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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
After being in a sort of slump for a while (exams ugh), this was a quick, fun book to bring me back into reading. I've never read a cozy mystery before, but this is what I thought they would be like.
The idea of following an old lady who just happens to be a retired CIA agent is hilarious to me but surprisingly wasn't boring. My life as a 16-year-old is probably more boring than hers if I'm being honest. She's able to simultaneously be a badass and a part of a senior citizens reading group. What else could you ask for?
The mystery was well done and even though it was kind of silly, the reveal was good and unexpected. Throughout the story, it kept me guessing, which is what I want from a mystery.
All in all a good book, but nothing tooooooo spectacular. Will probably read the others in the series.
The idea of following an old lady who just happens to be a retired CIA agent is hilarious to me but surprisingly wasn't boring. My life as a 16-year-old is probably more boring than hers if I'm being honest. She's able to simultaneously be a badass and a part of a senior citizens reading group. What else could you ask for?
The mystery was well done and even though it was kind of silly, the reveal was good and unexpected. Throughout the story, it kept me guessing, which is what I want from a mystery.
All in all a good book, but nothing tooooooo spectacular. Will probably read the others in the series.
mysterious
fast-paced
I rated it a 5 for several reasons. They are quick reads. When I was younger, I read original Tom Clancy/ Stephen King 750+ page novels... loved how long they were.
Not anymore. I must have reading ADD now. These are the perfect length. In fact I recently commented to a friend that about 150 pages is my attention span for an entire story. The mysteries are not drawn out endlessly with 200+ needless middle pages. That drives me crazy.
Barbara, she is a surprisingly fleshed out character. I'm on the third one, and she's still interesting. You also get enough to get to know her family, like her grandson.
Not anymore. I must have reading ADD now. These are the perfect length. In fact I recently commented to a friend that about 150 pages is my attention span for an entire story. The mysteries are not drawn out endlessly with 200+ needless middle pages. That drives me crazy.
Barbara, she is a surprisingly fleshed out character. I'm on the third one, and she's still interesting. You also get enough to get to know her family, like her grandson.
3.5 *
Cute little murder mystery that throws in a ton of age-related jokes, mixing of past and present, and was a super quick read. Read as part of the oliviareadsalatte discord suggestion!!
Cute little murder mystery that throws in a ton of age-related jokes, mixing of past and present, and was a super quick read. Read as part of the oliviareadsalatte discord suggestion!!
adventurous
fast-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Short sweet book. Nice little mystery but due to the page count it didn't really get into any depth. Enjoyable for a quick read!