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3.05 AVERAGE
3.05 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
PopSugar Reading Challenge 2022: A book that takes place during your favourite season
(My favourite season is probably summer, although as Mum pointed out to me yesterday, I do moan all summer about it being too hot.)
If you're after a good murder mystery, Death in August is not for you. The mystery side of this book is lacking and you will be disappointed.
Despite being a thoroughly unsatisfying mystery drowned in filler, I actually found myself growing charmed by Bordelli and his gang of misfit characters. It developed atmosphere as it went along and I did find myself feeling somewhat warmed and amused by the cast of bit-characters that we are introduced to in lieu of suspects.
Mild spoiler possible in next paragraph (unrelated to mystery).
I will give a content warning for child sexual abuse presented in a positive / eroticised way. Bordelli reminisces nostalgically about being molested by his babysitter and the scene is profoundly discomforting.
This book is worth visiting if you fancy a trip to 1960s Florence. Expect a character study rather than a whodunit.
I'm undecided whether I'd read another Bordelli mystery. I'm undecided how I felt about Death in August. Time will tell whether it lingers in my memory or fades away.
(My favourite season is probably summer, although as Mum pointed out to me yesterday, I do moan all summer about it being too hot.)
If you're after a good murder mystery, Death in August is not for you. The mystery side of this book is lacking and you will be disappointed.
Despite being a thoroughly unsatisfying mystery drowned in filler, I actually found myself growing charmed by Bordelli and his gang of misfit characters. It developed atmosphere as it went along and I did find myself feeling somewhat warmed and amused by the cast of bit-characters that we are introduced to in lieu of suspects.
Mild spoiler possible in next paragraph (unrelated to mystery).
I will give a content warning for child sexual abuse presented in a positive / eroticised way. Bordelli reminisces nostalgically about being molested by his babysitter and the scene is profoundly discomforting.
This book is worth visiting if you fancy a trip to 1960s Florence. Expect a character study rather than a whodunit.
I'm undecided whether I'd read another Bordelli mystery. I'm undecided how I felt about Death in August. Time will tell whether it lingers in my memory or fades away.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
mysterious
Un bel noir sul solco già tracciato mezzo secolo fa da Scerbanenco. L'unica vera pecca, dal mio punto di vista, è che non ci ho respirato l'aria di Firenze. Ad ogni modo l'ho trovato un buon romanzo e con Vichi ho trovato un buon autore da leggere.
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No