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alexstrapps's review against another edition
I read the first two in this series and enjoyed them but this book was rehashing the character tropes to the extent that I decided not to continue.
wilmaz's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
wilmaz's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sloreads_ca's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
3.0
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Okay, at book three, the Ruth Galloway series is starting to grow on me. The main characters are more multi-faceted, they seem to at least consider that their actions may have consequences, and there's less body-shaming. The side characters also got filled out and have more depth.
While I didn't guess who the murderer was, some aspects of the investigation were very predictable and easy to figure out. Ruth took a few days with a word puzzle that I solved as I read it, and I'm not particularly adept.
There was some foreshadowing for future books. For the first time in this series, I'm eager to see what happens next.
Okay, at book three, the Ruth Galloway series is starting to grow on me. The main characters are more multi-faceted, they seem to at least consider that their actions may have consequences, and there's less body-shaming. The side characters also got filled out and have more depth.
While I didn't guess who the murderer was, some aspects of the investigation were very predictable and easy to figure out. Ruth took a few days with a word puzzle that I solved as I read it, and I'm not particularly adept.
There was some foreshadowing for future books. For the first time in this series, I'm eager to see what happens next.
jennaeliisa's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
stephmcd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
erikabrooks11's review
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
pa259's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
sazzibee4's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0