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3.16 AVERAGE
3.16 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Caramel Pecan Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke is the 28th A Hannah Swensen Mystery. I do not feel Caramel Pecan Roll Murder is a standalone book. New readers will find the background information needed to be missing. Fans of the series (like me), though, will enjoy it. I have read every Hannah Swensen mystery. Caramel Pecan Roll Murder picks up a few weeks after the death with Ross, Hannah’s “husband” has been cleared up. Hannah is lacking her confidence after everything that has happened. I hope she gets it back soon. I understand that Hannah loves her condo, but I feel it would be best for her and Moishe if she sold it and found a new place to live (I see her in a cozy little house with lots of play space for Moishe and Cuddles). I feel bad for Moishe, and I am glad that he has Cuddles to keep him company and has Hannah’s mother to spoil him. The mystery had a dead television host at a fishing tournament. The man was a piece of work so naturally there are a number of suspects. Hannah with help from Andrea sets out to hook the killer. Hannah could use the diversion as her thoughts keep going back to Ross. There are good clues to help readers solve the crime before the reveal. The reveal was dramatic and tense. We get all our questions answered regarding the whodunit. The pacing was a little slower for Caramel Pecan Roll Murder. I enjoyed my latest visit to Lake Eden. We are left with a little cliffhanger at the end of Caramel Pecan Roll Murder. I am curious how it will turn out. I enjoyed catching up with Hannah, Mike, Norman, Delores, Andrea, Michelle, Lonnie, Lisa, and, of course, Moishe. I look forward to seeing what Hannah will do next. Caramel Pecan Roll Murder is a tasty treat with timorous Moishe, a sloshed Sonny, a distressed Sally, a helpful Hannah, a considerate Norman, able assistant Andrea, a sympathetic Mike, and a mysterious murder.
I went into reading this having not read any of the other books, so my perspective is going to be a little bit different from true Hannah Swensen fans. I didn’t think this was anything more or less than what I expected. It was pretty spot on. I was planning to get some good recipes, a likable enough main character, a CW tvesque murder plot, with a hunky Dory kind of vibe. And that’s what I got.
The story focuses on Hannah Swenson, a well loved baker and self made sleuth. Hannah, while still reeling from the ultimate betrayal and death of her ex, is finding it hard to move on in her small community. She spends most of her time with her sister, close friends, mother, and a man who she doesn’t want to give the wrong impression. With a fishing competition in town and body brought along with it, Hannah and and her crew find themselves on a delicious and savory hunt for a killer.
The story was sweet, a little clumsy, and simple enough. I don’t think every mystery needs to be diabolical, or every piece of dialogue needs to be a think piece. I genuinely looked forward to the incorporation of food and treats throughout the story as points of gathering and community, and can’t wait to try the recipes. This book was a nice break from some of the heavier stuff I read and for that, I enjoyed it.
The story focuses on Hannah Swenson, a well loved baker and self made sleuth. Hannah, while still reeling from the ultimate betrayal and death of her ex, is finding it hard to move on in her small community. She spends most of her time with her sister, close friends, mother, and a man who she doesn’t want to give the wrong impression. With a fishing competition in town and body brought along with it, Hannah and and her crew find themselves on a delicious and savory hunt for a killer.
The story was sweet, a little clumsy, and simple enough. I don’t think every mystery needs to be diabolical, or every piece of dialogue needs to be a think piece. I genuinely looked forward to the incorporation of food and treats throughout the story as points of gathering and community, and can’t wait to try the recipes. This book was a nice break from some of the heavier stuff I read and for that, I enjoyed it.
Without getting into the actual book itself, I have always enjoyed Joanne's books however this one not so much. I do not know what it was but it did not feel as if it were her writing it. There were too many inconsistencies, like when Hannah left her room without shoes but put them on in the kitchen? I followed the plot but it was hard at times. It just did not feel like her book. I am hoping the next one gets better. Oh I was not thrilled with the ending at all either.
I do hope the next one will be better written.
I do hope the next one will be better written.