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c_sch's review
DNF after reading about 1/2 the book. Usually enjoy the subtle humor of the Agatha Raisin series, but this didn’t work for me. Too much talking about a donkey named Wiz Waz.
ashley_andherbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first Agatha Raisin book. Although it is part of a series (book 30!), I had no issues reading this without having read the previous books.
Agatha is hired to investigate a case of industrial espionage at a factory. From the beginning, nothing seems right about this company or employees. What starts off as an industrial espionage investigation, quickly turns into a murder case.
I thought this was a fun book, a humorous murder mystery. Agatha Raisin is a fun character, she's mouthy and opinionated and not very good at comforting anyone. She comes of as quite rude, but I found myself laughing at her outbursts.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book for a review!
Agatha is hired to investigate a case of industrial espionage at a factory. From the beginning, nothing seems right about this company or employees. What starts off as an industrial espionage investigation, quickly turns into a murder case.
I thought this was a fun book, a humorous murder mystery. Agatha Raisin is a fun character, she's mouthy and opinionated and not very good at comforting anyone. She comes of as quite rude, but I found myself laughing at her outbursts.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book for a review!
ljwrites85's review against another edition
4.0
Goodness me, I can’t believe this is the thirtieth Agatha Raisin mystery! I’ve read this series, on and off again for years and I was so excited to get approved for this one on NetGalley.
PI Agatha Raisin and her put upon assistant Toni have been asked to investigate some industrial espionage but finds something is definitely off at the factory…
Soon they find themselves investigating the murder of the factory employee Mrs Dinwiddy but the police are convinced it was the fault of a very bad tempered donkey Wizz Wazz. Can Agatha convince the police there’s more to the death than meets the eye and save poor Wizz Wazz?
As a person who’s dipped in and out for years with this series, I was able to jump straight in, without worrying about the fact that I haven’t read the previous one. I do also think you could dive into this one if you’ve never read any of the other books but I highly recommend you give them a go if you love cosy mysteries!
Beating About The Bush is quite a short novel, in fact I devoured it over a weekend which is usually quick for me!
I had forgotten just how bossy and argumentative Agatha was! I always feel sorry for anyone who gets in her way, especially her poor assistant Toni who usually bears the brunt of her bad moods. Saying that there’s something still inherently likeable about Agatha, I think it’s because a lot of her moodiness comes from her insecurities.
I will also give a shoutout to Wizz Wazz who provided a lot of comic relief throughout the novel.
Beating About The Bush is a fun filled, fast paced cosy and a nice addition to this fabulous series.
PI Agatha Raisin and her put upon assistant Toni have been asked to investigate some industrial espionage but finds something is definitely off at the factory…
Soon they find themselves investigating the murder of the factory employee Mrs Dinwiddy but the police are convinced it was the fault of a very bad tempered donkey Wizz Wazz. Can Agatha convince the police there’s more to the death than meets the eye and save poor Wizz Wazz?
As a person who’s dipped in and out for years with this series, I was able to jump straight in, without worrying about the fact that I haven’t read the previous one. I do also think you could dive into this one if you’ve never read any of the other books but I highly recommend you give them a go if you love cosy mysteries!
Beating About The Bush is quite a short novel, in fact I devoured it over a weekend which is usually quick for me!
I had forgotten just how bossy and argumentative Agatha was! I always feel sorry for anyone who gets in her way, especially her poor assistant Toni who usually bears the brunt of her bad moods. Saying that there’s something still inherently likeable about Agatha, I think it’s because a lot of her moodiness comes from her insecurities.
I will also give a shoutout to Wizz Wazz who provided a lot of comic relief throughout the novel.
Beating About The Bush is a fun filled, fast paced cosy and a nice addition to this fabulous series.
smacc's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
khoar's review against another edition
3.0
Even though I don't really care for Agatha Raisin, I love this series. Agatha does some really dumb things and I can't get past how obsessed she is with always needing a man in her life. That said, the peripheral characters are fantastic and the stories are always original - no same sh*t, different day for Agatha. This cozy mystery series has been great fun to listen to and Beating about the Bush is no exception. Sadly, I am writing this review after the passing of M. C. Beaton. I will miss reading more adventures of Agatha and friends .
(NetGalley ebook - I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
(NetGalley ebook - I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
jasnad's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
amaezone's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5