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adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
dark
mysterious
tense
Enjoyed this more than the first in the series! Excited to read more.
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Violence, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, War
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
medium-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:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don't know how Morowitz comes up with these mysteries, so intricately layered and folded in in each other. He is truly a master of the genre. These books aren't (for me) life-changing, but they are absolutely top tier entertainment and very well written. I enjoy the main protagonist and how the author doesn't focus on her physical appearance but rather her inner landscape and thought processes. She doesn't feel one-dimensional and I appreciate the character development in regards to her relationships with her partner and her sister.
*There are many mentions of cigarette smoking in these books.. those sensitive to the topic or trying to quit may want to avoid reading.
*There are many mentions of cigarette smoking in these books.. those sensitive to the topic or trying to quit may want to avoid reading.
Moderate: Death, Blood, Murder, Alcohol
This sequel encouraged a fondness within me for the protagonist, Susan Ryland. I didn’t enjoy her story as much in Magpie Murders. In fact, in the first book, I ended up enjoying the Atticus Pund story more. However, in Moonflower Murders, I got to know and care more about Susan, her thoughts and experiences.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
Two many characters, too manipulative and one too many books. The “book within a book” device was interesting in Magpie Murders - now it’s just irritating. Not for me.