Raisins and Almonds: A Phryne Fisher Mystery Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Always stumbled whenever I read the main characters name -- how to pronounce Phryne? The book characters are a bit stiff and revolves around cultures/phrases/mannerisms unfamiliar to me and this is a bit off putting to try to decifer while wanting only to enjoy the story. "

" One of a series of mysteries that take place in 1920s Australia. The heroine is an attractive, spunky, independent, and compassionate woman. The stories take place in Melbourne and offer a picture of life in Australia during that time period. "

" Very interesting mystery...the main character is everything a single woman would want to be...rich, pretty, kind and smart. There were some racy parts but generaly the mystery was the focus. "

" Thoroughly enjoyable as usual - I love this series. A nice light break. "

" What seems like excellent insight into the Jewish community in Melbourne in the 20s. I felt like I was there, already! "

" Another interesting look into yet another facet for 1920s Australia - this time Jewish australians "

" Good light murder mystery reading. "

" Not my favourite of the Phryne Fisher series. I read these for the light mystery tone and this one got bogged down in Jewish theology. "

" I still like this series quite a bit but the "theme" of this mystery was the Jewish community, which like the Oriental community theme of a couple of books back, leaves me a bit meh. I think the author means well, but the way she makes "foreigners" exotic is noticeable and uncomfortable for me. "

" My favorite Phryne book thus far with not a lot of fluff and in depth information on the Jewish religion, belief system, and ideals. I love learning a bit of history while enjoying a good murder mystery! "

" 1920s Melbourne is a great setting for a story. And Phryne Fisher is a very cool heroine. "

" This is the first Phryne Fisher book I've read and it was fun. "

" I liked the first Kerry Greenwood "Phryne Fisher" book I read, and now I read one of her mysteries every few weeks- it cheers me up- it's light and gentle (despite the murders). In 1928 Melbourne Australia, she is a modern woman- an amateur private eye who takes interesting lovers. "

" A good read if you like mysteries with a surprie who did it. There are a few good red herrings and the author did her research on the subject "

" I actually guessed the killer. I never do that because I don't actually try. I just passively listen to the audiobook. Hmmmm. I guess this book was ok. It just felt like it was missing something. Too much history, not enough story or character... "

" Another fun romp through jazz-age Australia. Phryne learns about the Jewish community, which is a little stereotypical and didactic, but still an interesting setting for the story. "

" Great reads - all these Phryne Fisher "

" cozy mystery. I enjoy the main character quite a bit. this is one in a series featuring Miss Phryne Fisher. A bit formulaic. "

" Yet another charming Phryne Fisher tale. This one explores the Jewish community in Australia in the 20s. "

" I thought this a really lovely read by the fire with a glass of read wine book. The characters were charming, the plot rollocking and thera is one I love a bit of glamour of the 20's and all set on home ground. "

" I have to say that I *love* the Phryne Fisher series but this is the only one that dragged a bit - the science/Jewish angle just didn't catch my attention. "

" Phryne Fisher investigates a murder surrounded by Jewish Mysticism, Kabbalah, Alchemy and Zionism. Another lover as well - which is getting a bit tedious. I like the characters and this story had some fun moments but not as 'tight' of a story as I would ahve liked "

" This is the first Phryne Fisher book I've read and it was fun. "

" cozy mystery. I enjoy the main character quite a bit. this is one in a series featuring Miss Phryne Fisher. A bit formulaic. "

" I enjoyed it, although it was not great literature. The main character was amusing and flamboyant. The Jewish angle was also interesting, but it was an ordinary mystery otherwise. "

" Very interesting mystery...the main character is everything a single woman would want to be...rich, pretty, kind and smart. There were some racy parts but generaly the mystery was the focus. "

" Always stumbled whenever I read the main characters name -- how to pronounce Phryne? The book characters are a bit stiff and revolves around cultures/phrases/mannerisms unfamiliar to me and this is a bit off putting to try to decifer while wanting only to enjoy the story. "

" Another fun romp through jazz-age Australia. Phryne learns about the Jewish community, which is a little stereotypical and didactic, but still an interesting setting for the story. "

" What seems like excellent insight into the Jewish community in Melbourne in the 20s. I felt like I was there, already! "

" I thought this a really lovely read by the fire with a glass of read wine book. The characters were charming, the plot rollocking and thera is one I love a bit of glamour of the 20's and all set on home ground. "

" Not my favourite of the Phryne Fisher series. I read these for the light mystery tone and this one got bogged down in Jewish theology. "

" I', still really enjoying this series, although I had the murderer pegged pretty early on... "