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kle105's review against another edition
3.0
This story was campy and cute, though I almost stopped reading after the main character carried on and on about "losing her uterus" after running for like 5 seconds. Heather did get herself caught up in a murder investigation and there are a lot of suspects. She is also dating her professor and he is so clearly not suited for her. It's a good thing though since she is in love with her landlord.
The story picked up toward the end and I ended up liking it more. Overall a decent read, once you get past the running scene that is.
The story picked up toward the end and I ended up liking it more. Overall a decent read, once you get past the running scene that is.
tina_booklover's review against another edition
1.0
Das Buch "Mord au Chocolat" erzählt die Geschichte von Heather, einem ehemaligen Popstar, die nun an einer New Yorker Uni arbeitet. In den letzten Monaten passieren immer wieder seltsame Mordfälle an der Uni und diesmal hat es Ihren Boss erwischt.
Zu sagen ich bin froh dieses Buch endlich zu beenden ist eine Untertreibung. Leider hat mir das Buch überhaupt nicht gefallen. Zum Einen war die Übersetzung gefüllt mit Grammatik- und Rechtschreibfehlern, und zum anderen war ich auch von der Story nicht sehr begeistert.
Am Buchrücken wird zwar erwähnt dass sie eine Hobby-Spürnase ist, jedoch habe ich eher das Gefühl, dass sie den Mord durch Zufall aufdeckt. Die vorhergegangenen Morde an der Uni werden anscheinend komplett vergessen...
Auch die viele Zeit die sie mit dem Privatdetektiven Cooper verbringt (so am Buchrücken beschrieben) konnt ich nirgends finden. Cooper kam nur wenige Male vor, und besonders romantisch waren diese Begegnungen ebenfalls nicht.
Was mich ebenfalls sehr stört ist, dass öfter erwähnt wird wie Übergewichtig Heather doch ist, was meiner Meinung nach absolut gar nichts mit der Geschichte zu tun hat.
Ein weiterer Punkt ist, dass es sehr viele Nebencharaktere (Studenten und Kollegen) gab, deren Geschichten teilweise genauer beschrieben wurden als Heathers.
Zu sagen ich bin froh dieses Buch endlich zu beenden ist eine Untertreibung. Leider hat mir das Buch überhaupt nicht gefallen. Zum Einen war die Übersetzung gefüllt mit Grammatik- und Rechtschreibfehlern, und zum anderen war ich auch von der Story nicht sehr begeistert.
Am Buchrücken wird zwar erwähnt dass sie eine Hobby-Spürnase ist, jedoch habe ich eher das Gefühl, dass sie den Mord durch Zufall aufdeckt. Die vorhergegangenen Morde an der Uni werden anscheinend komplett vergessen...
Auch die viele Zeit die sie mit dem Privatdetektiven Cooper verbringt (so am Buchrücken beschrieben) konnt ich nirgends finden. Cooper kam nur wenige Male vor, und besonders romantisch waren diese Begegnungen ebenfalls nicht.
Was mich ebenfalls sehr stört ist, dass öfter erwähnt wird wie Übergewichtig Heather doch ist, was meiner Meinung nach absolut gar nichts mit der Geschichte zu tun hat.
Ein weiterer Punkt ist, dass es sehr viele Nebencharaktere (Studenten und Kollegen) gab, deren Geschichten teilweise genauer beschrieben wurden als Heathers.
wendythegeekgoddess's review against another edition
4.0
Heather Wells is at it again when her freeloading ex-con father is finally moving out, her burning love for her landlord and (sometimes) partner Cooper Cartwright still takes effect event though she is a completely different relationship, and her boss is murdered in his office. With lots of suspects as to who did it (lets just say her boss wasn't the most loveable person), Heather can't help but try to find out who did it.
This book makes up for the previous one (not TO much Jorden, so the story wasn't ruined), it's funny, enjoyable, and the characters are so entertaining, its a very stunning conclusion to the Heather Wells conclusion. Recommended to girls who love chick literature with a bit of mystery. Rating: 15 and over because of sensual references and foul language.
If you liked this, you'll like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, Boy Meets Girl By: Meg Cabot
This book makes up for the previous one (not TO much Jorden, so the story wasn't ruined), it's funny, enjoyable, and the characters are so entertaining, its a very stunning conclusion to the Heather Wells conclusion. Recommended to girls who love chick literature with a bit of mystery. Rating: 15 and over because of sensual references and foul language.
If you liked this, you'll like: Queen of Babble By: Meg Cabot, Boy Meets Girl By: Meg Cabot
meag116's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
jsc55's review against another edition
4.0
i liked this one the best of the three in the series. i was laughing out loud for most of it!
prog51's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sarahrheawerner's review against another edition
3.0
I really got in to the first and second books in this three-part series (they are a fun, breezy read with lots of feel-good material on body image and type), but the last one just didn't do much for me. The mystery was clunky and forced to its conclusion by the author, whose strengths are dialogue, humour, and relatable female characters -- not cleverly designed murders. Alas. Why can't I have it all?!
The romantic thread was also resolved a little too neatly, adhering to the tenet of "OF COURSE THEY WILL END UP TOGETHER, SILLY" and not really permitting any other possibility. I returned _Big Boned_ to the library with a wistful sigh -- it was still an enjoyable read, of course, but it could have been so much MORE.
The romantic thread was also resolved a little too neatly, adhering to the tenet of "OF COURSE THEY WILL END UP TOGETHER, SILLY" and not really permitting any other possibility. I returned _Big Boned_ to the library with a wistful sigh -- it was still an enjoyable read, of course, but it could have been so much MORE.
jenlynnhill's review against another edition
4.0
3rd book in the series and I'm still in love with Heather and Cooper and the whole gang!! Definitely laughed out loud on this one and had a few moments where I wanted to scream at the characters.
Now for some spoilers!
I don't get why Tad and Heather are together if he is this super health nut who doesn't even believe in TV. It doesn't seem believable that he would go for Heather, a bigger girl with absolutely no interest in being healthy. But I do get that Cabot did it as a catalyst for Heather and Cooper to get together.
I also don't get that Cooper and Heather go from secretly loving each other but being friends to kissing to engaged in the span of literally 5 minutes. That seems odd to me, even if his feelings went from interested to love over the course of the year they lived together, it still doesn't seem like he would be the type of guy to go from announcing his love to engagement so quickly.
Now for some spoilers!
I don't get why Tad and Heather are together if he is this super health nut who doesn't even believe in TV. It doesn't seem believable that he would go for Heather, a bigger girl with absolutely no interest in being healthy. But I do get that Cabot did it as a catalyst for Heather and Cooper to get together.
I also don't get that Cooper and Heather go from secretly loving each other but being friends to kissing to engaged in the span of literally 5 minutes. That seems odd to me, even if his feelings went from interested to love over the course of the year they lived together, it still doesn't seem like he would be the type of guy to go from announcing his love to engagement so quickly.