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thecozyrogue's review
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
chuckdolton's review against another edition
3.0
Good start to a new series.Great twist at the end and I only figured out one of the culprits.
affiknittyreads's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed the characters in this book, especially Samuel and his mother. Will definitely read the next in the series.
kdferrin's review against another edition
4.0
I have enjoyed all of the books in the series so far. I would recommend it to those who like cozy mysteries and who liked [b: The Rosie Project|16181775|The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1)|Graeme Simsion|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1371651741l/16181775._SY75_.jpg|22084678]
mayarelmahdy's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
I'm struggling not to give this book one star because it didn't choose Eleanor Rigby as the best Beatles song. It is. It's cheerfully morbid. It's the best.
Back to the story at hand. I liked it. I don't know how accurate the representation is, but I know there are many levels of Asperger out there and they aren't all like the one described here. I guess it was interesting to see how the authors imagined the thought process of Sam.
I'm struggling not to give this book one star because it didn't choose Eleanor Rigby as the best Beatles song. It is. It's cheerfully morbid. It's the best.
Back to the story at hand. I liked it. I don't know how accurate the representation is, but I know there are many levels of Asperger out there and they aren't all like the one described here. I guess it was interesting to see how the authors imagined the thought process of Sam.
appalonia's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book about a man named Samuel Hoenig with Asperger's syndrome who, at his mother's suggestion, makes a living answering questions at his company 'Questions Answered'. When Ms. Washburn, a female photographer, shows up at his office Samuel enlists her help photographing him swinging a baseball bat in order to provide proof of his answer to a current client. Another man arrives with a question for Samuel: Who stole the head of a client from his cryonics facility? Samuel knows he will need help in dealing with the people at the facility, so offers to pay Ms. Washburn for her assistance during the day, and she quickly proves invaluable. When they arrive to tour the facility, a staff member is found murdered and they are pulled into the investigation.
I loved that Ms. Washburn was familiar with Asperger syndrome and its effects. She showed a great understanding and compassion for the challenges Samuel faces. I really liked all the characters in the book and enjoyed their interactions. I look forward to reading more of Samuel and Ms. Washburn's adventures at 'Questions Answered'.
I loved that Ms. Washburn was familiar with Asperger syndrome and its effects. She showed a great understanding and compassion for the challenges Samuel faces. I really liked all the characters in the book and enjoyed their interactions. I look forward to reading more of Samuel and Ms. Washburn's adventures at 'Questions Answered'.
nichola's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I want to give this 4 stars BUT I am going to give it 3 because I wish there had been a moment where Hoenig recognised his missed connections sooner. I knew the answer a bit TOO soon and I could see where this was going. I think that the autism presentation was surprisingly well done. I know some people disagree with that and I would never over-rule them on this because that is not my job or role as someone with ADHD but not autism, but I do think Copperman deserves props for writing an Autistic character that has been researched fairly well and does not present themselves like the 'brilliance' of Sherlock or any similarly irritatingly perfect detectives we often see presented in this role of the highly intelligent investigator with a neurodivergence.
So overall, I (as a non-autistics but highly neurodivergent reader) appreciated this character. He didn't irritate as much as he could have (by constantly being the smartest person in the room - not because he is autistic) and solved a fun mystery. Though I think he could have clicked a tiny bit earlier, since I did. But I am finding this is something I am faced with a lot in the cozy genre, regardless of the detective.
So with a pinch of salt, good fun!
So overall, I (as a non-autistics but highly neurodivergent reader) appreciated this character. He didn't irritate as much as he could have (by constantly being the smartest person in the room - not because he is autistic) and solved a fun mystery. Though I think he could have clicked a tiny bit earlier, since I did. But I am finding this is something I am faced with a lot in the cozy genre, regardless of the detective.
So with a pinch of salt, good fun!
lisaarnsdorf's review against another edition
3.0
A complicated and interesting mystery in which we are hunting for a decapitated and frozen head. Fun! (Even if it is pretty creepy.) I enjoyed the Asperger's element of the book. Sometimes it was a bit overdone - I could have used less explanation about why Samuel was thinking or doing a particular thing. It's pretty easy to pick up his personality traits and doesn't need so much decoding. And I had a minor problem with some of the things Commander Johnson does or says. Otherwise, a lot of fun!
annachronism's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable. Great main character. Maybe a little too predictable.
mayar_reading_stuff's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
I'm struggling not to give this book one star because it didn't choose Eleanor Rigby as the best Beatles song. It is. It's cheerfully morbid. It's the best.
Back to the story at hand. I liked it. I don't know how accurate the representation is, but I know there are many levels of Asperger out there and they aren't all like the one described here. I guess it was interesting to see how the authors imagined the thought process of Sam.
I'm struggling not to give this book one star because it didn't choose Eleanor Rigby as the best Beatles song. It is. It's cheerfully morbid. It's the best.
Back to the story at hand. I liked it. I don't know how accurate the representation is, but I know there are many levels of Asperger out there and they aren't all like the one described here. I guess it was interesting to see how the authors imagined the thought process of Sam.