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jillkaarlela's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Age rating: 15+ (no sexual content)
These mysteries are just such a delight to read! I love Ernest Cunningham and his whacky group! I liked how this book focused on changing genres instead of changing author inspirations (like book one). This was a whacky, kitschy murder mystery comedy that actually kept me guessing until the end! It breaks the “fourth wall” quite a bit, where the author directly addresses the reader, which I really enjoy. This is just a quick, fun mystery comedy, and I highly recommend!
There is an authors note at the beginning that mentions the triggering subjects that are touched on throughout the book.
These mysteries are just such a delight to read! I love Ernest Cunningham and his whacky group! I liked how this book focused on changing genres instead of changing author inspirations (like book one). This was a whacky, kitschy murder mystery comedy that actually kept me guessing until the end! It breaks the “fourth wall” quite a bit, where the author directly addresses the reader, which I really enjoy. This is just a quick, fun mystery comedy, and I highly recommend!
There is an authors note at the beginning that mentions the triggering subjects that are touched on throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence and Rape
The sexual violence is not on page, it is just mentioned as something that happened in the past.samanthabryan34's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Loved this one just as much as the first one! It took a little bit longer to get into at the beginning but once it picked up I really enjoyed the story and characters. Overall just a fun murder mystery!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
ashthigs7's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Love this series! It’s a refreshing addition to the mystery genre. Lots of familiar elements with its own twists on the narrative. Hope there’s a third!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Sexual assault, Rape, Vomit, and Blood
lmatthysse's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Blood and Alcoholism
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Vomit
emetrock's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Gore, Death, Murder, and Alcoholism
Minor: Child abuse and Rape
clarentium's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
5.0
Throughout this book, I was continually reminded quite how much planning must have gone into creating it. Small, off-hand remarks are carefully crafted and clues are woven throughout. I had so much fun, and the mystery was great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Sexism, Rape, and Alcoholism
Minor: Pedophilia, Child death, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
mj_86's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Vomit
rmesquirrel's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Death, Alcohol, Rape, and Vomit
libraryoflanelle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, funny, and cleverly written whodunnit, look no further. I'd recommend this one along with the previous book, "Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone". They are not sequels in the traditional sense, but I'd recommend reading both for the full experience and to be in on the inside jokes.
I've found myself leaning towards the Mystery genre a lot less in the last few years, but still sometimes find myself in the mood for one. This one definitely quenched my thirst for a silly, fun mystery that still kept me gripped and often unable to predict what was happening. I absolutely love how Benjamin writes our narrator Ernest's voice in an upfront, fun-loving way, with a running commentary on the mystery genre as a whole.
I don’t tend to specifically seek out humour in my books, but when it's done well, it really gets me. Our narrator Ernest has such a fun sense of humour, and the way he breaks the fourth wall makes you feel even more in on the joke as a reader.
Overall, this book was a super fun and mysterious time, which is exactly what it set out to be. I personally preferred this one to the previous book (likely due to my love for Agatha Christie), but would recommend both!
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher Michael Joseph for the e-arc. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Suicide, Drug use, Murder, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Car accident
mollyb13's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Easiest 5 star rating I've given so far this year! I love everything about this book and enjoyed it more than the first in the series (Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone)! The train setting is a fun tribute to Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' and there are so many nods to the classic murder mystery genre throughout the pages. Ernest constantly breaking the fourth wall had me laughing, and I adore how many hints and plot points he gives away. The mystery itself was captivating and twisty, yet flowed well and was easy for me to follow (sometimes mysteries get a bit too convoluted). Can't wait to see what Benjamin Stevenson (or should I say Ernest Cunningham) comes up with next!
I will say that I was thrown off by the bloody knife on the cover - I kept waiting for someone to get stabbed and it never happened!
Definitely for the Clue, Agatha Christie, Knives Out, classic murder mystery fans out there!
Definitely for the Clue, Agatha Christie, Knives Out, classic murder mystery fans out there!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Vomit
Moderate: Alcohol, Child death, and Car accident
Minor: Rape