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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was really excited to pick up this book which offered a contemporary Agatha Christie-type mystery. Writer Lettice Davenport was a thinly veiled Agatha Christie. The three actresses who played detective Dahlia Lively were a welcome plot point as their (potential) rivalry threw a wrench into the mix.
While I liked the mystery of solving the who dunnits, I don't think that there was anything groundbreaking or memorable in the story.
While I liked the mystery of solving the who dunnits, I don't think that there was anything groundbreaking or memorable in the story.
Simultaneously a love letter to Golden Age murder mysteries, a paean to female friendship, and a rollicking whodunnit in its own right, The Three Dahlias was an absolute delight and I'm thrilled that we will get more of the Dahlias and their adventures.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
The start was a little slow, and I found the characters quite insufferable in the opening few chapters, which I think slowed down my initial enjoyment of the book.
However, I very quickly fell in love with the three main women and as soon as that had happened this book had me gripped. I guessed some of the upcoming twists, but the final reveal at the end had me gasping. I’ll be reading the rest of the series for sure.
However, I very quickly fell in love with the three main women and as soon as that had happened this book had me gripped. I guessed some of the upcoming twists, but the final reveal at the end had me gasping. I’ll be reading the rest of the series for sure.
Such a fun premise for a mystery series! Three actresses who have, or will have, played the same iconic fictional detective, bond together to solve present day mysteries. I adored the relationship between the three women of different generations. Elegant Rosalind, the first to bring Dahlia to screen back in the 1970s is considered a national treasure as a veteran actress. The bombastic Caro, who played Dahlia the longest in a TV version throughout the 80s and maybe 90s, is as big a character off screen as on. She has never found professional notoriety outside her role as Dahlia Lively. And Posy the young actress who has yet to bring her version of the detective to the screen. She has spent her young life in front of the camera with little to show for it She endeavors to prove she is more than a child star and tabloid gossip.
The other leading lady is Lettice Davenport, the author of the Dahlia Lively series, spanning countless books from the 1930s to the 70s. Although the fictional author may be based loosely on Agatha Christie, Dahlia feels very much like a twenty-first century lady. I’ve read a lot of Christie over the last year, and gender roles were firmly intact. Where Dahlia defies early and mid-twentieth century female convention, with her confident swagger. I’m particularly impressed with Katy Watson’s ability to create a whole Lively backlog for the series, along with quotes epigraphing each chapter.
I am so happy to have found this series and look forward to seeking out the rest of the books. I discovered a Christmas novella that I hope to get to before the year ends. (I’m loving the genre of mystery series holiday novellas)
The other leading lady is Lettice Davenport, the author of the Dahlia Lively series, spanning countless books from the 1930s to the 70s. Although the fictional author may be based loosely on Agatha Christie, Dahlia feels very much like a twenty-first century lady. I’ve read a lot of Christie over the last year, and gender roles were firmly intact. Where Dahlia defies early and mid-twentieth century female convention, with her confident swagger. I’m particularly impressed with Katy Watson’s ability to create a whole Lively backlog for the series, along with quotes epigraphing each chapter.
I am so happy to have found this series and look forward to seeking out the rest of the books. I discovered a Christmas novella that I hope to get to before the year ends. (I’m loving the genre of mystery series holiday novellas)
I bought this book (and pre ordered the next one) at the same time. Based on the recommendations of whatcarly.reads instagram.
The book was a bit of a slow burner. But I've been incredibly blah and lost the reading bug.
The beginning starts with an info of the convention "pamphlet" along with the maps. which, at first glance, really confused me. (It hasn't taken much), but on reflection was rather quite a clever way of introducing the characters.
However, I enjoyed the style of writing. I loved the little snippets of the Dahlia Lively books at the beginning of the chapter. Giving hints to what the next chapter is about.
I had suspected some of what had gone on. Along with the murderer. However, there were quite a few fun surprises along the way.
Like most murder mysteries read, it starts off at a slow leisurely pace and quickens as the plot unfolds.
I really did enjoy it towards the end, and I cannot wait for the sequel.
The book was a bit of a slow burner. But I've been incredibly blah and lost the reading bug.
The beginning starts with an info of the convention "pamphlet" along with the maps. which, at first glance, really confused me. (It hasn't taken much), but on reflection was rather quite a clever way of introducing the characters.
However, I enjoyed the style of writing. I loved the little snippets of the Dahlia Lively books at the beginning of the chapter. Giving hints to what the next chapter is about.
I had suspected some of what had gone on. Along with the murderer. However, there were quite a few fun surprises along the way.
Like most murder mysteries read, it starts off at a slow leisurely pace and quickens as the plot unfolds.
I really did enjoy it towards the end, and I cannot wait for the sequel.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
