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dogearedandfurry's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
terrym10's review against another edition
4.0
The Agatha Raisin series reminds me of another of my favorites, Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich. There’s always a good laugh over the messes she gets into and the supporting characters are likable as well. There’s also a sort of love triangle between Agatha, James and Charles. And the plots aren’t very sophisticated and always kind of the same, but I love Agatha so much it doesn’t matter at all. I’m always left smiling at the end and looking forward to reading the next.
ncrane's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book would be getting exactly half the stars if I hadn't listened to the fantastic audiobook version read by Penelope Keith. Her interpretation of the characters was just spot on and lifted the enjoyment level considerably of what was a fairly drawn out tale with numerous weak points. Because of Penelope Keith I'll probably be trying another Agatha Raisin sometime in the future.
doylemat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
karen_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ptothelo's review against another edition
3.0
Still a fun read but it's weird that all the murderers ended up dying.
vkaz's review against another edition
3.0
Saucy Agatha Raisin is a great character, and the reason I persevered through the book. The mystery (actually mysteries) was flimsy and there were plot holes. This is the first I’ve read in the series, so maybe I picked a weak one.
literary__escapism's review against another edition
5.0
In her 21st adventure, Agatha is determined to forgo with a traditional christmas. She's not the only one dampening the christmas spirit. It seems Health and Safety Inspector, John Sunday, is upsetting everyone in Carsely and surrounding villages, by deeming everything "unsafe". From the christmas tree on the Church to lights on private houses, no one is immune from his wrath. John Sunday is fast becoming the most hated man in the Cotswolds so it's no surprise when he is murdered. Of course, for Agatha, it is a case of trying to figure out which of all the potential suspects did kill him!
I love Agatha's adventures. She's always up to something. Not content to just enjoy retirement, she moved to the Cotswold, got involved in some murders, opened up a detective agency and she's enjoying her 50's with lots of detecting. This Christmas is no different as she tries to figure out who wanted John Sunday dead, and solves another murder that follows.
While I'm fairly good at solving murders in cozy mysteries, I always find M.C. Beaton's mysteries a lot more difficult with all the twists and turns. I definitely did not have this murder solved before Agatha and her team, and it was a shock to see how the murder had played out.
M.C. Beaton writes a very well-plotted mystery and one of the things that I liked about this one is that the murder wasn't solved in a few days. In real life murders can take longer to be solved, and this one took a year to be resolved. I love the realistic feeling this created to the mystery.
Busy Body was another great adventure in the Agatha Raisin series. I think readers of the series will enjoy seeing what mischief Agatha gets up to. I like that there is a hint of what is to come for Agatha and her romantic life!!
I love Agatha's adventures. She's always up to something. Not content to just enjoy retirement, she moved to the Cotswold, got involved in some murders, opened up a detective agency and she's enjoying her 50's with lots of detecting. This Christmas is no different as she tries to figure out who wanted John Sunday dead, and solves another murder that follows.
While I'm fairly good at solving murders in cozy mysteries, I always find M.C. Beaton's mysteries a lot more difficult with all the twists and turns. I definitely did not have this murder solved before Agatha and her team, and it was a shock to see how the murder had played out.
M.C. Beaton writes a very well-plotted mystery and one of the things that I liked about this one is that the murder wasn't solved in a few days. In real life murders can take longer to be solved, and this one took a year to be resolved. I love the realistic feeling this created to the mystery.
Busy Body was another great adventure in the Agatha Raisin series. I think readers of the series will enjoy seeing what mischief Agatha gets up to. I like that there is a hint of what is to come for Agatha and her romantic life!!