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jcousins's review against another edition
1.0
I can't believe this is the same author who writes the Hamish Macbeth series--which I love. Agatha Raisin is a crotchety, middle-aged amateur detective, but she's not funny or endearing or anything. Give this series a miss.
kategci's review against another edition
3.0
Needed something light and breezy and Agatha Raisin always fits the bill. In this episode, Agatha has fled to Fryfam, a hamlet in Norwich and her buddy Sir Charles Fraith joins her. Of course, there are several murders and awful town folk. This was a better than recent books in the series. I enjoy Agatha's edge and it was on full display in this episode as she brusquely question the people in this small closed town.
jeneenthepharm's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aribeaud's review against another edition
3.0
Vraiment un bon tome pour Agatha ! J’aime beaucoup le personnage de Sir Charles, bien plus que James. Bien hâte de connaître la suite
tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
Another fairly entertaining installment of the Agatha Raisin mysteries. I always enjoy Agatha but she’s also a puzzle to me — I still haven’t really figured her out as a person/protagonist. But Beaton writes well, and Agatha’s dry wit and eccentric personality shine through very well.
I don’t understand her relationship with Sir Charles Fraith, either... or her attraction to James Lacey. Agatha seems to be the sort of heroine who is considered to be “doomed in love.”
Would recommend to fans of M.C. Beaton, cozy mysteries, dry humor, and protagonists that seem more human than is typical.
I don’t understand her relationship with Sir Charles Fraith, either... or her attraction to James Lacey. Agatha seems to be the sort of heroine who is considered to be “doomed in love.”
Would recommend to fans of M.C. Beaton, cozy mysteries, dry humor, and protagonists that seem more human than is typical.
cb23's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rosemariew's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megtropolitan's review against another edition
3.0
Oh Aggie. You know they could never make me hate you. I need to respect my girl's dedication to the delusion, being a hater, and above all else, vanity. Just when you think she is going to turn her life around, enemy number ONE, James Lacy, rears his big ol' head and our dear Mrs. Raisin folds like a cheap suit. I cannot WAIT to see how this latest development turns out!