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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No
A solid Ernest Cunningham novel which I enjoyed in audiobook. Sadly I may have dozed off and missed parts of it as when the killer was revealed I actually had no idea who it was . But that's on me, not on Benjamin.
Narration: 4/5
Narration: 4/5
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've read Benjamin's other two books in this series, so it was only right that I finish it off with the third. I ended up reading this in one sitting (run a bath, pour a glass of wine and you've got yourself the perfect recipe to finish a book).
Okay look, I wanted to like this but alas, it was a bit dull for me. It's not a bad book, but it's not a good book either. The mystery itself is intricate, but not in a satisfying way. It felt like the author was more focused on crafting a puzzle that was technically solvable rather than one that was actually engaging to solve. It's like when you bite into a Christmas cookie expecting gingerbread, and it turns out to be some weird off-brand shortbread thats FINE but also vaguely disappointing.
The whole "holiday special" thing? A lie. This was not festive. There were a few Christmas clues thrown in like sprinkles on a sad cupcake.
Also there were A LOT of characters crammed into this tiny book. Don't get me wrong, I know my brain is a bit mush at the moment, but I kept forgetting who was who. I needed a diagram. Or flashcards. The pacing was weird, the ending was silly, and overall I just wanted more. More setup, more character moments, more holiday vibes - just more.
Overall, not a bad book, just underwhelming. Also don't read it for the Christmas aspect. As a die-hard Christmas lover, it did not jingle my bells at all.
Okay look, I wanted to like this but alas, it was a bit dull for me. It's not a bad book, but it's not a good book either. The mystery itself is intricate, but not in a satisfying way. It felt like the author was more focused on crafting a puzzle that was technically solvable rather than one that was actually engaging to solve. It's like when you bite into a Christmas cookie expecting gingerbread, and it turns out to be some weird off-brand shortbread thats FINE but also vaguely disappointing.
The whole "holiday special" thing? A lie. This was not festive. There were a few Christmas clues thrown in like sprinkles on a sad cupcake.
Also there were A LOT of characters crammed into this tiny book. Don't get me wrong, I know my brain is a bit mush at the moment, but I kept forgetting who was who. I needed a diagram. Or flashcards. The pacing was weird, the ending was silly, and overall I just wanted more. More setup, more character moments, more holiday vibes - just more.
Overall, not a bad book, just underwhelming. Also don't read it for the Christmas aspect. As a die-hard Christmas lover, it did not jingle my bells at all.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Probably my least favorite of the series so far, but still worth picking up. I love the audiobook production - it earns a whole star on its own.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had loved the First book so so so much but the second was a disappointment for me, however, this one redeems itself by being every bit as fun and engaging as the first!
Absolutely loved it!!
Absolutely loved it!!
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No