Debbie R. (2JsmomJCJK) -
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Enjoyed this read...plenty of twists and turns in this murder mystery. The parallel story of the main character's interactions with Sigmund Freud made Freud's views a bit more understandable in the world of psychotherapy. I'm stumbling at this point to recall who the psychiatrist, main character, eventually married -- was it his fiance or was it his former patient, certainly an unethical outcome in today's society yet very natural and innocent in this story. I'll have to pull the book out and reread the ending. You won't be disappointed with this if you want a relaxing read.
Lynn L. (booksbooksbooks) reviewed A Death in Vienna (Liebermann Papers, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Took a bit to get ino but then it was a compelling read. I couldn't put it down. I loved the way it wove together the elements of a murder investigation with the beginning of the science of psychoanalyst and it's application to police work.
Sharon K. (sunflowerstate) reviewed A Death in Vienna (Liebermann Papers, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Loved this historiceal mystery set in Vienna in 1902. A quote from the book jacket says it all "An engrossing portrait of a legendary period as well as a brain teaser of startling perplexity". . . The Times--London
Kristin K. (escapeartistk) -
I have read two Tallis novels (both "Liebermann Papers") now and have found both to be very average. I doubt I'll read another.
I don't find them particularly suspenseful, nor is there the depth one would expect in a story that has a few different, unrelated plot lines and numerous characters. The historical aspect seems really contrived, particularly - but not only - in regards to the excessive number of food references.
I did enjoy the two main characters and their relationship, which is probably what got me through the book...that, and the fact that it's a light, easy read--good for the beach or as a soporific when you just need a little something to help you fall asleep but are too tired to concentrate on anything better.
I don't find them particularly suspenseful, nor is there the depth one would expect in a story that has a few different, unrelated plot lines and numerous characters. The historical aspect seems really contrived, particularly - but not only - in regards to the excessive number of food references.
I did enjoy the two main characters and their relationship, which is probably what got me through the book...that, and the fact that it's a light, easy read--good for the beach or as a soporific when you just need a little something to help you fall asleep but are too tired to concentrate on anything better.
Kristin K. (escapeartistk) -
I have read two Tallis novels (both "Liebermann Papers") now and have found both to be very average. I doubt I'll read another.
I don't find them particularly suspenseful, nor is there the depth one would expect in a story that has a few different, unrelated plot lines and numerous characters. The historical aspect seems really contrived, particularly - but not only - in regards to the excessive number of food references.
I did enjoy the two main characters and their relationship, which is probably what got me through the book...that, and the fact that it's a light, easy read--good for the beach or as a soporific when you just need a little something to help you fall asleep but are too tired to concentrate on anything better.
I don't find them particularly suspenseful, nor is there the depth one would expect in a story that has a few different, unrelated plot lines and numerous characters. The historical aspect seems really contrived, particularly - but not only - in regards to the excessive number of food references.
I did enjoy the two main characters and their relationship, which is probably what got me through the book...that, and the fact that it's a light, easy read--good for the beach or as a soporific when you just need a little something to help you fall asleep but are too tired to concentrate on anything better.
Mary P. (mary2029) -
A Death in Vienna involves a locked room murder by means of a "non-existent" bullet. On the way to solving the mystery the author provides an interesting look at the social, cultural, intellectual and political life of the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the turn of the 20th century. While the duo of police detective Oskar Rheinhardt and Max Liebermann find clues along the way, the resolution of the case comes from an unexpected source. The author, a psychiatrist, includes Freudian slips and dream theory, as well as a look at love and lust from a psychological viewpoint. I'm looking forward to the next book in the Liebermann Papers.
