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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed experiencing the book through all the different characters perspectives. The book felt thrilling but also cozy. I was also surprised by the ending. I would recommend this book to people who like murder mysteries!
The Postscript Murders is an adorable murder mystery novel by Elly Griffiths. It follows an eclectic group of mismatched characters, including an ex-monk, a cryptocurrency specialist slash caretaker and DS Harbinder who pretends to be a hardass but is really a sweetheart.
The novel is whimsical, humorous and takes a light-hearted approach to solving a murder, while still managing to create suspenseful moments. It reminded me of the new film Knives Out and the 1970s who-dunnit vibe that surrounded it.
I was surprised at some of the deeper topics that it delved into such as: trauma from the Crimea invasion, the trauma of an absentee father and the idea of coming out of the closet in many different scenarios. My only critique would be that the story seemed a little bit messy and that there was an element missing that could tie it all together. This book is the second instalment in the DS Harbinder Kaur series and is the follow-up to the book The Stranger Diaries. It’s definitely not necessary to read the first book to follow the events in this one.
The novel is whimsical, humorous and takes a light-hearted approach to solving a murder, while still managing to create suspenseful moments. It reminded me of the new film Knives Out and the 1970s who-dunnit vibe that surrounded it.
I was surprised at some of the deeper topics that it delved into such as: trauma from the Crimea invasion, the trauma of an absentee father and the idea of coming out of the closet in many different scenarios. My only critique would be that the story seemed a little bit messy and that there was an element missing that could tie it all together. This book is the second instalment in the DS Harbinder Kaur series and is the follow-up to the book The Stranger Diaries. It’s definitely not necessary to read the first book to follow the events in this one.
A rather fun mystery novel with some satisfying red herrings and external jeopardy to keep it lively. I've heard rough things about about the audiobook of the first in the series, so I didn't listen to it, but I might go back to it.
This series is SO different from Griffiths' Ruth Galloway series, and book 2 here was better than book 1. Something about this particular installment was a lot of fun. The events were a little far-fetched, he's I really would have enjoyed meeting the first victim.
This is the second title of the Harbinder Kaur series, and if anything, the characters here are rather peculiar. It was fun to follow a whole bunch of amateur sleuth who sometimes helped and at other times made Harbinder worry about them. What I enjoyed is that Griffiths plays a little more with Harbinder being gay. Maybe it is because it has become a fashionable prop for main characters, but I hope not. The plot was fun, you can guess who might be behind the series of crimes, however, I was a bit disappointed by how the culprit got caught. Nevertheless, characters, plot, setting, atmosphere, and a style of writing that also wants you to read on make this a really good title. 5 out of 5 stars.
This is the second in the Harbinder Kaufman series by Elly Griffiths. Harbinder is an Indian-British, lesbian detective with a slightly cynical view on life. This new series makes me very happy. I can’t wait until the 3rd one is published!
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
N/A
3.5. In some ways this book is a love letter to cozy murder mysteries. The trio of amateur sleuths were fun to spend time with and I’m glad they ended up being the “main characters” versus Harbinder—although I did warm to her slightly more in this book. I did a mix of reading the ebook and listening to the audiobook (the narration is great).