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bookshelf_al's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Murder and Dementia
Moderate: Child abuse and Suicide
arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
It is exhausting and frustrating to follow these characters around. Just as the plot gets going, one of them has an "episode" and the plot slams on the brakes.
If you can't resolve the plot by Ch. 14, you haven't been paying attention.
*Edit Turns out it is the *first* of a series, not the 3rd or 4th that I suspected.
Moderate: Suicide and Dementia
Minor: Body shaming and Forced institutionalization
callidoralblack's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Dementia, Forced institutionalization, Death, Grief, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Rape, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Blood, and Car accident
ksgoetz's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Gun violence, Medical content, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Terminal illness, Infidelity, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
rorikae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The housemates of Sunset Hall are dealing with the death of one of their own when they learn that a murder has been committed at the house next door. Though this murder provides the perfect cover for the death of their housemate it also stirs up concern. Who would kill in their small town? The group of older adults band together to find the killer and return peace of mind to Sunset Hall.
Swann has written another really enjoyable murder mystery. This story is filled with a full cast of engaging, complex characters that are mostly all older adults. I loved getting to see the dynamics between the different housemates and how they each try in their own way to solve the murder. The titular Agnes Sharp is given the most time, which makes sense. As Agnes attempts to unravel the mystery, she also begins to unravel her own past and some memories that she has kept hidden. All in all, an incredibly enjoyable murder mystery with a great cast of characters. There are two wonderful animal characters in this book as well, one dog and one tortoise. The tortoise even gets some chapters told through her own perspective. I believe this is a series, which I am excited for since I cannot wait to see what this group gets up to next.
Graphic: Murder, Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
- Darker cozy mysteries
- A large cast of characters
- Grumpy, curmudgeonly main characters
- Unreliable narrators
- The Thursday Murder Club series
Graphic: Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Violence, Terminal illness, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Ableism, Death, Confinement, Mental illness, Grief, and Fatphobia
Minor: Pedophilia and Alcohol