funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

this was a light, fast-paced mystery just like the first. i enjoyed the train setting and the setup of mystery writers being suspects, and the twists & turns made for an enjoyable page-turner. like book 1, ernie’s meta voice was fun, but at the same time, i think this narration style made it a little difficult to truly connect with the characters. still, it was fun to turn off my brain and be immersed in ernie’s world again!
relaxing 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
adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Crime is not my genre of choice but I did find the first Ernest Cunningham book to be a fun romp. 
This one wasn’t quite as solid in my opinion. The pacing was a lot slower, the characters weren’t as interesting, and I also didn’t find it quite as funny. 
Still a good read, just not a stand out in any sense. 
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megwoods1965's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 32%

Okay but got busy with other stuff
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I am not a fan of a narrator who speaks to readers with explanations.

reversibleraincoat's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 13%

I really don't like the main character.
adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix