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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is an extremely delayed ARC review of this book, but in all honesty, I am extremely relieved that this is the case! I opted to listen to this book in audio and pleasantly surprised to hear that this was set in a podcast style, which I did enjoy! đ„° this very much follows the story of a woman who has just confessed to six murders (all her partners, ruled as natural causes in the past) and we go back to the tale of how it happened. I have to say that I did like the main character, and she is very well written, however, I do feel that cosy mystery style books are not for me at the moment (I am definitely more within my gory crime era!!) so I did struggle at times!
That being said, I will still recommend this, for those lovers of mixed media and of a mystery style book!
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this! Daphne is fascinating and her deadpan expressions whilst confessing to various murders was funny at times. She's certainly lived an interesting life and has picked up a few tricks along the way.
I can see why Ruth needed Daphne and her confessions and at time their conversations felt stilted. However, she's done her a big favour in the end so it all works out well đ
It did seem somewhat justified at times although you can see Daphne used her poetic licence to only give away the bits she was happy with. She's a fun character. đ
Lucy was quite loathsome and I did guess what she was up to later on just as Daphne did. You can't help but feel sorry for Ruth at times but things do look up for her and she clearly considers things carefully before making decisions. It'd be interesting to see where she ends up next!!
I can see why Ruth needed Daphne and her confessions and at time their conversations felt stilted. However, she's done her a big favour in the end so it all works out well đ
It did seem somewhat justified at times although you can see Daphne used her poetic licence to only give away the bits she was happy with. She's a fun character. đ
Lucy was quite loathsome and I did guess what she was up to later on just as Daphne did. You can't help but feel sorry for Ruth at times but things do look up for her and she clearly considers things carefully before making decisions. It'd be interesting to see where she ends up next!!
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dark
mysterious
fast-paced
I'm not sure even what I would classify this book as, but I sure did enjoy it.
Ruth decides to start a podcast by interviewing an old lady, Daphne, who has just confessed to murdering her boyfriend. Over the course of the podcast episodes, more secrets are revealed.
This is part feminist revenge story, part murder mystery, and it was super interesting to read at which point people started to turn against Daphne, if at all.
I liked Ruth as a character, but I felt myself drawn to Daphne. I'm not sure what that says about me, but she was just so likeable.
Ruth decides to start a podcast by interviewing an old lady, Daphne, who has just confessed to murdering her boyfriend. Over the course of the podcast episodes, more secrets are revealed.
This is part feminist revenge story, part murder mystery, and it was super interesting to read at which point people started to turn against Daphne, if at all.
I liked Ruth as a character, but I felt myself drawn to Daphne. I'm not sure what that says about me, but she was just so likeable.
Daphne St Clair has a new boyfriend. Or she did have, until she killed him. Ninety-year-old Daphne is a resident of the Coconut Grove Care Home in Florida. Her days are full of the same mundane things, so she decides to liven things up by confessing to Warren Ackermanâs murder. Whatâs even more surprising is that Warren wasnât the first man Daphne claims to have killed. Or the second. Or the thirdâŠ. Thrust into the spotlight thanks to her wild claims, Daphne becomes a news sensation. Which brings out the podcasters in droves! Making a bid to broadcast Daphneâs story is Ruth Robinson. Sheâs the least experienced, the least polished and that, more than anything else, appeals to Daphne. The listening public is immediately hooked. But as the finale approaches, it becomes clear to both women that neither of them has been one hundred per cent honest with the otherâŠ
Why, oh why, oh why would you confess to multiple murder as you approach the end of your life, having gotten away with it for many, many years? Thatâs the question everyone is asking as they listen to Daphneâs story unfold. What does she have to gain from her sudden confession? The Six Murders of Daphne St Clair (what a title!) is a highly compulsive, intriguing book. As Daphne starts to relay her story, from her desperate, humble beginnings to her multiple marriages, moving up in society and becoming steadily wealthier, we start to see exactly who Daphne St Clair is. Or do we? Is Daphne trustworthy in what she says?
Would I recommend this book? I would, yes. The Six Murders of Daphne St Clair was an entertaining read from start to finish. I found Daphne a very interesting character. At first, I felt she was killing the men in her life to save her own skin. It was either her or her victim. But over time, that changes and things become a little fuzzy around the edges. Ruth is quite a different person from Daphne, and I liked the dynamic between the two. There is an edge of unease there throughout their discussions. Doubt is sprinkled by both characters, and it was interesting to watch their chats play out. With that in mind, if youâre a fan of the unreliable narrator, please give this book a go. I enjoyed the format of the book with the podcast element. Despite this being a fairly common approach in literature these days, it still makes me smile. I enjoyed the humour, the characters (despite many of them being highly unlikeable), the relationship between Daphne and her granddaughter and the overall presentation of the novel. But, of course, itâs not all light and little old ladies! There is darkness here, with a particularly unsettling scene near the start of Daphneâs story where she suffers abuse at the hands of a man in a position of power. I found this scene, in particular, really affected me. All in all, The Six Murders of Daphne St Clair was an enjoyable, fun read with touches of darkness throughout. Fascinating characters, an intriguing storyline and quite possibly my favourite cover of the year! Recommended.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Itâs tagged as âyour new favourite serial killerâ and I have to say thatâs not far off the mark.
Perfect for readers of crime fiction and true crime as well as all those crime podcast subscribers.
We meet nursing home resident nonagenarian Daphne who has recently admitted to killing many of her wealthy ex-husbands whilst assuming numerous identities, amassing a fortune and living the life of an rich New Yorker. She strikes up a peculiar symbiotic relationship with Ruth, a down-at-heel journalist turned podcaster who interviews Daphne regularly whilst sheâs under investigation. Both women have secrets to hide and lies to unpick, but the question is what and why now?
A superb page turner and the perfect summer read.
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own unbiased opinion.
Perfect for readers of crime fiction and true crime as well as all those crime podcast subscribers.
We meet nursing home resident nonagenarian Daphne who has recently admitted to killing many of her wealthy ex-husbands whilst assuming numerous identities, amassing a fortune and living the life of an rich New Yorker. She strikes up a peculiar symbiotic relationship with Ruth, a down-at-heel journalist turned podcaster who interviews Daphne regularly whilst sheâs under investigation. Both women have secrets to hide and lies to unpick, but the question is what and why now?
A superb page turner and the perfect summer read.
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own unbiased opinion.
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No