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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Not sure what to rate this because I liked it both more and less than the first in the series. On the one hand, I loved the little crew of crime solvers (Edwin, Natalka, and Benedict). On the other hand, the ending didn't feel as tightly wrapped up because there were more "moving parts"/more pieces to the whodunnit and more twists. But all in all still enjoyable.
This book felt so flat. I got 30% in and just had to put it down.
I felt so bored and wanting more action and more drama.
This felt like a bad copy of The Thursday murder club.
I felt so bored and wanting more action and more drama.
This felt like a bad copy of The Thursday murder club.
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
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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:
No
Definitely at the cosier end of the cosy/gritty spectrum, this is a murder mystery for book lovers. An author is murdered, a book contains a vital clue, writers are frequently discussed and a key scene is set at a crime writers festival. What’s not to love?!
It begins with the death of a ninety year old woman, whose hobby had been advising crime writers on ingenious ways to kill off their characters. Her Ukrainian carer Natalka is convinced that Peggy’s death was suspicious and she ropes in local barista Bernard and Peggy’s elderly friend Edwin to help her investigate. They make an odd, but very likeable trio. At the same time DS Harbinder Kaur, whom we first met in [b:The Stranger Diaries|40796097|The Stranger Diaries (Harbinder Kaur #1)|Elly Griffiths|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532738769l/40796097._SY75_.jpg|58794499], is also investigating.
It’s all very enjoyable: there are lots of clues and some red herrings, there are several interesting locations but best of all is the wonderful cast of characters. As always, Elly Griffith’s writing is warm, observant and often quite funny. If dark and realistic crime is your thing this is not the book for you, but if you want some light hearted escapism this is perfect.
I received an advance copy for review from NetGalley
It begins with the death of a ninety year old woman, whose hobby had been advising crime writers on ingenious ways to kill off their characters. Her Ukrainian carer Natalka is convinced that Peggy’s death was suspicious and she ropes in local barista Bernard and Peggy’s elderly friend Edwin to help her investigate. They make an odd, but very likeable trio. At the same time DS Harbinder Kaur, whom we first met in [b:The Stranger Diaries|40796097|The Stranger Diaries (Harbinder Kaur #1)|Elly Griffiths|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532738769l/40796097._SY75_.jpg|58794499], is also investigating.
It’s all very enjoyable: there are lots of clues and some red herrings, there are several interesting locations but best of all is the wonderful cast of characters. As always, Elly Griffith’s writing is warm, observant and often quite funny. If dark and realistic crime is your thing this is not the book for you, but if you want some light hearted escapism this is perfect.
I received an advance copy for review from NetGalley
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really, really loved this one. The plot was engrossing, I found myself attached to all of the characters, I enjoyed the literary references. I hope Griffiths keeps Benedict, Natalka, and Edwin around for future DS Kaur novels.
I love Elly Griffiths' style; regardless of whether it's the Ruth Galloway or the Harbinder Kaur series, she uses the same elegant style to tell a fun, twisty murder story where good always wins out in the end. My only complaint with this book is that the most interesting character (90 year old Peggy Smith) was murdered before the story began!