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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...
emmaparsnips's review
2.0
Waited for something to happen throughout the whole book. I liked the concept and setting, as well as the characters, but really disappointed.
ljbentley27's review
3.0
In the Crypt with a Candlestick by Daisy Waugh is a slapstick romp with a murder mystery at the heart of it. I don’t really think it was what I was expecting if I am truly honest. I think I was expecting a more Agatha Christie style murder mystery and what I got was a little bit of Carry On films meets Jilly Cooper novels.
That doesn’t mean that In the Crypt with a Candlestick wasn’t fun or that it wasn’t an enjoyable read. It had me giggling in the right parts and to be fair to Daisy Waugh it also had me guessing whodunit until the very last page.
So whilst I cannot say that I was prepared for the story that I read I can honestly say that it was a thoroughly entertaining read and is perfect if you want to read something that is light-hearted.
In the Crypt with a Candlestick by Daisy Waugh is available now.
That doesn’t mean that In the Crypt with a Candlestick wasn’t fun or that it wasn’t an enjoyable read. It had me giggling in the right parts and to be fair to Daisy Waugh it also had me guessing whodunit until the very last page.
So whilst I cannot say that I was prepared for the story that I read I can honestly say that it was a thoroughly entertaining read and is perfect if you want to read something that is light-hearted.
In the Crypt with a Candlestick by Daisy Waugh is available now.
lindsayreads's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Grief
annarella's review
3.0
I think it's mix of comedy of manners, humorous fiction and traditional mystery.
There's a lot of potential but the story somehow failed to deliver and the story fell flat even if it's quite enjoyable at times.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
There's a lot of potential but the story somehow failed to deliver and the story fell flat even if it's quite enjoyable at times.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
shelfadmirer's review
1.0
I really wanted to like this book that promised a Christie and Wodehouse style thriller and had a blurb that was intriguing. But everything fell flat for me. The characters, the setting and the story. I guess, this just isn't for me since a lot of people seem to have noticed stuff I missed.