Speaking from Among the Bones: A Flavia de Luce Mystery Book 5
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Jan 29, Minutes Buy. Dec 31, Pages. Jan 29, Pages. Jan 29, Minutes. What she is not accustomed to is digging up bodies. Upon the five-hundredth anniversary of St. Nobody is more excited to peek inside the crypt than Flavia, yet what she finds will halt the proceedings dead in their tracks: Collicutt, the church organist, his face grotesquely and inexplicably masked. Who held a vendetta against Mr.
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Collicutt, and why would they hide him in such a sacred resting place? The irrepressible Flavia decides to find out. This series is a grown-up version of Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys and all those mysteries you fell in love with as a child. Bradley has created an utterly charming cast of characters. Buy the Audiobook Download: I think that was the case but, frankly, this book did not rise above the others. The book seemed even more disjointed than the previous books, as best as I could recall.
The plot had many little episodes which didn't seem to fit together, even Flavia's thoughts were distracted and less focused the ribbon situation, for example. Characters were int It has been over a year since reading the previous Flavia book, so I thought that my reactions would be less likely to be tainted by prior annoyance. Characters were introduced, like Adam, who seemed merely a way to provide Flavia with what information she could not have deduced herself, rather than as a whole character.
Inspector Hewitt was barely present until the very latter part of the book. And given that some of her observations were not noted in the book try find the reference to thumbs and wrists when she meets Jocelyn, not and the solution came to her in a dream Then those little emotional But I am looking forward to finding out what happened to Harriet, and it looks like that is going to be resolved, so I will soldier on. Final note, given that this is the 5th book and Flavia is still 11 - this seems as dangerous a locale as Three Pines in Louise Penny's books - and a lot of deaths piling up in under a year.
Oct 23, Crowinator rated it really liked it Shelves: There was hope for the man yet. Flavia needs a hero in her life, someone to look up to, who will indulge her but also impose limits — how much is Inspector Hewitt investing in being that person? The man is fighting a losing battle, of course. After he tells her to remember there are dangerous killers on the loose, she practically swoons with excitement: Dangerous killers on the loose!
The words to which every amateur sleuth lives in eternal hope of hearing. And now they had. My cup of crime runneth over , I thought. Flavia is under an inordinate amount of stress in this installment. Another huge part of her life she is on the verge of losing including her laboratory! Her father seems even more like a ghost, like a defeated man. I really needed that wrap-up at the end. And her then insistence that she be recognized and given credit for it. As bad as things get, she is still irrepressible in her demand for attention.
After her wrap-up, when everybody gets up and Inspector Hewitt casually and somewhat dismissively thanks her for her time, she wonders: View all 5 comments. Oct 01, Kathy rated it it was amazing Shelves: Flavia de Luce continues to be one of my favorite characters in all my reading. She is a genius in her chemical meanderings and in her skill of detection, but we are often reminded that she is still indeed a child, not yet twelve. This latest entertaining tale centers around the disinterment of a saint's bones, St. Tancred, who was laid to rest in Bishop's Lacey in the church bearing his name.
Hidden passages, a powerful diamond, and a dead choir master all become a part of the mystery which Fla Flavia de Luce continues to be one of my favorite characters in all my reading. Hidden passages, a powerful diamond, and a dead choir master all become a part of the mystery which Flavia takes upon herself to untangle. Along the way, she uncovers some interesting secrets of her mother's, whose shortened life Flavia has had to piece together herself over the years of silence from the rest of her family.
Of course, Flavia's adventures are never without danger to her, and, yet, she faces danger and fear with the good sense and balance she does her life. In every marvelous book in this series, I keep wishing for 3 things for Flavia good food to eat, rather than the apparent swill served by Mrs. Mullett 2 someone to love Flavia in the role of a parent and treasure her for the gem that she is 3 the financial woes of Buckshaw to disappear, leaving Flavia secure in the home she so loves.
Alan Bradley has created a character and a series that will become stamped upon your heart. The wonderfully absurd titles of these enchanting books are also part of the magic. View all 3 comments. Loved this one as much as I did the previous four. Flavia's up to it again and she's a force to be reckoned with in this novel. Can't wait to read the next. Jan 05, Kevin rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: A couple of my favorite quotes from this book: Something that, like a bucket of water, could be borne only on a single pair of shoulders? It applies to everything in life from lost socks to misplaced poisons.
