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missmarshey'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Really enjoyed this book, it follows nicely on from the first book but can be read as a standalone. Looking forward to starting the third in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Dementia and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence and Drug use
katy_bee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
I had this on audiobook for the gym. I'd read the first in the series and I wanted something fairly light that I wouldn't have to focus on too much and thought this would fit the bill. I guess it did but I'm not going to bother with any of the others. It dragged and meandered and I wasn't invested in any of the characters or the mystery of who had died and who had killed them. I found it fairly twee as well. The recurring joke is the juxtaposition of middle class, middle England with crime and espionage, "let's have a cream tea and talk about the mafia. Oh dear, we've got raspberry jam which is almost as annoying as the gun violence" it got tired pretty quickly!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Drug use
thequiltyreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Fun cosy murder mystery. A little far fetched at times. I enjoyed all the little modern day culture references and the fact that there were a few intertwined stories that left me guessing for a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, and Gun violence
graceheartsbooks's review against another edition
4.5
Another book club pick I enjoyed lol
I loved this book better than the first one. Especially once we got towards the end as everything came to a head and there were a lot of twists and turns. Can’t wait to read the next two books :)
I loved this book better than the first one. Especially once we got towards the end as everything came to a head and there were a lot of twists and turns. Can’t wait to read the next two books :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content and Dementia
Minor: Drug use
helen777's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Murder, Drug use, and Dementia
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Gun violence
Moderate: Violence, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use
jlaz_13'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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Gun violence
Moderate: Dementia, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use
cawilliams29's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I love these characters. The plot is interesting, the twists and mysteries keep me engaged and the action adds some adventure and fun to the narrative but overall the character portraits and development, the relationship between these people, that's what makes this book what it is.
Following these four people who feel completely fleshed out, they live seperate lives from each other and even from the book itself, it truly feels like each of them were taken from our world and popped together in Coopers chase to see what trouble they'd get up to.
The vulnerability and struggle Ibrahim goes through in this story and the support and love of this friends.
The connection between Ron and the people he loves, his grandson bringing out the child in all of them.
The strength and independence of Elizabeth being broken down by finally realised she can depend on her friends. The stunningly, heartbreaking tender relationship between her and Steven.
Bogdan, everyone loves Bogdan. His friendship with Steven keeping him with us a little longer.
And of course Joyce. Always joyful, always underestimated and always up to mischief.
I love following these people as they go on the adventures of a lifetime, teaching us that no matter how old you get, you always have more to learn, more to do and more to love.
Following these four people who feel completely fleshed out, they live seperate lives from each other and even from the book itself, it truly feels like each of them were taken from our world and popped together in Coopers chase to see what trouble they'd get up to.
The vulnerability and struggle Ibrahim goes through in this story and the support and love of this friends.
The connection between Ron and the people he loves, his grandson bringing out the child in all of them.
The strength and independence of Elizabeth being broken down by finally realised she can depend on her friends. The stunningly, heartbreaking tender relationship between her and Steven.
Bogdan, everyone loves Bogdan. His friendship with Steven keeping him with us a little longer.
And of course Joyce. Always joyful, always underestimated and always up to mischief.
I love following these people as they go on the adventures of a lifetime, teaching us that no matter how old you get, you always have more to learn, more to do and more to love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Drug use, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Gun violence
jssflrnc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Drug use, Violence, and Murder
alyssas319's review against another edition
adventurous
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
Funny, exciting, and captivating mystery. A sequel that is just as good if not better than the first novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Dementia, Gun violence, and Drug use