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A Case Of Spirits (2000)

by Unknown(Favorite Author)

4.38 of 5 Votes: 3

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review 1: First, the look on Crane's face on this cover is exactly how I picture him, especially in this story. Especially when he puts on the highbrow air that he doesn't so secretly despise. Especially when Stephen or Merrick is being threatened with harm.Next, getting another slice of their lives from Crane's point of view is fantastic. More than that, it makes it rather obvious that, no matter whose point of view from which the story is told, it's a Magpie story. Everyone's personalities come through, recognized and embraced.Lastly, one of my favorite moments: when Crane whispers to Stephen's tattoo to "stay there". *contented sigh* This speaks to Charles and how good she is at using small but important gestures and detail to give us atmosphere and character.The possibilities ar... moree endless in this Magpie universe.Oh and Esther is intelligent, strong, sarcastic and unyielding at all the right times.Merrick is Merrick. Brilliant.
review 2: I was delighted to have another chance to see Crane, Stephen, and Merrick and other secondary characters together. I was pulled in again by the caring, the snark, and the magic. This was a very engaging short story, with a clear if constrained plot, and a few lovely moments in Crane's head, as he thinks about the people who matter to him. I'd recommend it between books 2 and 3, I think, the way it is numbered, if you haven't read #3 yet. (Although, what have you been waiting for...?) There are hints of change, and things stirring here, that will come to life in the last novel. A wonderful series, of which this is just a brief, free taste. less

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