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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
Great Read
Actual Rating: 3.5
This was an enjoyable read. This is the first book of the Hamish Macbeth series. In this book, Hamish Macbeth has to find the person who strangled and drowned tabloid reporter, Jane Winters. She was a widow and she reveal too many other people’s secrets. I thought the story was fun and quick. I thought the idea of having a cozy mystery with a male character was also something different for me. I thought Hamish was a great character. He is mysterious, but I kinda of would like to know more about him. He is described as bumbling, and lazy. However, as I kept reading, I thought he was observant and skilled at his job. I thought this is a great start to my first cozy mystery with a male main character. The ending was great. I am looking forward to see how the series goes. I am excited to read book 2. Death of a Cad, here I come. Overall, a great read.
Actual Rating: 3.5
This was an enjoyable read. This is the first book of the Hamish Macbeth series. In this book, Hamish Macbeth has to find the person who strangled and drowned tabloid reporter, Jane Winters. She was a widow and she reveal too many other people’s secrets. I thought the story was fun and quick. I thought the idea of having a cozy mystery with a male character was also something different for me. I thought Hamish was a great character. He is mysterious, but I kinda of would like to know more about him. He is described as bumbling, and lazy. However, as I kept reading, I thought he was observant and skilled at his job. I thought this is a great start to my first cozy mystery with a male main character. The ending was great. I am looking forward to see how the series goes. I am excited to read book 2. Death of a Cad, here I come. Overall, a great read.
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Rather dull and only Hamish was given a Scottish accent
I really didn’t care for this book. Wasn’t interested in Hamish as a main character/ detective, found the whodunnit unsatisfying, and was shocked by how poorly the female characters were written. Won’t continue on to the next one.
I love Hamish MacBeth and everything that surrounds his character, but it was very unfortunate that the main POV was Alice's. She was so insufferable and made it difficult to get through to the next chapters despite the book being so short.
I don't want to give up on this series just yet. It's a light mystery which I love so I'm hoping for better stories as the series goes on.
I don't want to give up on this series just yet. It's a light mystery which I love so I'm hoping for better stories as the series goes on.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I'll read more because of my fondness for Agatha Raisin, but Hamish (nor the other characters) didn't really do it for me. Love MC Beaton and I'll read a few more 😊
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No