Reviews

In the Crypt with a Candlestick by Daisy Waugh

richard_morrow's review

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Fun kind of whodunnit that introduces the various characters in the opening chapters to outline what (if any) motive they would have to kill Lady Tode. The blurb and cover design give the impression that this novel takes place in the past however it is a classic plot in a contemporary setting. From the beginning this novel feels like it could easily jump to the TV and would be filled to the brim with a wealth of very British caricatures. Some fun and easily imagined characters that are in some parts PG Wodehouse and other parts Noel Coward. Comedic and mysterious simultaneously throughout. The novel feels like it loses its plot in the middle as the murder falls to the background and it starts to get a little messy. The ending felt quite rushed and not the methodical reveal which feels so at home in a novel such as this. Overall it was enjoyable and an easy read.

isjanne's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

linsey1828's review

funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

sandrakruse's review

lighthearted slow-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? It's complicated

2.0

It took 98 pages for something at all to happen, and from there on it kinda picked up speed. 
Alas, the very flat and boring end as well as the ultra slow beginning made this book a two star - at best. 

zoenne's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I didn't like this one much, I found the characters too insufferable, and the murder mystery itself was like an afterthought. 

maryqueenofbooks's review

funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

kyung's review

funny mysterious 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

2.75

invisiblizm's review

2.0

very misleading blurb.

molliecantread's review

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

annaprichards1's review

1.5

Bizarre book. I was deceived by the cover (was expecting a Christie-esque 1920s murder mystery) and instead it was a poorly-written slapstick set in the modern day. Granted, it was fast paced and had very occasional moments of comedy but altogether, a bizarre book and frankly, I can't forgive a writer actually using 'tbh' several times in dialogue...