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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
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
I "discovered" Anthony Horowitz this summer when someone gave us all the "Foyle's War" dvds and we enjoyed them. Currently I am in the midst of watching through "Midsomer Murders," which Horowitz helped create, adapting them from Caroline Graham's books.
I was intrigued by the idea of this "mystery inside a mystery" and was not sure I would be able to last through this long a book. But it does read quickly though it is complicated like a 3-D puzzle. Susan Ryeland, a mystery book editor, is called from her life co-managing a hotel in Greece to discover what clues were hidden in a book she edited which was based on an eight-year-old-now murder and has led to a recent disappearance. Susan is missing her life in England and comes back to track down clues, interviewing folks from then and now, and re-reading and analyzing the book (hence, the book within a book). Lots of references to British mysteries old and new (and Shakespeare) and a few likeable characters amidst all those who have unsavory secrets to hide. Horowitz seems to have a mind for murder and puzzles . . .
I was intrigued by the idea of this "mystery inside a mystery" and was not sure I would be able to last through this long a book. But it does read quickly though it is complicated like a 3-D puzzle. Susan Ryeland, a mystery book editor, is called from her life co-managing a hotel in Greece to discover what clues were hidden in a book she edited which was based on an eight-year-old-now murder and has led to a recent disappearance. Susan is missing her life in England and comes back to track down clues, interviewing folks from then and now, and re-reading and analyzing the book (hence, the book within a book). Lots of references to British mysteries old and new (and Shakespeare) and a few likeable characters amidst all those who have unsavory secrets to hide. Horowitz seems to have a mind for murder and puzzles . . .
Read for 52 Book Club Challenge 2023 #50 Related to the word "Murder".
So clever. Love the murder mystery within a murder mystery and trying to work out all the links, anagrams and clues. Can't wait for the TV series after they made such a good job of Magpie Murders.
So clever. Love the murder mystery within a murder mystery and trying to work out all the links, anagrams and clues. Can't wait for the TV series after they made such a good job of Magpie Murders.
I haven’t read many murder mysteries, so I don’t have much of a basis for comparison, but I liked this book. I found it hard to predict who the killer was though I was definitely trying!
In the beginning, I was a little surprised that the story is narrated by a female. I didn’t particularly get a female vibe from the way they constructed their thoughts and sentences. But the beginning is so much about setting the scene, and as the story went on it flowed much better.
I liked the book within the book concept. Bookception.
All in all, I’d recommend it. It was slow and a little clunky in the beginning, but that could be because it was describing locations and cars that I know nothing about.
In the beginning, I was a little surprised that the story is narrated by a female. I didn’t particularly get a female vibe from the way they constructed their thoughts and sentences. But the beginning is so much about setting the scene, and as the story went on it flowed much better.
I liked the book within the book concept. Bookception.
All in all, I’d recommend it. It was slow and a little clunky in the beginning, but that could be because it was describing locations and cars that I know nothing about.
"Pund bowed discreetly and left her to her ministrations, reflecting that she might also have considered praying for herself. He left the church and stood outside in the bright sunlight, surrounded by the graves. From here he could see Church Lodge and the window from which Samantha Collins had noticed Melissa James. He smiled to himself. He should perhaps believe in the power of the church more. "
Moonflower Murders
Susan Ryeland 2
Anthony Horowitz
Cornerstone Digital
La vida en Creta, al mando del Hotel Polydorus, no es tan maravillosa y excitante como Susan Ryeland, antigua editora y detective aficionada, creyó en un principio.
Por eso, la llegada del matrimonio Treherne, propietarios de un lujoso hotel en la campiña inglesa, buscando su ayuda para solucionar la desaparición de su hija Cecily supone una tentación enorme y difícil de rechazar.
Supondría volver a Londres, visitar a su hermana, echar un vistazo al mundo editorial y ganar un montón de dinero que ella y Andreas necesitan para sanear las cuentas de su negocio.
Todo empezó con una boda, un brutal asesinato y un libro del autor estrella de la extinguida editorial de Susan, Alan Conway.
Horowitz vuelve a crear un prodigioso rompecabezas, con una novela de Atticus Pund dentro del libro y un asesinato paralelo a otro.
Muy adictiva.
La leemos y comentamos con #lasdamasdelcrimen
#moonflowermurders #anthonyhorowitz #leeresvivir #leermola #libros #murdermystery #britishnoir
Moonflower Murders
Susan Ryeland 2
Anthony Horowitz
Cornerstone Digital
La vida en Creta, al mando del Hotel Polydorus, no es tan maravillosa y excitante como Susan Ryeland, antigua editora y detective aficionada, creyó en un principio.
Por eso, la llegada del matrimonio Treherne, propietarios de un lujoso hotel en la campiña inglesa, buscando su ayuda para solucionar la desaparición de su hija Cecily supone una tentación enorme y difícil de rechazar.
Supondría volver a Londres, visitar a su hermana, echar un vistazo al mundo editorial y ganar un montón de dinero que ella y Andreas necesitan para sanear las cuentas de su negocio.
Todo empezó con una boda, un brutal asesinato y un libro del autor estrella de la extinguida editorial de Susan, Alan Conway.
Horowitz vuelve a crear un prodigioso rompecabezas, con una novela de Atticus Pund dentro del libro y un asesinato paralelo a otro.
Muy adictiva.
La leemos y comentamos con #lasdamasdelcrimen
#moonflowermurders #anthonyhorowitz #leeresvivir #leermola #libros #murdermystery #britishnoir
I did manage to figure out a key part of the mystery but still an enjoyable read and I will read more Susan Ryeland murder mysteries.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
A solid 3.49 stars! I dig the mystery within a mystery trope in this series.
However, I really don’t like Susan Ryland very muc and find her sections of the book far less compelling. That was the case for me in the first installment in the series, but the story in book 1 was better. It seems like this book went out of its way to be complicated as opposed to creating interesting characters.
However, I really don’t like Susan Ryland very muc and find her sections of the book far less compelling. That was the case for me in the first installment in the series, but the story in book 1 was better. It seems like this book went out of its way to be complicated as opposed to creating interesting characters.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No