Joy L. (vintagejoy) -
Helpful Score: 1
Second in this new series by Susan Albert, I found it just as good as the first. There are lots of twists and turns in the plot lines, and the character development excellent. I think I've read every book Wittig Albert has written, including those written under the pseudonym Robin Paige and don't think I've been disappointed in any of them.
Julie reviewed The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies (Darling Dahlias, Bk 2) on + 46 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the second in the Darling Dahlias cozy series and it is super "cozy". If you are interested in finding a book where the murder has no description; there's no crime scene, no blood, no murder details, then this book is for you!
There really is no murder to solve, but there is a mystery. The book is more than that though.
I am really enjoying this series despite the fact that it's a bit "cozier" than normal. What I really enjoy (and I mentioned it in my review of the first Dahlias book) is the independence of these characters, who are all female (there are some male supporting roles). In 2013 it's fine for women who don't want to get married, have children, be dependent on a man. It's normal to hear about gay relationships, female business owners, and talk of sex. But in the 1930's these topics were taboo, scandalous, talked about in hushed tones. I think it's great how these woman come together and form friendships over things that others in town can't imagine (like why on earth Liz would not want to get married, don't all good ladies want to "settle down"?).
This book is just a cute snapshot into one small southern town in the 1930's, almost cocooned away from the ills of the rest of the world, almost.....
There really is no murder to solve, but there is a mystery. The book is more than that though.
I am really enjoying this series despite the fact that it's a bit "cozier" than normal. What I really enjoy (and I mentioned it in my review of the first Dahlias book) is the independence of these characters, who are all female (there are some male supporting roles). In 2013 it's fine for women who don't want to get married, have children, be dependent on a man. It's normal to hear about gay relationships, female business owners, and talk of sex. But in the 1930's these topics were taboo, scandalous, talked about in hushed tones. I think it's great how these woman come together and form friendships over things that others in town can't imagine (like why on earth Liz would not want to get married, don't all good ladies want to "settle down"?).
This book is just a cute snapshot into one small southern town in the 1930's, almost cocooned away from the ills of the rest of the world, almost.....
Janet S. (janet901) reviewed The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies (Darling Dahlias, Bk 2) on + 55 more book reviews
I just didn't like that these women are so nosy and have absolutely no life. Also, the negativity of living in Chicago in the 1910's and 20's. My grandpa and his family were kids in this era and always spoke fondly of the neighborhood, swimming in Lake Michigan in the summer and going downtown as a treat. Otherwise an OK story with a good ending.
