3.96 AVERAGE

mysterious slow-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: No

I enjoyed the mystery-sandwiched-within-mystery format, especially because the interior book had a knowing, campy vibe. The way queerness played a role in the story was really off-putting, where all the gay characters were portrayed as predatory or deviant. Not a good look and really detracted from an otherwise fun and multi-layered whodunnit in the English countryside.

agiepoos's review

4.0
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: No
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
medium-paced

In the spirit of the Magpie Murders, you get two murder stories in one. A fun puzzle and I did figure it out ahead of time.
lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Such fun to read.