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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
Fast, entertaining - though less of Hamish himself than I expected! Will read more in the series!
3.5 stars. i really enjoyed the tone of this book! it was a very entertaining cozy mystery with a dash of spice. safe to say i will be continuing this series.
This was a book club selection. I'm generally not a huge fan of mysteries, but I enjoyed this enough to read another. This is a short, quick read where the plot moves quickly and the characters can be a little one dimensional. I really enjoyed the Hamish character (the detective) and look forward to learning more about him in future books. When you need brain candy where the good guys persevere and the bad guys get what is coming to them this is a good option.
A pleasant relaxing read for in between larger novels, this may well become one of my pick and go series. Reading this is like spending time with family, you don't have to concentrate too hard and it's ok if you turn up in your old cardi and slippers.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Murder
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love mysteries set in small towns and also love to see slacker characters make good. So this was a perfect story for me, I really enjoyed it. It's a very fast fun read.
2.5 stars, I liked the character of Hamish Macbeth but the premise of a fishing vacation wasn't my thing. I do enjoy M.C. Beaton's humour and surprising dialogue, characters.