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lycomingstI just finished The Jupiter Myth by Lindsey Davis. It’s one of series of historical mysteries, set in the Roman Empire in the first century AD. I haven’t read any others of this series but I chose this one because it takes place in London and I’m a big fan of the British tv series, Time Team where they do archaeological digs, often uncovering Roman remains.
I have to confess that I thought the book engaging in the beginning but my interest petered out toward the end. I think there was too much book and not enough plot. We seemed to be covering the same ground several times. Plus there was a character introduced that I instantly realized was going to die before the book’s end. It’s never good when you know what’s coming.
In other mystery news, Acorn.com is showing the fourth series of The Brokenwood Mysteries, which is set in New Zealand. It’s sort of like Midsomer Murders only with a much smaller budget and no cute cottages.
I have to confess that I thought the book engaging in the beginning but my interest petered out toward the end. I think there was too much book and not enough plot. We seemed to be covering the same ground several times. Plus there was a character introduced that I instantly realized was going to die before the book’s end. It’s never good when you know what’s coming.
In other mystery news, Acorn.com is showing the fourth series of The Brokenwood Mysteries, which is set in New Zealand. It’s sort of like Midsomer Murders only with a much smaller budget and no cute cottages.
