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book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Book two in a very short series featuring nearly-90-year-old Maud and the people who irritate and annoy her and deserve what they get.
This picks up where the first book left off, and the plot alternates between her current trip to South Africa and memories of past encounters, going all the way back to Maud’s childhood, where she got even with those who crossed her. Some of her memories involve “helping” a neighbor, others involve her work colleagues or her family members. And then there are the various people on her safari trip, some of whom are quite obnoxious and at least one who deserves to be eaten by a lion!
Maud’s an astute observer and prides herself on being a quick thinker. And, of course, who pays any attention to a little old lady?
The ending of this one is a surprise, and I’m not sure it’s entirely in keeping with Maud’s personality. But it was still a fast, enjoyable read.
This picks up where the first book left off, and the plot alternates between her current trip to South Africa and memories of past encounters, going all the way back to Maud’s childhood, where she got even with those who crossed her. Some of her memories involve “helping” a neighbor, others involve her work colleagues or her family members. And then there are the various people on her safari trip, some of whom are quite obnoxious and at least one who deserves to be eaten by a lion!
Maud’s an astute observer and prides herself on being a quick thinker. And, of course, who pays any attention to a little old lady?
The ending of this one is a surprise, and I’m not sure it’s entirely in keeping with Maud’s personality. But it was still a fast, enjoyable read.
emilye3's review against another edition
4.0
There is just something about Maud that makes sense. Loved this second book and its conclusion although not as much death as the first one.
olivia_holmes's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ermykneeandwheezy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pep_pooja's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
roxtar's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Sadly overall o found this book to be boring. I don’t know how a 89-year old serial killer is boring but she manages to be. And there were misspellings in the book which are annoying.
badseedgirl's review against another edition
5.0
I know I should not be rooting for the 88 year old serial killer, but.......
gabalodon's review against another edition
3.0
Much the same as the first one - if you enjoyed that, you'll enjoy this one. The fat-shaming got old and the last story dragged on quite a bit, but I do now want to travel.
outra_mi's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hari_ronin's review against another edition
dark
fast-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
5.0