The Domestic

Rivers of London #2.5

by Ben Aaronovitch

Found in Tales of the Folly

(Set between Moon Over Soho and Whispers Under Ground)

Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Short Stories, Crime, Audiobook, Fiction, Mystery

ebook

First published June 21, 2012

About the author

Ben Aaronovitch's career started with a bang writing for Doctor Who, subsided in the middle and then, as is traditional, a third act resurgence with the bestselling Rivers of London series.

Born and raised in London he says that he'll leave his home when they prise his city out of his cold dead fingers.

Reviews

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was another of the short stories and it told of a domestic disturbance that turned out to be a ghost story. Just not the kind originally expected. But I was glad to see magic-warning-system Toby on the job. *snickers*

I've really come to appreciate the atmosphere of these little side-stories. It's amazing how cozy they feel and how they simultaneously showcase the everyday magic in London (and elsewhere, depending on the story). Besides, they give you a closer look at certain characters and their lives in between the big cases which is great for getting to know said characters even more.

Quirky little addition with a quirky victim / suspect for which I unfortunately don't have a link for you.

[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

These short stories inbetween the novels are really good for establishing where everyone is between work or tragedies.

It’s perfect for characterization.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I missed Peter. This was a fun little tidbit.

[Graff Fuller · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Rivers of London 2.5 The Domestic [from the Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch

3.5 Stars

challenging informative reflective

Fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

These short stories are servicable, but not fulfilling (IMO). I gives us the ability to spend time with our heroes (in this story, it's Peter Grant), but just gives us (readers) enough to experience another event in the life of a policeman/wizard in training. Like The X-Files in the London of this alternate universe.

Interesting story, but TOO short for my tastes.

[Suvi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd like to have more of these small cases that Peter has to deal with between the big ones. This one is a nice little ghost story. A predictable and kind of non-compelling one, but still nice.

PS. The list I'm referencing puts this before Moon Over Soho , but this is actually set between MOS and Whispers Under Ground.

[Alex Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short. Quick, quirky little ghost story that adds just a little to the universe but it’s just fun to read anything by Ben Aaronovitch.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Domestic is a short story in the popular Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. It is set between Moon Over Soho and Whispers Underground. Calls from two neighbours and a passer-by brings thirty-year veteran police Sergeant Bill Crosslake to check out a domestic. Eugenia Fellaman insists her bruised cheek came from walking into a door, but on his second visit, Crosslake decides there’s something off, and Peter Grant is called in. This is certainly not your average domestic: Toby the Wonder Dog plays a role, and there’s a nice twist in the tail. Another excellent in-between.

[JayeL]

This is part of the short stories in Tales from the Folly. I would have liked to know more about the ghost in this story.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Four stars.
I really enjoyed this story about Peter investigating a domestic argument that keeps happening over and over again and then gets called into the police. But all of this with a twist of course. I think it really shows talent when the author can keep the same humour, intelligence, and mystery in a short story that characterises the full length novels.

[Brok3n · Rating 3 out of 5]

See review of Tales from the Folly at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... .

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hm. Unfortunately, it wasn't as much fun as a Peter story/book usually is. And the "mystery" or whatever, wasn't that compelling. So, not my fave. And I'm glad I'm caught up on the short stories so the next thing I read is a book. 2.5 stars.

[Octavia Cade · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best thing about this is the play on words of the title. Otherwise it's a fairly average story, entertaining but a bit slight, with an ending that's a little too abrupt for my tastes. Two and a half stars, rounding up to three.

[Mimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story about Peter Grant and a possible ghost.

[PhilW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this great short story about Peter attending a 'domestic' where one of the protagonists is a ghost.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable short story about a ghost. Peter Grant attends a domestic incident which is a little unusual!

[Andrea (mrsaubergine) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Great to see Peter called out to a routine police matter with a twist.

[Rina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I quite liked this one, albeit short and sweet. I think Peter Grant started to show the result of his Folly education and become an expert.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read it online. This one (ghost) didn't do anything for me.

[AcidGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A smaller case for Peter Grant, starring Toby the special police dog. Nice!

[Liz · Rating 1 out of 5]

Available in 'Tales From the Folly'. This is a nothing story; a piece of fluff with no real point to it. Set between books 2 & 3.

[Alex Bergland · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one! Absolutely not on par with a full book, but it featured Toby heavily which was great.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clever little Peter Grant short story.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little short to help you get to know Peter Grant a bit more.

[Rachreads22 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another enjoyable Rivers of London short story

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

😂

[Jen Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tidying up RoL, haven’t read all the short stories apparently! This is a nice little story.. no spoilers

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick short story featuring a supernatural domestic disturbance.

[Lesley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Listened to, part of “Tales from the Folly”

[Gill]

Contained within Tales From the Folly collection.