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I loved this novel set in 1934 Manhattan. I was almost immediately swept up into the story and became very attached to the characters. The unfolding mystery is a good one but takes second place to the wonderful ambiance of the time and people. I wished the book to never end and wish there was a sequel. I would love to re-visit Honoria and her cohorts.
Helpful Score: 1
This book grabbed me within the first 20 pages. A very well written period book. It kept me guessing "whodunit" until the end. Usually with mysteries I know who the "bad" guy is as soon as I see the name. Not this time.
Anyone who wants to read a mystery with exceptional characters in a time before the internet and cell phones try Mood Indigo. It takes place in the winter of 1934. I could feel the cold and see the empty streets.
Honoria's energy towards everybody around her is something that also catches you. In a time when many people still looked at black people and assumed they were nothing more than hired help, Honoria hired May as her personal assistant and treated her as an equal from day one. When the son of Honoria's best friend comes to her for help (wanting to prove that his fiancee was murdered, and didn't commit suicide) she reluctantly agrees to ask around and see what she can find.
Toss in her loyal housekeeper, Mick (her Russian lover who everybody thinks is her husband), and a smattering of other characters and you've got a great story.
Anyone who wants to read a mystery with exceptional characters in a time before the internet and cell phones try Mood Indigo. It takes place in the winter of 1934. I could feel the cold and see the empty streets.
Honoria's energy towards everybody around her is something that also catches you. In a time when many people still looked at black people and assumed they were nothing more than hired help, Honoria hired May as her personal assistant and treated her as an equal from day one. When the son of Honoria's best friend comes to her for help (wanting to prove that his fiancee was murdered, and didn't commit suicide) she reluctantly agrees to ask around and see what she can find.
Toss in her loyal housekeeper, Mick (her Russian lover who everybody thinks is her husband), and a smattering of other characters and you've got a great story.
