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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-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:
Complicated
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the DRC of The Queens of Crime! All opinions in this review are my own.
I feel like I'm always excited to read historical fiction books about well-known people, but then end up not enjoying them as much as I thought I would. The Queens of Crime is the exception! I loved this group of mystery writing women and how they are trying to solve a case to bring justice to a woman that men don't really seem to care about solving. I don't know if there are plans to but I would love a sequel with this cast of characters and another mystery to solve!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I very much enjoyed this 1930s murder mystery and the well-known mystery writers represented. Additionally, the author’s note on the “real life” elements woven into the work of fiction at the end was a treat.
On a deeper level, the narrative addresses bias against women in society, social status and the inequities that lends to, and the power of media and its historic role in silencing women and their lived experiences.
It definitely has me itching for more mystery reads!
On a deeper level, the narrative addresses bias against women in society, social status and the inequities that lends to, and the power of media and its historic role in silencing women and their lived experiences.
It definitely has me itching for more mystery reads!
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really liked this, but some of it was heavy handed—like I get it.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
dark
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
Interesting topic with fact & dramatic fiction.