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How to murder your Boss – McMasters Handbuch zum Morden by Rupert Holmes
69 reviews
page 61 is as far as I got. Maybe in the future... so far, it's not as captivating as the synopsis makes it it out to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder
adventurous
dark
funny
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:
Complicated
I wasn’t so sure about this book when I first started it, but once it got going I was loving it! Definitely a slow start but it gives necessary information for the rest of the story. Fun humor and an interesting concept. Would recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m not sure there is a way to describe this book without a slew of spoilers. It’s part journal, part history, part… well, the title is How to Murder Your Employer.
Listening to this on audiobook mean that there were some parts that translated poorly - there is one section in which one character describes several schedules in great detail. Mind numbing in audio format (despite the narration talents of Neil Patrick Harris) these details would probably be a cute addition in print.
I enjoyed the experience of this book and enjoyed the distinct format. It does have some slow moving parts so if that isn’t your thing this might not scratch your itch. But for the right person this is a great book!
Listening to this on audiobook mean that there were some parts that translated poorly - there is one section in which one character describes several schedules in great detail. Mind numbing in audio format (despite the narration talents of Neil Patrick Harris) these details would probably be a cute addition in print.
I enjoyed the experience of this book and enjoyed the distinct format. It does have some slow moving parts so if that isn’t your thing this might not scratch your itch. But for the right person this is a great book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
Minor: Violence, Pregnancy
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicide
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
More than anything, I think this book shines when it comes to how the author built up his characters. They're vibrant and alive, and you get this sense that even the minor ones have some measure of fleshed out life guiding them. Each one's a character unto themself and carried the story where I found it starting to drag. Kudos also to its dedication to staying in its general time periods (1950s.... somewhere), though whether the slang and sentiments are wholly accurate I'll leave to someone else's judgement. The author certainly did a good job making it feel plausible though.
It opened in a way I found both funny and novel, but I was more than a little sad when the humor didn't really carry through to the second half of the novel. It just took itself too seriously imopost graduation from McMasters .
While I found it a neat (if not always perclfectly executed) aspect, if you're not a fan of changing POVs in books, be aware that it happens a lot here, not just chapter to chapter, but even several times within one chapter as focus switches between both the different characters' live and actions as well as the one writing(Harrow's omniscient perspectives and the excerpts from Cliff's journals) .
All in all, it's a fun time, but kind of see-sawed between a fun jaunt and taking itself a but too seriously in its second half.
It opened in a way I found both funny and novel, but I was more than a little sad when the humor didn't really carry through to the second half of the novel. It just took itself too seriously imo
While I found it a neat (if not always perclfectly executed) aspect, if you're not a fan of changing POVs in books, be aware that it happens a lot here, not just chapter to chapter, but even several times within one chapter as focus switches between both the different characters' live and actions as well as the one writing
All in all, it's a fun time, but kind of see-sawed between a fun jaunt and taking itself a but too seriously in its second half.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Suicide
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book instantly hooked me. The first few chapters were great! Then it got really boring, then good again, now I'm struggling to finish.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Incredibly thrilling overall. I would clarify this as a dark comedy thriller more than a mystery. Gives me the same fun vibes as a well done heist. Ending was almost too sweet in contrast with the serious subject matter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Chronic illness, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail