See Delphi and Die

by Lindsey Davis | Mystery & Thrillers |
ISBN: 0712625909 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingDelphi_Readerwing of Delphi - Δελφοί , Fokida Greece on 9/23/2021
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Journal Entry 1 by wingDelphi_Readerwing from Delphi - Δελφοί , Fokida Greece on Thursday, September 23, 2021
This book starts its journey with BookCrossing from Delphi, Greece
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"Humour, surprises and domestic irony await Roman sleuth Falco as he attempts to solve the disappearance of two newlyweds on their honeymoon trip to Ancient Greece.

With safe seas, good roads, a common currency, and lots of interesting conquered territory, the Romans naturally invented tourism. They believed in a life of leisure — fine for those who could afford it — and some would set off on their travels for maybe five years at a time. As these ancient culture vultures descended on the sights, the tour guide was born to cater to their needs.

“Marcus, you must help me!” Stunned by the dramatic appeal from his otherwise cool mother-in-law, Marcus Didius Falso cannot resist. His brother-in-law, Aulus, has been diverted from his route to Athens University by a man whose newly married daughter and her husband have disappeared while visiting the Olympic Games as part of their wedding trip. Suspecting a classic cover-up, Aulus enrolls Falco’s help in solving the case. And of course his mother-in-law hopes to hurry her son along to university by passing the case over to Falco.

Joining the rest of the married couple’s tour group on the remains of their Grand Tour, Falco and Helena seize the opportunity to interview the owner/manager of “Seven Sights Travel,” as well as the other guests. Seemingly not getting very far, they can at least make the most of the splendid sights; but finally, on reaching Delphi, Falco and Helena unravel the mystery of the bride and groom. "


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Journal Entry 2 by wingDelphi_Readerwing at Delphi - Δελφοί , Fokida Greece on Saturday, September 25, 2021
This book starts its journey with BookCrossing from Delphi, but it was once part of the Galway County Libraries in Ireland. More specifically of Ballinasloe Town Library as a card I found inside proves. I purchased it from Better World Books, so it made its way to UK at some point, now it's in Delphi, Greece and who knows where it will travel next... I hope BookCrossing will help to keep track of its adventures from now on : )

I think the book will stay here for a while till I read it. Its characters made a visit in Delphi on Roman times, so why not the book to enjoy the area and re-visit some of the sites on the 21rst century? : )

Journal Entry 3 by wingDelphi_Readerwing at Delphi - Δελφοί , Fokida Greece on Tuesday, December 21, 2021
I chose this book out of curiosity, due to era, setting and title (coming from Delphi my self). I knew this was part of a series, but I hadn't realise this was the 17th (!) of the series. There are some nods to previous books that sometimes feel confusing, but generally speaking, this can stand alone.

The author depicts the characters and their lifestyles and way of thinking and the society back then as too modern to be even slightly realistic, while she often uses some phrases and terms that don't seem to fit a story taking place in 76 AD. This didn't irk me so much as first, when the plot held my interest and the narration featured a poignant, clever humor. I knew this is a light read, not to be taken too seriously, so I didn't have great expectations. The premise seemed decent, the cast of characters and the various red herrings kept my interest up to a point, while at first I enjoyed the descriptions of the ancient locations.

Unfortunately, after a promissing start, it became obvious that Lindsey Davis kept inventing scenes and very slight developements in order to describe various places, while the plot didn't move much. I was very curious and excited to reach the chapters set in Delphi, but I feel the book really went downhill after that point. The pace dropped significantly while all this repetitive moaning about the evils of tourism started to grate on my nerves. There is no redeeming quality at all and the author didn't bother to include even one decent local character in the book. There isn't a single Greek character who's not a rascal, a trickster, an eejit, a rip-off, a show-off, a scammer or all combined.

I'm sorry to say that towards the end of the book I got really bored, the narration didn't hold any substance or interest to me, while the conclusion of the story is simply unacceptable and the end too abrupt and ridiculous. I don't want to write spoilers here, but the author really pissed me off!

Not the worst book I've ever read, but it had potential that never materialised. 6 stars for the first half of the book! I feel that maybe reading one of the first books in the series would be way better. The authors (and their stories) lose steam after a while and I feel this is what might have happened here...

Journal Entry 4 by wingDelphi_Readerwing at by Post, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Monday, February 28, 2022

Released 2 yrs ago (3/3/2022 UTC) at by Post, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases

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See Delphi and Die got itchy feet and wants to explore the whole wide wild world!
So it's now traveling to Falkirk, Scotland, and then... Who knows?

Good Luck little book and Don't forget to write your news from time to time!

Journal Entry 5 by wingearthcaroleannewing at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Friday, March 11, 2022
Arrived yesterday. Thank you very much.

Released 1 yr ago (4/21/2022 UTC) at Wild Released around Falkirk in Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom

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Putting in a book box at the bottom of my drive.

Released 1 yr ago (8/29/2022 UTC) at Book Heaven, The Big Library in the Sky -- Controlled Releases

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Sorry, I found the cover for this in the park. I must have been taken from my book box and thrown away. Fingers crossed the book itself survived but I doubt it.

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