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ninahuynh's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This is a much slower book than the previous one. These stories track the back stories of Maud and those close to her.You do have to suspend belief for some of them, since how is it the police , or guess the ME, track that almonds was the cause of death or that the murder weapon was a cane? Does Maud rid of the cane after the murder? I assume she doesn’t take it with her to the gathering with the other travelers, but then wouldn’t that be out of character for her?? I guess since this is more about Maud and her murdering schemes, there isn’t a need to go into details for the other side. It just feels un-thrurough, for a lack of a better word. Maybe I watch too much SVU 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Grief, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Addiction, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual assault
daniela_cruz's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Uau quando eu pensei que esta senhora já não me pode surpreender BAM
Devo admitir que no início do livro comecei a ficar aborrecida com a ideia de more uma clara sociopata no mínimo estar a analisar os seus erros passados ou até sentir remorsos, mas a sua decisão no final foi prefeita com aquilo que sabemos dela. ADOREI o reverter da moeda e como no fundo a Maude tem sem sombrw de dúvidas uma origem sombria mas também é a consequência do seu ambiente. No final espero que ela viva o suficiente para pelo menos mais uma aventura.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Pedophilia
trekkifulshay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Mental illness
Minor: Murder
aeori's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Death
Minor: Rape
ashleybakerwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I liked this one perhaps more than the first one. Definitely read the TWs but don't let them deter you too much. I'd say its HEA- even though it's about Maude. Read them in order, you won't regret it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Addiction, Bullying, Grief, Mental illness, Ableism, and Alcoholism
bookishaddictions's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
These short stories tell of the adventures of Maud, an elderly woman from Sweden. However, Maud isn’t as nice as we typically expect little old ladies to be. We get to follow Maud as she “solves” problems at home, and we get to follow her on her trips abroad. The stories are funny, quick, and remind you why the elderly should not be underestimated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Mental illness
bev3203's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
Maud is an intriguing character. I thought I knew who she was after the first book, but this one turned my initial thoughts upside down.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Murder, and Rape
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