages to capture But, despite this misgiving, I still say that it is a rewarding reading experience.Īlmost all of the reviews I have read about this book have been positive. ![]() ![]() I would not say that this is his most riveting or engaging book, because it somehow feels a bit less substantial or personally involved as some of his other narratives. His characters are very lively, the action scenes intense, and all the proceedings seem meticulously and historically accurate. ![]() His black and white illustrations capture the time period, setting an ominous tone that is tinged with a wry, dark sense of humor. And speaking of details, these elaborate and well structured plot and settings are only enhanced by Geary's typical excellent, cartoonish yet realistic artwork. ![]()
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