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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
When I started reading this I was like wow kids books are so dark these days, but then I remembered I grew up with Lemony Snicket
Apparently this was in my to read list for 2 1/2 years before I got it as a present. I know why I didn’t read it - it’s a slightly more awkward chalet school novel with crime - but nevertheless it was a good soft read and I’ll almost certainly come back for more.
A fabulous murder mystery set in a 1930's boarding school - think Agatha Christie the school years. A really good cast and a really nice period feel to the writing. This will probably be popular with adult readers of cosy crime, and I'm planning on lending it to my mother to see if she agrees.
Well done middle grades mystery with a slightly irritating co-lead.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was such a great book!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
mysterious
fast-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
I loved this book. This is a book made for children & with that comes a lot of simplification. It was clever, cute & a quick read. I am definitely interested in reading more from this series.