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panicked_manic_writer's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
This book is the bane of my existence. I guessed the murderer by pg 200. When she writes in the killer's pov she uses third person, not first. She uses he/him pronouns too so it's fairly easy to narrow it down. The names are just ridiculous. There are random mentions of poc characters that scream "white woman author desperate to prove she isn't racist". One of the detectives is described as latina upfront, as though it wasn't obvious from the fact that her last name is rodrigues and the book is set in america. Another nurse is described as a "petite asian woman named emily lee". As though the name isn't ridiculous and the author doesn't know the nationality of her own character because she "shouldn't make assumptions". Details which are not necessary are constantly thrown in. The dialogue is awful and sounds ai generated. She keeps using the term "computer software". I know the author was like 70 when she wrote this but like, come on. All in all, terrible.
76carrieanne's review
3.0
A fairly standard book for MHC. BUT - Alvirah seemed so ODD and just stuck in there. Why anyone felt that had to include her in the investigation, answer her questions, or entertain her in this book in the least was odd...
the_true_monroe's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
While I did enjoy reading through most of the book, in terms of it being interesting and all, so much made no sense including the big reveals that usually tie things up. I was disappointed by how anticlimactic the ending was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Murder, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Medical trauma
Minor: Blood
felinity's review
3.0
If you've read MHC before you'll be familiar with the formula. I've only read a few, and I rarely guess correctly, but I'd nailed the villain about halfway through. (If you want a MHC hint: look for the good person it couldn't possibly be.)
Aside from that, this review sums it up for me.
Aside from that, this review sums it up for me.
jessiekind_'s review against another edition
mysterious
4.0
I always love mysteries and thrillers that surround family and historical artifacts so the combination of those elements, along with the exploration of dementia in a murder suspect made for a very compelling read. I did find that the author hinted too heavily at possible suspects which detracted from the twist and final reveal of the killer, but I still really enjoyed this book.
betcei's review
4.0
I usually read Mary Higgins Clark for a quick read without too much thinking. This was one of her best ones. It took me a few more days than normal because I was thinking about what was happening.
katesusko's review
3.0
Classic mystery novel. Quick read, reminds me of all the Nancy Drew novels I used to read as a kid.
melmo2610's review
5.0
This was an excellent mystery! I really enjoyed the storyline of this one and the characters were very likable. Definitely my favorite MHC book so far.
kerrithebookbelle's review
3.0
not her best, but still pretty entertaining! totally called the bad guy early on but since ive read all her books maybe i can now pick out whodunit really quickly. whatever. still good.