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iffer's review against another edition
3.0
As usual, I enjoyed that this was about knitting, but I had a hard time paying attention to the story. This was probably partially my inability to focus though...
mcarson2122's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
2.0
beaupedia's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Cute story, cute premise.
rants_n_reads's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the idea and knitting elements but couldn’t get into any of the characters. There were too many people to really get to know more than three, and the three we did get close to seemed overly simplistic or just annoying. I’ll try the next book, but I don’t know if this series is a keeper for me.
zorasorel'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
affiknittyreads's review against another edition
3.0
I would give this 2.5 stars. I often am afraid to judge a series based on the first book, because they almost invariably get better. Some of the characters here were sufficiently engaging that I would give it another chance.
As other reviewers have noted, the author seems to know just enough about knitting to get herself in trouble. Icelandic sweaters are not seamed. These kinds of gaffes might be less frequent in later books, though. Knitting aside, there are some moments in which characters act improbably, such as attending the funeral of someone they've never met, not realizing when they have found a clue that should be immediately turned over to the police, etc.
As other reviewers have noted, the author seems to know just enough about knitting to get herself in trouble. Icelandic sweaters are not seamed. These kinds of gaffes might be less frequent in later books, though. Knitting aside, there are some moments in which characters act improbably, such as attending the funeral of someone they've never met, not realizing when they have found a clue that should be immediately turned over to the police, etc.
healingtothemax's review against another edition
2.0
Several dropped stitches kill this new cozy series' potential to entertain. Plot holes, repetitious dull details (daily meals vs. food cozy staples), judgey MCs and lack of adorable feral kitten - seriously look at that cover! "Catronia" doesn't get enough page time - make this a bedtime table read, so uninspired to lull a reader to sleep. Oddly slow paced and absent of any emotional reactions by the characters (ho-hum, dead body in my front yard, lets go knit) left this reader cool to continue.
teanahk's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable enough cozy mystery staring a nosy knitting widow and her friends. The tiny kitten was my favorite and the most believable character.
The whodidit part came a bit out of left field, so didn’t quite have the sort of “ah that makes sense” ending I prefer from these sorts of books. But I’ll probably read another book from this series.
The whodidit part came a bit out of left field, so didn’t quite have the sort of “ah that makes sense” ending I prefer from these sorts of books. But I’ll probably read another book from this series.
mcmallow's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5