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cakedcrusader's review against another edition
3.0
This book caught my eye at my local library because I’m a knitter, a baker, I love cats, and mystery is my favourite genre. Felt like it was a series made for me! I enjoyed the story overall and found it an easy read. I loved the knitting club meetings and the descriptions of the baking and food being prepared.
There wasn’t anything gripping or shocking about the mystery and that was a bit disappointing but I’ve decided not to take it that seriously. The characters referenced made for tv mysteries a few times and the story definitely felt like a hallmark series. So it was fun and as lighthearted as a cheesy murder mystery could be.
I will say with the writing there were a few details the author added in that felt like she was just trying to up the word count or something. One example that sticks out in my mind is when Pamela and her friend are getting into the car, her friend gets into the drivers seat and then Pamela asks her to unlock her passenger door and that’s how the chapter ends.. why not just say they got in the car? Seems like a detail trying to add depth to the story but instead missed the mark and took me out of it and that was a theme with many (in my opinion) unnecessary details throughout the book. But once I accepted that that’s how the author writes I learned to ignore it and it wasn’t too bad.
Even with those few little things I did enjoy reading the book, it was a fun short escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series to see what Pamela gets up to next and to hear more about Catrina!
There wasn’t anything gripping or shocking about the mystery and that was a bit disappointing but I’ve decided not to take it that seriously. The characters referenced made for tv mysteries a few times and the story definitely felt like a hallmark series. So it was fun and as lighthearted as a cheesy murder mystery could be.
I will say with the writing there were a few details the author added in that felt like she was just trying to up the word count or something. One example that sticks out in my mind is when Pamela and her friend are getting into the car, her friend gets into the drivers seat and then Pamela asks her to unlock her passenger door and that’s how the chapter ends.. why not just say they got in the car? Seems like a detail trying to add depth to the story but instead missed the mark and took me out of it and that was a theme with many (in my opinion) unnecessary details throughout the book. But once I accepted that that’s how the author writes I learned to ignore it and it wasn’t too bad.
Even with those few little things I did enjoy reading the book, it was a fun short escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series to see what Pamela gets up to next and to hear more about Catrina!
kaitlynric4's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
melli80's review against another edition
4.0
First let me tell you that I listened to it on audio from my library.
This was a cute cozy kinda predictable but cute. The narrator read the story very well and the author wrote it very well. The only issue I had with it was that it kinda slowed down toward the middle but the ending and the killer I never suspected. Definitely will continue the series.
This was a cute cozy kinda predictable but cute. The narrator read the story very well and the author wrote it very well. The only issue I had with it was that it kinda slowed down toward the middle but the ending and the killer I never suspected. Definitely will continue the series.
zany25's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
2.75
I must admit, I’ve been spoiled by a childhood of reading Agatha Christie novels, and this just wasn’t the “mystery” I tend to seek out, with reveals playing along more like a police procedural that introduces many new characters even up to the halfway point and beyond and withholding clues from the audience until the last moment to make a more shocking reveal. The ending felt rushed rather than earned to me.
Pros: everyone is very cute feeling, it got the “cozy” part of the equation down well. It’s a relaxing and light read, and great for winding down after a stressful day with just enough going on to see you to the end.
Cons: main character is very quick to judge and has a lot of free time to do so lol. Not much meat of a mystery, and spends a lot of time on “slice of life” domestic scenes.
Pros: everyone is very cute feeling, it got the “cozy” part of the equation down well. It’s a relaxing and light read, and great for winding down after a stressful day with just enough going on to see you to the end.
Cons: main character is very quick to judge and has a lot of free time to do so lol. Not much meat of a mystery, and spends a lot of time on “slice of life” domestic scenes.
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
My complete review is at https://novelsalive.com/2022/05/05/4-star-review-murder-she-knit-by-peggy-ehrhart/
e_a_bee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I am genuinely delighted by this book! Unlike most mysteries, I found myself surprised by several plot twists. There were various clues about motive throughout the book, but I didn’t recognize ANY of them until moments before the grand reveal! Absolutely delightful book! For the role of the series in reminding me of my love of reading light-hearted fiction, it gets a 4 start rating.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Gun violence, Death, and Murder
kristirose's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
craftycrystalv's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0