The Leavenworth Case, with eBook: A Lawyer’s Story Audiobook

" The main suspects involve a rich , beautiful woman full of a sense of entitlement, her rigid uninteresting sister, her cardboard cutout suitor and a wimpy private secretary. The character of the spoiled young girl is described in painful detail. When it came down to the final analysis of who did it - my main thought was - who cares? "

" This is one of the earliest works in detective/ mystery fiction genre. The technique, modus operandi and motive given in this story has been used in many works since. So, an avid mystery fiction reader may find it a bit ordinary. But considering it's year of publication, this one is truly a good one, which I liked and was unable to guess the culprit till the final revelation. "

" I thought all the characters were somewhat annoying for about the first third of the book, but they gradually grew on me. Everett Raymond was unnecessarily clueless, and I didn't really identify with Eleanore or Mary. The language was also a bit too flowery for my taste; I usually don't mind Victorian Era language so I'm not sure what was different this time. I was a little disappointed in the end of the book, but I can't say why without giving it away. "

" It's an interesting book for a number of reasons. It was written by a woman. It was also published ten years before Sherlock Holmes and yet it's Arthur Conan Doyle we remember. "

" I get that this book is important, as far as whom it influenced, but I have a really low threshold for clueless narrators. The characterization of the women was particularly irritating, especially considering the author is a woman. I'm glad I've read it for the historical perspective but doubt I'll be in a rush to read any of Green's other novels. "

" Very good mystery ... a fun read "

" pretty good novel if you enjoy 19th century mysteries. "

" Victorian era mystery with a solid plot. Hard to review without spoilers, so I will say that it isn't possible to guess everything right. I would read another mystery by this author because I was happy with how it turned out. "

" Holmes read her, then surpassed her! "

" A fantastic Victorian mystery which is almost comic in its flowery language. The narrator enjoys playing the role of detective but constantly demurs he's too much the gentleman. "

" Interesting as it was one of the first mysteries written in the US. But nowhere as good as Mary Roberts Rinehart. "

" A great read! She keeps you guessing up to the last minute, but always plays fair. "

" I enjoyed this because it was such a period piece and reminded me of Wilkie Collins. I'm not sure others would enjoy it, though. "

" I think it will be interesting to discuss in one of my book clubs. "

" This was a really really boring book! I'm not going to finish it. "

" Murder mystery written in the 1800's by Anna Katherine Green. This was surprisingly good. "

" Really enjoyed this book :) Good writing style, and a good twist at the end. If you like murder mysteries try this one. "

" I enjoyed this because it was such a period piece and reminded me of Wilkie Collins. I'm not sure others would enjoy it, though. "

" Written in 1878, is a forerunner of Holmes, Miss Marple and the whole mystery genre. If you can take the 19th century language and morals and sexism it is a lot of fun to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "

" First two-thirds of the story were promising. But the resolution and ending were highly contrived and melodramatic. "

" This was a really really boring book! I'm not going to finish it. "

" pretty good novel if you enjoy 19th century mysteries. "

" A fantastic Victorian mystery which is almost comic in its flowery language. The narrator enjoys playing the role of detective but constantly demurs he's too much the gentleman. "

" Holmes read her, then surpassed her! "