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mxmiche's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
andyhey's review against another edition
5.0
OMG, I loved it so much! It came out as a suggestion on my library’s website and I got hooked at the “psycho-sexual-thriller” sticker on the cover page.
The book is funny, real good quality comedy. The mystery is well written and it’s easy to follow the story despite the many (very similar) characters.
Perhaps the ending was not perfect: it has that chapter that it reminded of those awkward flashbacks in the movie where it’s revealed that the protagonist did something prior to the ending and now ta-daa they’ve solved the mystery. I don’t think it was well inserted into the storyline. There are no clues during the reading of the book that we would receive an explanation like this at the end, it just comes off as weird.
But overall, definitely a unique funny story and character I wouldn’t mind seeing in a new adventure.
The book is funny, real good quality comedy. The mystery is well written and it’s easy to follow the story despite the many (very similar) characters.
Perhaps the ending was not perfect: it has that chapter that it reminded of those awkward flashbacks in the movie where it’s revealed that the protagonist did something prior to the ending and now ta-daa they’ve solved the mystery. I don’t think it was well inserted into the storyline. There are no clues during the reading of the book that we would receive an explanation like this at the end, it just comes off as weird.
But overall, definitely a unique funny story and character I wouldn’t mind seeing in a new adventure.
stephanieclaire's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jrsmith0516's review against another edition
4.0
Surprised but how funny this actually was. Ideal audiobook for a road trip!
writingbookscoffee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
brothena's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The last few books I've read have felt really heavy and I was looking for a brain-break. I remembered this ridiculous sounding book that a friend had told me about. Consumed on kindle.
This is obviously very silly. The detective is a terrible detective, but is at least intended to be. I was distracted by the constant asides and did wish there was a bit less of that (might have been better on audio), but all in all this was exactly what I was looking for-- stupid and light.
ebivey_46's review
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was looking for something that would be mindless and fun and this 100% checked that box
lpdx's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity and Suicide
Minor: Medical content