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leafdmcg's review against another edition
2.0
This mystery novel has a new author for every chapter. It is a somewhat interesting conceit, but the end result was a mess. I enjoyed the first two, maybe three chapters, then the succession of new characters and plot twists, not to mention the incoherence of the shifting style, made me walk away.
maya_b's review against another edition
1.0
I liked the beginning of the book, and know that I laughed a lot in the first few pages (maybe even the whole first chapter), but after that it didn't stay that good and also didn't get better, and at some point I was just fighting to get through it as fast as possible, because I didn't want to read this any longer. Liked the idea but the way this whole case unfolded just wasn't for me at all. It was really confusing, new characters always showed up out of nowhere, it was getting more out of hand every chapter, and also I personally hated that at some point a lot of stuff got sexualized. (Or maybe I remember wrong, but I personally felt like it was verry much unneeded and the way it was implemented grossed me out a lot.)
mrjatga's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this up in a hostel in Dublin and carried it with me throughout Ireland. It is a great introducction to some contemporary Irish authors, and quite a study in literary styles.
_lucy_b_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
sophie_63's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
moirab's review against another edition
5.0
Interesting concept - each author writes a chapter and takes the story in his/her own direction.
marie_hermine's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
stuedb's review
4.0
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bookmama1980's review against another edition
5.0
I love the way that the story alters ever so slightly under each author's/chapter's narratological methods. A humorous and intriguingly splendid little romp in Ireland. I loved the multiple dialects and the mystery will leave you guessing.