Long live Flavia, and long live this series! Truly outstanding in every way! I savored this one from start to finish. Start this series with "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.
May 24, Jaline rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is another terrific book in this series. Flavia de Luce is an endearing character — mentally and emotionally precocious, yet still with many little-girl flaws. It is one of the things that is so charming about her — she can outwit and out-think many of the adults in her life, yet her strong curiosity, the need to know things and to figure them out along w This is another terrific book in this series. It is one of the things that is so charming about her — she can outwit and out-think many of the adults in her life, yet her strong curiosity, the need to know things and to figure them out along with a completely unselfconscious pride in doing so leads her into places and situations that only a child could venture — and extricate themselves from — relatively unscathed.
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Loved this book and I recommend it for a fun, recreational read. Oct 14, Petra rated it it was amazing. The best of the series so far. This episode features fun, lots of new info on the villagers and more insight into the De Luce family. The ending packs a punch as well. Throughout, this has been a fun, feel-good series with each episode delving deeper into the lives of the De Luce family and Bishop Lacey's inhabitants.
What an interesting and caring bunch of people. Oct 30, Ann Sloan rated it it was amazing. I love Flavia de Luce.
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For an eleven-year-old, Flavia is too clever, too resourceful, and too head-strong. As her own father says, she is a genius. And Alan Bradley is a genius for creating her. I feel so fortunate to have been able to get this from NetGalley. I love the music and have the highes I love Flavia de Luce. I love the music and have the highest respect for the Texas Camerata. I enjoyed this book more than any of the others in the series since the first one, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. The plot seemed more concise, more taut, somehow. It is the five-hundredth anniversary of St. Flavia like Jessica Fletcher always seems to be in the right place at the wrong time.
Thanks to her, the excavators find a body in the tomb.
It is one of the things that is so charming about her — she can outwit and out-think many of the adults in her life, yet her strong curiosity, the need to know things and to figure them out along with a completely unselfconscious pride in doing so leads her into places and situations that only a child could venture — and extricate themselves from — relatively unscathed. If Apple Books doesn't open, click the Books app in your Dock. Daffy and Feely's animosity. Even if Speaking from Among the Bones was quite similar to previous novels, I still adored it. The irrepressible Flavia decides to find out. Because of its extremely high viscosity, it has been used by clockmakers to oil cogs, by butlers to polish ebony, by burglars to lubricate revolvers, and by smokers to baby the bowls of their favourite pipes. Bradley should happen to pass into his Eternal Reward before the next book is completed and edited, I shall engage every root woman and witch doctor and psychic and spiritualist I can locate to hound the rotter into spirit-writing it.
On the way to the solution, Flavia and we learn more about her father — an old friend of his is introduced he happens to be a detective — and about her mother. Mar 13, Nikki rated it liked it Shelves: My usual pet peeves with this series are firmly in place, in that sense. I do enjoy her little crush on the inspector, too.
www.farmersmarketmusic.com: Speaking from Among the Bones: A Flavia de Luce Novel ( ): Alan Book 5 of 9 in the Flavia de Luce Series . I Am Half- Sick of Shadows (Flavia de Luce Mystery, Book 4) by Alan Bradley Paperback $ In. From award-winning author Alan Bradley comes the next cozy British mystery starring intrepid young sleuth Flavia de Luce, hailed by USA Today as "one of the .
Review originally on my blog here. Feb 03, Rebecca rated it liked it Shelves: Like most of the reviewers here, I adore the Flavia de Luce books. This is such a quirky series that nothing really compares to it. Speaking From Among the Bones is the latest and, I'm afraid, weakest addition to the series. Much of the charm of the de Luce series comes from its odd humor. Flavia's unwavering acceptance of bizarre situations and lack of understanding about adult issues make her one of the best unreliable narrators in history.
But this book leaves much of the fun behind to focus Like most of the reviewers here, I adore the Flavia de Luce books. But this book leaves much of the fun behind to focus on the disintegrating fiscal and family situations at Buckshaw. For readers who really enjoy Daffy and Feely's cruelty, the cryptic clues about Harriet, and their father's aloofness, this book will be way up on their list of "best of de Luce. However, being the worst of the de Luce books is still a heady position. When I say I "set it aside," it was never for more than fifteen minutes before I had to snatch it up again and reenter the world of Bishop's Lacy.
