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leebeeloves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
ursalita's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Disappointed in this sequel. I didn’t like the characters this time around and mystery was low stakes
tamisriram's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.75
shamfeldt's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shadowspatrol's review
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.75
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
I came into this mystery series completely blind and SOOO enjoyed it!! Who wouldn't love to root for a former FBI profiler turned stay at home suburban mother of FIVE who smells something fishy when the husband of one of her neighbors turns up dead, supposedly due to his pre-existing heart condition. Not willing to leave things alone, Andy teams up with her fellow crime-solving partner from the first book, Kenny Lee (much to her husband's chagrin). This was a great look at the challenges and struggles of suburban life, marriage and motherhood with a compelling mystery thrown in. Add in smart characters, snappy dialogue and great narration by Emily Woo Zeller and I was completely sold! Excuse me while I go binge the first book in the series. Recommended for fans of Cherie Priest or the show Dead to me.
labraden's review
5.0
When the death of Molly's husband is ruled a heart attack, everyone thinks his heart defect finally caught up with him, but Kenny Lee gets an anonymous call from a woman saying that Molly killed her husband. Kenny Lee's reporter instincts kick in, so he contacts Andrea Stern and discovers that she also suspects her friend of murder. Andie along with Kenny and his team embark on an investigation that reveals multiple secrets being kept by all of Andie's friends that she has dubbed the Cellulitists - cellulite + elitists and eventually leads a little too close to home.
The Self-Made Widow is another winner in the Suburban Dicks series. Once again, I don't understand why more people aren't talking about another of Fabian Nicieza's books. This twisty procedural is full of secrets and clues that once again attacks the mystery from two different perspectives. As well as a crackerjack plot, everything about suburban life is put under the microscope, adding layers to this humorous and emotional story. Both Andie and Kenny question their own life choices and what their futures might hold, making readers ponder their own choices. Overall, The Self-Made Widow is another exceptional mystery that examines the pros and cons of suburban life. 4 1/2 stars
The Self-Made Widow is another winner in the Suburban Dicks series. Once again, I don't understand why more people aren't talking about another of Fabian Nicieza's books. This twisty procedural is full of secrets and clues that once again attacks the mystery from two different perspectives. As well as a crackerjack plot, everything about suburban life is put under the microscope, adding layers to this humorous and emotional story. Both Andie and Kenny question their own life choices and what their futures might hold, making readers ponder their own choices. Overall, The Self-Made Widow is another exceptional mystery that examines the pros and cons of suburban life. 4 1/2 stars
donaldinho's review
4.0
Fun quick entertaining easy read. Even if not life changing, totally worth it.
philibin's review
4.0
(3.75 Stars)
This started off a little slow but quickly picked up speed and progressed nicely. The character development continued and provided additional background information on the major characters.
This was a nice sequel to the first in the series. I would recommend.
This started off a little slow but quickly picked up speed and progressed nicely. The character development continued and provided additional background information on the major characters.
This was a nice sequel to the first in the series. I would recommend.
misscandice's review
4.0
Finally!
I won't go into why I titled my review the way I did, it will be obvious by the end of the book. This book was a little slow to get going but ends in an exciting way.
I won't go into why I titled my review the way I did, it will be obvious by the end of the book. This book was a little slow to get going but ends in an exciting way.