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A review by mariebrunelm
Le Mystère du tramway hanté by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It took me about two pages to fall in love with this book. Clark's writing style is flawless, so rich and luscious without being overwritten. He makes you notice all the details, all the nuances of his steampunk Cairo and the dozens of cultures making its identity.
We follow a classic duo of seasoned detective + new recruit, investigating, as the title suggests, the haunting of an aerial tram car in the midst of political unrest, the women of Cairo demonstrating for the right to vote. Clark's 1920s steampunk Cairo is absolutely vibrant and filled with colourful characters. A quick, fun read in which we get to meet the heroine of A Dead Djinn in Cairo. I'm really excited to read A Master of Djinn one day and get back to this universe.
CW: except a case of haunting and a spooky sort-of-ghost, I didn't notice any content warning.
We follow a classic duo of seasoned detective + new recruit, investigating, as the title suggests, the haunting of an aerial tram car in the midst of political unrest, the women of Cairo demonstrating for the right to vote. Clark's 1920s steampunk Cairo is absolutely vibrant and filled with colourful characters. A quick, fun read in which we get to meet the heroine of A Dead Djinn in Cairo. I'm really excited to read A Master of Djinn one day and get back to this universe.
CW: except a case of haunting and a spooky sort-of-ghost, I didn't notice any content warning.