Jan 16, Nadine rated it it was amazing Shelves: And to her and our delight she stumbles over another murder in her home village Bishop-Lacey. The dead body of the church organist is found on top of the crypt of the village saint when his crypt is about to be opened for the th anniversary of his death.
To her utter delight Flavia is present and can start investigating right away. The financial situation of the family is worse than ever and Flavia is happy to be able to spend her energy and attention on solving her latest mu Flavia is back! The financial situation of the family is worse than ever and Flavia is happy to be able to spend her energy and attention on solving her latest murder case.
It is all there again, Flavia's wit, her passion for chemistry, a mystery to be solved, some quirky characters surrounding Flavia and of course the old-fashioned charm I love so much about this series. There are so many special moments I don't want to give away. Anybody who enjoyed the previous books in this series will surely enjoy this one as well. I received a digital copy of this book on netGalley.
Feb 21, J rated it it was amazing. I love this series The problems with the rushed Christmas book seem to be corrected in this novel - this book felt planned and not crassly commercialized. Tenderness and connections between characters formed. This book was softer and more pleasant somehow. We also got a ton of backstory and ch I love this series We also got a ton of backstory and character development on the family and townspeople, which I appreciated. It seemed like the author had so much fun developing the environment and I had so much fun reading it that the murder mystery was irrelevant.
It was annoying to have huge dangling questions so late into the book though. Who was Feely marrying? Is she really getting married? Who is Adam Sowerby working for and why was he really there? Will the deLuces really loose their family home? Frustratingly, some questions are left unanswered And, the last five words blew me away. I hope it has the answers. May 13, Julie Wilhoit rated it it was amazing.
Flavia is spunky, smart, secretive and did I say smart? This book ended with a cliffhanger, my favorite kind of story. Although I have heard that these books will be made into a series on tv, I may not get to see it since it will debut on the BBC. I know the cracks and crevices in Buckshaw now and I can hear the grinding of Gladys' gears as I ride along with Flavia on her adventures. A good English mystery is a good English mystery, but Alan Bradley has set the bar high as far as I am concerned.
This series is funny, smartly written and the characters that Bradley has created are classic. Flavia is in search of the Heart of Lucifer, a diamond set into the staff of good old Saint Tancred who is buried beneath the church. What she finds is not the Saint, but a body of one of the villagers. Pleasure and fun ensue from there. Pick this book up and read, laugh and ride along with Flavia. You won't be sorry! Apr 26, Dorie - Traveling Sister: Great audiobook, love the narration by Flavia, one of my favorite heroines.
The story was a good one although not the best I've read in the series.
Still enjoyed it very much! Mit von der Partie waren auch hier wieder die altbekannten Personen, die Buckshaw und Bishops Lacey so wunderbar machen. This is the fifth book in the Flavia de Luce series and I couldn't put it down. This mystery book was so well written and a joy to read. I have to admit, I have been meaning to purchase the previous four novels in the series, but never got around to it. Now I will definately go back and read the whole series to get a full appreciation of the series.
But this novel can also be read as a stand alone. The novel is set in the 's in a a small British village, Bishop's Lacey and nearly-twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce lives with her father and her two sisters,eighteen year old Feely, soon to be married off, and thirteen year old Daffy, a bookworm. Feely has recently assumed the position of church organist, after the disappearance of the church organist,Mr. This novel all centers around Favia and her natural ability to solve murders. Flavia is an expert in chemistry-a passion for poisons. There have been four murders in her tiny English village of Bishop's Lacey in the past year alone, and Flavia was instrumental in solving them.
And now, as Easter approaches, Flavia finds herself in the middle of yet another investigation when she discovers the body of the church organist, Mr. I am so happy I had the opportunity to read this novel, and I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed.
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The ending is a real surprise and leaves it open for continuation of the series. Oct 19, Sad Sunday If I say it's bad, it's bad rated it it was amazing. Flavia is my inner child. When I just can't choose my next read or can't find fantasy book with enough dragons , I will probably pick Flavia novel or something from Hitchhiker's Guide series.