Reviews

The Man Who Couldn't Miss by David Handler

makrevcal's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I struggled to connect with the characters since they are famous and rich, but it isn’t a flaw with the writing. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Abortion, Vomit, Drug use, Suicide, and Drug abuse

git_r_read's review

4.0

Overall I liked this book. A mystery that was a look into the life of a man who is a writer and his ex-wife who is a famous actress. It is set in the 90s and the writer does quite a bit of letting you know that it's set in the 90s. Many references to that fact. It could very well have been my imagination that had me noticing the references. I liked the smartass humor, the characters, especially the main character/voice of the novel, Hoagy. I liked his dog, Lulu. Hoagy's ex-wife is pretty spiffy too.
The mystery was two-fold or there were two mysteries, not sure how to phrase it. It was really well done and I had no idea whodunit until the end and it made sense, no eye-rolling for me. That is key for my enjoyment. I hate to roll my eyes.
I believe I will look for more books in this series, Stewart Hoag Mystery. I enjoyed myself and I'd like to visit more often with this group.

breadandmushrooms's review

mysterious 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

3.75

hollyg35's review

adventurous funny mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this is my second book in this series, quick, fun, snappy!

thecirclek's review

lighthearted 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

2.25

Just . . . not very good. The main character charmlessly quips his way through the whole story. The "clues" that are used to solve the crime literally come down to things like what makes his dog sneeze or, even worse, a borderline-homophobic observation that "straight guys talk like this, but gay guys talk like that". The conclusion is strange and doesn't feel earned.