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sheaes21's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I loved this book. Visiting a copy of my favorite book of 2023, when I came across this one. What caught my eye was the cross word on the front. Once I read about the eccentricities of the main character I immediately knew it was going to be good ◡̈
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Gaslighting, Death, and Gun violence
courtiny's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
chelsea_shelves's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This cozy murder mystery was a fun and relaxing listen as an audiobook. I so enjoyed the narration. Three women, who could not be more different, come together as amateur sleuths to solve the string of sudden murders in their otherwise sleepy town. Judith is a 77 single woman who sets the newspaper crossword, Suzie is middle aged hardworking dog walker and Becks is a devoted mom and vicar’s wife.
Before they know it they are deep in solving the clues of the crime and form strong friendship they didn’t know they desperately needed. They find courage, confidence and purpose.
I was surprised by the twists and enjoyed the challenge in solving the mystery. My only critique is it got a little slow for me and then the answers to the mystery were told in a drawn out monologue… but I think that was in the style of a traditional classic mystery novel. I just found as an audiobook I had to rewind at times because my mind wandered. Still highly recommend this!
This is a 3 part series and has been adapted into a PBS masterpiece television show. I’m curious to watch it to see how it compares to the book!
Before they know it they are deep in solving the clues of the crime and form strong friendship they didn’t know they desperately needed. They find courage, confidence and purpose.
I was surprised by the twists and enjoyed the challenge in solving the mystery. My only critique is it got a little slow for me and then the answers to the mystery were told in a drawn out monologue… but I think that was in the style of a traditional classic mystery novel. I just found as an audiobook I had to rewind at times because my mind wandered. Still highly recommend this!
This is a 3 part series and has been adapted into a PBS masterpiece television show. I’m curious to watch it to see how it compares to the book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Infidelity and Murder
litspinster's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
The characters are fun, but the ending was largely lifted from Strangers on a Train, so if you've read/seen that, it's not hard to figure out the twist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Animal death
taural41's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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? No
3.75
Very fun read for me - really enjoyed almost all of it. Would have been a 4.5 or 4.75 on enjoyment scale for me if not for the last page. I’m sure many people will love it, but the character revelation at the very end soured the whole book for me a bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Body horror, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol
holy_moly_colee's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
jlaz_13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Stalking and Toxic relationship
m_liz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
This was a really fun, quick read! It’s no Thursday Murder Club, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. I’ll definitely be reading the next books in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
bessadams's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Animal death, and Alcohol
allisonstockslager's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder