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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I knew it was going to be a stressful weekend and wanted something to transport me away to somewhere safe and familiar. This is the 24th of these books I've read so I knew what I was getting and it really fit the bill. Simple stories/plots, not especially "sophisticated" murders, but most importantly, an easy to get into society that has become like family every time I return. Since the main protagonist, Jim Qwilleran, is independently wealthy he has a fairly stress-free existence doing just what he wants to do. And even though it's not exactly what I'd pick for myself, I sure would like to be in his shoes.
As for the story, itself, I found it much like the last few books in the series; i.e. more about life in the northern areas around Moose County than about actual murder solving. In fact, in this book the murders happen off stage and almost without impact on the main characters, like an afterthought to the rest of the book. This is probably not the best book for murder mystery lovers but still enjoyable for a quick read to escape a holiday weekend with the relatives :)
As for the story, itself, I found it much like the last few books in the series; i.e. more about life in the northern areas around Moose County than about actual murder solving. In fact, in this book the murders happen off stage and almost without impact on the main characters, like an afterthought to the rest of the book. This is probably not the best book for murder mystery lovers but still enjoyable for a quick read to escape a holiday weekend with the relatives :)
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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:
No
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I needed a break from Fugitive Pieces, so I turned to fluff. Very little plot. Lots of historical description. Wouldn't have wanted it to go on much longer, but a nice respite from the horrors of the world.